Training Manual V20 UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a forklift that
you are unfamiliar with? - CORRECT ANSWER - Training,
Supervision,
Instruction,
Information
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things this means you
should do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Take reasonable care for your own health and safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Co-operate with anything the employer does to comply with WHS
Not interfere with anything provided at the workplace for WHS
Name three (3) actions an employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a worker? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Provide and maintain a work environment without risks to health
and safety
Provide and maintain safe plant
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Ensure the safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Safe working procedures
Operations manual
Manufacturer's instructions
, Management plans
WHS workplace representative
WHS policy
Legislation and regulation
Australian standards
Code of practice
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a High-Risk
Work (forklift) license holder if they fail to work safely when performing High-Risk work in
their license class - CORRECT ANSWER - Suspend their license
Cancel their license
Refuse to renew their license if the matter arises at license renewal
Direct re-assessment to determine competency
Prosecute
What is the definition (meaning) of the word hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - A hazard is
a situation or a thing that has potential to harm a person.
What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - A risk is the
possibility of harm that may occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
Part 1 - Who can you speak to about workplace hazards before you start a job? Name three (3)
people. - CORRECT ANSWER - Supervisors
Other workers
Safety officers
Managers
Workplace engineers (where applicable)
Name a reason why you should speak about workplace hazards before starting work? -
CORRECT ANSWER - To identify workplace hazards