Forklift Assessment ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
The application for a High Risk Work (HRW) licence must be made within __ days of receiving
a Notice of Assessment (NOA) issued by an assessor affiliated with a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO). - CORRECT ANSWER - 60 Days
How often must a HRW licence be renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 5 years
If you do not renew you license within twelve months of its expiry date... - CORRECT
ANSWER - * The old licence cannot be renewed
* You will need to complete a course for a HRW licence with an RTO to be able to re-apply for a
new HRW licence
* Or only continue using a forklift if enrolled in a course with an RTO while been supervised by
a current HRW licence holder for that class of equipment
Explain 'Duty of Care' - CORRECT ANSWER - The Occupational Health & Safety Act
2004 states that all workers have a legal responsibillity under duty of care to protect self and
others from harm by acting in a safe manner at all times and follow safe work practices
Failing to work safely when performing high risk work can lead to the licence holder being
penalised under OHS regulations. What penalties apply? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Their
licence may be suspended or cancelled.
OR
2 The regulator may refuse to renew the licence
If a holder of a high risk work licence becomes aware that they are no longer competent to carry
out the work for which they hold a licence, they must: - CORRECT ANSWER - * Stop
and not perform the HRW
* Retrain to become fully competent
* Return the HRW licence to the WorkSafe
, Who can you talk to about safety? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Employers
* Managers in control of the workplace operations
* Supervisors.
* Designers.
* Manufacturers.
* Suppliers.
* Workers.
* Inspectors
You must hold the correct licence type for HRW and If requested by an employer you must
provide - - CORRECT ANSWER - * Relevant HRW licence for equipment being used
* Evidence you are enrolled in or undertaking a HRW licence course with an RTO
Preop Check - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Propane Tank or Battery (electric)
2. Engine (Engine coolant, Battery, Fuel, Engine Oil, Power steering fluid, Transmission Fluid,
Break Fluid, Hydraulic Fluid, Radiator Fluid, Air Filter, Fan Belts/Hoses)
3. Close Engine cover and secure propane cylinder
4. Inspect wheels, lug bolts firm? tread? cuts? air?
5. Overhead guard not damaged
6. Forks, leveled? any cracks? chain has equal tension? Mast, Hydraulic rams and hoses, load
guard
7. Dataplate
and CORRECT Answers
The application for a High Risk Work (HRW) licence must be made within __ days of receiving
a Notice of Assessment (NOA) issued by an assessor affiliated with a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO). - CORRECT ANSWER - 60 Days
How often must a HRW licence be renewed? - CORRECT ANSWER - Every 5 years
If you do not renew you license within twelve months of its expiry date... - CORRECT
ANSWER - * The old licence cannot be renewed
* You will need to complete a course for a HRW licence with an RTO to be able to re-apply for a
new HRW licence
* Or only continue using a forklift if enrolled in a course with an RTO while been supervised by
a current HRW licence holder for that class of equipment
Explain 'Duty of Care' - CORRECT ANSWER - The Occupational Health & Safety Act
2004 states that all workers have a legal responsibillity under duty of care to protect self and
others from harm by acting in a safe manner at all times and follow safe work practices
Failing to work safely when performing high risk work can lead to the licence holder being
penalised under OHS regulations. What penalties apply? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Their
licence may be suspended or cancelled.
OR
2 The regulator may refuse to renew the licence
If a holder of a high risk work licence becomes aware that they are no longer competent to carry
out the work for which they hold a licence, they must: - CORRECT ANSWER - * Stop
and not perform the HRW
* Retrain to become fully competent
* Return the HRW licence to the WorkSafe
, Who can you talk to about safety? - CORRECT ANSWER - * Employers
* Managers in control of the workplace operations
* Supervisors.
* Designers.
* Manufacturers.
* Suppliers.
* Workers.
* Inspectors
You must hold the correct licence type for HRW and If requested by an employer you must
provide - - CORRECT ANSWER - * Relevant HRW licence for equipment being used
* Evidence you are enrolled in or undertaking a HRW licence course with an RTO
Preop Check - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Propane Tank or Battery (electric)
2. Engine (Engine coolant, Battery, Fuel, Engine Oil, Power steering fluid, Transmission Fluid,
Break Fluid, Hydraulic Fluid, Radiator Fluid, Air Filter, Fan Belts/Hoses)
3. Close Engine cover and secure propane cylinder
4. Inspect wheels, lug bolts firm? tread? cuts? air?
5. Overhead guard not damaged
6. Forks, leveled? any cracks? chain has equal tension? Mast, Hydraulic rams and hoses, load
guard
7. Dataplate
