Forklift Assessment QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
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). - ANSWER60 Days
Who can you talk to about safety? - 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 - - ANSWER* Relevant HRW licence for equipment being used
* Evidence you are enrolled in or undertaking a HRW licence course with an RTO
How often must a HRW licence be renewed? - ANSWEREvery 5 years
If you do not renew you license within twelve months of its expiry date... - 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' - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWER1. 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: -
ANSWER* Stop and not perform the HRW
* Retrain to become fully competent
* Return the HRW licence to the WorkSafe
Preop Check - ANSWER1. 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
What purposes do each of the guards serve? - ANSWERLoad guard stops the load
from falling on the operator
Overhead guards stops the load from falling on to the operator
Starting The Forklift (Operational checks) - ANSWER1. Get on with 3 points of
contact
2. Start the engine
3. Ensure parking brakes on
4. Test the lights/indicators, horns and gauges
4. Fully raise and lower the forks, test sideshifters and tilt
5. Release parking brake and drive to test steering, braking and transmission
6. Put neutral, Turn off, pull up brake and get off while facing the forklift
Rated Capacity - ANSWERThe maximum load the forklift can lift at a specified
weight, height, and load center distance
Point of balance (fulcrum) is where? - ANSWERWhere the front tire meets the
ground
What is rated capacity? - ANSWERThe rated capacity is found on the data plate. It is
the maximum load the forklift can lift at a specified weight, height and load centre
distance.
What is the load centre difference? - ANSWERThe distance from the front face or
heel of the forks to the centre of gravity of the load is called the Load Centre
Distance.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
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). - ANSWER60 Days
Who can you talk to about safety? - 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 - - ANSWER* Relevant HRW licence for equipment being used
* Evidence you are enrolled in or undertaking a HRW licence course with an RTO
How often must a HRW licence be renewed? - ANSWEREvery 5 years
If you do not renew you license within twelve months of its expiry date... - 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' - ANSWERThe 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? - ANSWER1. 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: -
ANSWER* Stop and not perform the HRW
* Retrain to become fully competent
* Return the HRW licence to the WorkSafe
Preop Check - ANSWER1. 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
What purposes do each of the guards serve? - ANSWERLoad guard stops the load
from falling on the operator
Overhead guards stops the load from falling on to the operator
Starting The Forklift (Operational checks) - ANSWER1. Get on with 3 points of
contact
2. Start the engine
3. Ensure parking brakes on
4. Test the lights/indicators, horns and gauges
4. Fully raise and lower the forks, test sideshifters and tilt
5. Release parking brake and drive to test steering, braking and transmission
6. Put neutral, Turn off, pull up brake and get off while facing the forklift
Rated Capacity - ANSWERThe maximum load the forklift can lift at a specified
weight, height, and load center distance
Point of balance (fulcrum) is where? - ANSWERWhere the front tire meets the
ground
What is rated capacity? - ANSWERThe rated capacity is found on the data plate. It is
the maximum load the forklift can lift at a specified weight, height and load centre
distance.
What is the load centre difference? - ANSWERThe distance from the front face or
heel of the forks to the centre of gravity of the load is called the Load Centre
Distance.
