FORKLIFT STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definition of a hazard - CORRECT ANSWER - A thing or situation that has the potential
to cause harm
Definition of a risk - CORRECT ANSWER - The likelihood of harm when exposed to a
hazard
What does your duty of care as a HRWL holder involve? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. The
health & safety of yourself.
2. The health & safety of others due to your actions.
What sorts of penalties, can workplace health and safety impose upon a license holder that has
been working unsafely? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Suspend licence
2. Cancel licence
Name four resources that you can obtain workplace safety information and requirements from -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Safe work method statements
2. Australian standards
3. Codes of practice
4. Operators manual
List three measures your employer should take to ensure the health & safety of their workers -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Training and supervision
2. Safe work environment
3. Adequate facilities
, Once you have your HRWL, list two things your employer is responsible for when providing you
with machinery that you are unfamiliar with - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Instructions and
information
2. Supervision and training
Who are three people that you could talk to about hazards at work? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Supervisor
2. Safety officer
3. Engineers/other workers
Why is it important to communicate with people about hazards & safety matters before you start
work? - CORRECT ANSWER - To be aware of any site specific hazards, policies and
procedures
Name seven workplace hazards you could encounter on site - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Powerlines
2. Pedestrians
3. Traffic
4. Other workers
5. Other plant and equipment
6. Trees
7. Bridges
Working near uninsulated powerlines can be very dangerous. In QLD, what are the minimum
safe distances you should observe if you are an untrained or unauthorised person? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Up to 132kv - 3M
132kv to 330kv - 6M
Above 330kv - 8M
How could you find out about the voltage of an overhead powerline? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact the power provider
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definition of a hazard - CORRECT ANSWER - A thing or situation that has the potential
to cause harm
Definition of a risk - CORRECT ANSWER - The likelihood of harm when exposed to a
hazard
What does your duty of care as a HRWL holder involve? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. The
health & safety of yourself.
2. The health & safety of others due to your actions.
What sorts of penalties, can workplace health and safety impose upon a license holder that has
been working unsafely? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Suspend licence
2. Cancel licence
Name four resources that you can obtain workplace safety information and requirements from -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Safe work method statements
2. Australian standards
3. Codes of practice
4. Operators manual
List three measures your employer should take to ensure the health & safety of their workers -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Training and supervision
2. Safe work environment
3. Adequate facilities
, Once you have your HRWL, list two things your employer is responsible for when providing you
with machinery that you are unfamiliar with - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Instructions and
information
2. Supervision and training
Who are three people that you could talk to about hazards at work? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Supervisor
2. Safety officer
3. Engineers/other workers
Why is it important to communicate with people about hazards & safety matters before you start
work? - CORRECT ANSWER - To be aware of any site specific hazards, policies and
procedures
Name seven workplace hazards you could encounter on site - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Powerlines
2. Pedestrians
3. Traffic
4. Other workers
5. Other plant and equipment
6. Trees
7. Bridges
Working near uninsulated powerlines can be very dangerous. In QLD, what are the minimum
safe distances you should observe if you are an untrained or unauthorised person? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Up to 132kv - 3M
132kv to 330kv - 6M
Above 330kv - 8M
How could you find out about the voltage of an overhead powerline? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Contact the power provider
