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Forklift Licensing Course QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Define HAZARD - ANSWERSomething with the potential to cause harm
Define RISK - ANSWERThe chance harm might occur when exposed to a hazard.
List at least 3 duties of care you have as a worker - ANSWER1. Follow safe
operating procedures
2. Reasonable care for your own safety
3. Reasonable care for the safety of others
4. To not intentionally or recklessly interfere or misuse anything provided at the
workplace for WHS/ OHS.
You can be punished for not doing high risk work safely. List at least 3 things a WHS
regulator could do. - ANSWER1. Suspend licence
2. Cancel licence
3. Refuse to renew licence if the matter arises at licence renewal
4. Direct reassessment to determine competency
5. Prosecute
What does your employer need to provide you in a scenario where you are required
to operate an order picking forklift that you are unfamiliar with? -
ANSWERInformation, training, instruction or supervision
List at least 4 people in the workplace you could consult with about any workplace
hazards - ANSWER1. Safety officers
2. OHS Committee members
3. Supervisors
4. Workmates
5. Health and Safety Representatives
6. Managers
Why is it important for an operator to talk with others about site hazards before
commencing work at a new worksite? - ANSWER1. To identify workplace-specific
hazards/ground conditions
2. To ensure that any workplace policies and/or workplace-specific procedures are
adhered to.
List at least 10 workplace hazards that you need to consider and plan for before you
start operating a forklift. - ANSWER1. Plant and equipment
2. Obstructions
3. Dangerous materials
4. Pedestrians and personnel
5. Overhead service lines
6. Confined space/ restricted area
, 7. Rear end swing
8. Surrounding structures and buildings
9. Electrical power lines
10. Railway lines
11. Bridges
12. Constant/ loud noise
13. Lighting/ illumination
14. Bad weather
Recount the minimum safety distance you must observe when conducting forklift
operations near uninsulated power lines. - ANSWER0 to 132,000 v = 3 metres
>132,000 v to 330,000 v = 6 metres
Over 330,000 v = 8 metres
List at least 3 sources from which you can access information about workplace
safety rules. - ANSWER1. Legislation and regulations
2. Relevant Australian standards
3. Management plans
4. OHS/WHS policy
5. Code of practice
6. Manufacturer's instructions
7. Operations manual
8. WHS/OHS workplace representative
9. Safe working or job procedures
List at least 4 duties an employer has that ensure the health and safety of their
workers. - ANSWER1. Provide and maintain a safe work environment
2. Provide and maintain safe plant and structures
3. Provide and maintain safe systems of work
4. Provide adequate facilities
5. Provide information, training, instruction or supervision required to undertake work
safely
6. Ensure safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances
Who can you ask about the specific voltage of overhead powerlines? - ANSWERThe
authority responsible for the electric lines.
What should you do in the scenario that the forklift comes in contact with electrical
services lines? - ANSWER1. Warn others to stay away and not to touch the forklift
2. Try to break contact with lines by moving the forklift away if save to do so
3. Stay on the forklift until informed it is safe to disembark
4. Report to managements, power company, and safety regulator
5. Check machine before reuse
List 4 control measures that can be used to warn pedestrians, vehicles, workers, and
others of surrounding POWERLINES. - ANSWER1. Tiger tails
2. Safety warning/ danger signs
3. Powerline marker balls
4. Painting the lower section of the pole up to 3 metres above ground
Forklift Licensing Course QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Define HAZARD - ANSWERSomething with the potential to cause harm
Define RISK - ANSWERThe chance harm might occur when exposed to a hazard.
List at least 3 duties of care you have as a worker - ANSWER1. Follow safe
operating procedures
2. Reasonable care for your own safety
3. Reasonable care for the safety of others
4. To not intentionally or recklessly interfere or misuse anything provided at the
workplace for WHS/ OHS.
You can be punished for not doing high risk work safely. List at least 3 things a WHS
regulator could do. - ANSWER1. Suspend licence
2. Cancel licence
3. Refuse to renew licence if the matter arises at licence renewal
4. Direct reassessment to determine competency
5. Prosecute
What does your employer need to provide you in a scenario where you are required
to operate an order picking forklift that you are unfamiliar with? -
ANSWERInformation, training, instruction or supervision
List at least 4 people in the workplace you could consult with about any workplace
hazards - ANSWER1. Safety officers
2. OHS Committee members
3. Supervisors
4. Workmates
5. Health and Safety Representatives
6. Managers
Why is it important for an operator to talk with others about site hazards before
commencing work at a new worksite? - ANSWER1. To identify workplace-specific
hazards/ground conditions
2. To ensure that any workplace policies and/or workplace-specific procedures are
adhered to.
List at least 10 workplace hazards that you need to consider and plan for before you
start operating a forklift. - ANSWER1. Plant and equipment
2. Obstructions
3. Dangerous materials
4. Pedestrians and personnel
5. Overhead service lines
6. Confined space/ restricted area
, 7. Rear end swing
8. Surrounding structures and buildings
9. Electrical power lines
10. Railway lines
11. Bridges
12. Constant/ loud noise
13. Lighting/ illumination
14. Bad weather
Recount the minimum safety distance you must observe when conducting forklift
operations near uninsulated power lines. - ANSWER0 to 132,000 v = 3 metres
>132,000 v to 330,000 v = 6 metres
Over 330,000 v = 8 metres
List at least 3 sources from which you can access information about workplace
safety rules. - ANSWER1. Legislation and regulations
2. Relevant Australian standards
3. Management plans
4. OHS/WHS policy
5. Code of practice
6. Manufacturer's instructions
7. Operations manual
8. WHS/OHS workplace representative
9. Safe working or job procedures
List at least 4 duties an employer has that ensure the health and safety of their
workers. - ANSWER1. Provide and maintain a safe work environment
2. Provide and maintain safe plant and structures
3. Provide and maintain safe systems of work
4. Provide adequate facilities
5. Provide information, training, instruction or supervision required to undertake work
safely
6. Ensure safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances
Who can you ask about the specific voltage of overhead powerlines? - ANSWERThe
authority responsible for the electric lines.
What should you do in the scenario that the forklift comes in contact with electrical
services lines? - ANSWER1. Warn others to stay away and not to touch the forklift
2. Try to break contact with lines by moving the forklift away if save to do so
3. Stay on the forklift until informed it is safe to disembark
4. Report to managements, power company, and safety regulator
5. Check machine before reuse
List 4 control measures that can be used to warn pedestrians, vehicles, workers, and
others of surrounding POWERLINES. - ANSWER1. Tiger tails
2. Safety warning/ danger signs
3. Powerline marker balls
4. Painting the lower section of the pole up to 3 metres above ground
