Forklift test QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Can I operate a forklift if I don't have a license - ANSWEROnly when enrolled in a
course and with a licensed forklift operator
You have passed your high risk license test how many days do you have to put in
your application after receiving your certificate or notice of satisfactory assessment
(NSA) - ANSWER60 days
What will happen if you don't renew your license within 12 months of the date it
expires - ANSWERYou will have to undertake training and reassessment
You can be punished for not doing high rush work safely. What might be the
punishment - ANSWERcancel license, suspend license, refuse renewal, retraining
and reassessment, prosecuted.
Name two things you are responsible for, in relation to your duty of care at work -
ANSWERHealth and safety of your self, health and safety of others, ensuring to
comply with WHS
Where would you find printed/documents workplace safety information (list 4) -
ANSWERSOP (safe operating procedures), JSA (job safety's Annalease), SWMS
(safe work method standards), SWI (safe work instructions), Australia standard
codes of practice
What is the aim of a traffic management place? - ANSWERSeparates forklifts from
pedestrians to reduce the risk of forklift related death or injury.
Where would you find or who would you talk to, to obtain a traffic management plan?
- ANSWERManager, saftey officer, supervisor, co-workers
What are the key things to look out for in a traffic management plan? -
ANSWERDirection of travel. Pedestrian walk ways, exclusion zones, operator
turning and blind spots, road surfaces
How would you non-verbally communicate with other in an exclusion zone -
ANSWEREye contact and hand signals, reverse beeper, horn, lights, signs.
What just your employer do to ensure your health and safety at work? (List 4) -
ANSWERProvide training and informations, maiming safe equipment, maintain safe
work place, maintain work systems
What is a hazard? - ANSWERA situation or things that has the potential to harm a
person
, What is a risk? - ANSWERThe possibility harm may ac our when exposed to a
hazard
Who might you need to talk to about the sides hazards before you start work? -
ANSWERManagement, safety officer, supervisor, co-workers.
Why is it important to talk with others about side hazards before starting work? -
ANSWERYou need to identify any site specific hazards.
Why would you not use an internal combustion engine in a confined space? -
ANSWERPeople could be over come by the Dangerous gassed / toxic gasses
What type of forklift would you use in a confined space? - ANSWERElectric / battery
powered
Why must you be carful of 'rear end swing'? - ANSWERCreates a risk of collision
with nearby people or structures.
How much lighting is required when working at night - ANSWERAdequate lighting
enough lighting to do the job safely
Why would it be good to get a weather forecast when planning your days activities? -
ANSWERReschedule activity's or plan for risk controls
An operator must use the safest and most practical control measure or combination
of control measures possible. This is known as the 'hierarchy of control'. (List then 6
steps) - ANSWERElimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, admin, Ppe.
What hazards controls would you use when operating your forklift in a public area? -
ANSWERFlag person, stop control, hazard lights, signs
What precautions should be taken when operating on wet or slippery surfaces? -
ANSWERSlow down and avoid sudden breaking.
Before refueling a forklift, what precautions should you put in place? - ANSWERTurn
of engine to avoid ignitions of fuel or vapours
Forklifts are fitted with saftey guards, name two guards that are fitted to the forklift
and describe there purpose. - ANSWERfoot guards - protects your feet, over head
guard - protects from falling objects
What kind of space should you charge the battery and why is this important? -
ANSWERIn a well ventilated area to avoid explosion
Give examples of hazards you should look for before you begin work. -
ANSWERRoof height, over head lighting, over head plumbing, racking, wall fixtures,
dangerous goods, door ways, weather ,road surfaces, vehicles, people, blind
corners,
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Can I operate a forklift if I don't have a license - ANSWEROnly when enrolled in a
course and with a licensed forklift operator
You have passed your high risk license test how many days do you have to put in
your application after receiving your certificate or notice of satisfactory assessment
(NSA) - ANSWER60 days
What will happen if you don't renew your license within 12 months of the date it
expires - ANSWERYou will have to undertake training and reassessment
You can be punished for not doing high rush work safely. What might be the
punishment - ANSWERcancel license, suspend license, refuse renewal, retraining
and reassessment, prosecuted.
Name two things you are responsible for, in relation to your duty of care at work -
ANSWERHealth and safety of your self, health and safety of others, ensuring to
comply with WHS
Where would you find printed/documents workplace safety information (list 4) -
ANSWERSOP (safe operating procedures), JSA (job safety's Annalease), SWMS
(safe work method standards), SWI (safe work instructions), Australia standard
codes of practice
What is the aim of a traffic management place? - ANSWERSeparates forklifts from
pedestrians to reduce the risk of forklift related death or injury.
Where would you find or who would you talk to, to obtain a traffic management plan?
- ANSWERManager, saftey officer, supervisor, co-workers
What are the key things to look out for in a traffic management plan? -
ANSWERDirection of travel. Pedestrian walk ways, exclusion zones, operator
turning and blind spots, road surfaces
How would you non-verbally communicate with other in an exclusion zone -
ANSWEREye contact and hand signals, reverse beeper, horn, lights, signs.
What just your employer do to ensure your health and safety at work? (List 4) -
ANSWERProvide training and informations, maiming safe equipment, maintain safe
work place, maintain work systems
What is a hazard? - ANSWERA situation or things that has the potential to harm a
person
, What is a risk? - ANSWERThe possibility harm may ac our when exposed to a
hazard
Who might you need to talk to about the sides hazards before you start work? -
ANSWERManagement, safety officer, supervisor, co-workers.
Why is it important to talk with others about side hazards before starting work? -
ANSWERYou need to identify any site specific hazards.
Why would you not use an internal combustion engine in a confined space? -
ANSWERPeople could be over come by the Dangerous gassed / toxic gasses
What type of forklift would you use in a confined space? - ANSWERElectric / battery
powered
Why must you be carful of 'rear end swing'? - ANSWERCreates a risk of collision
with nearby people or structures.
How much lighting is required when working at night - ANSWERAdequate lighting
enough lighting to do the job safely
Why would it be good to get a weather forecast when planning your days activities? -
ANSWERReschedule activity's or plan for risk controls
An operator must use the safest and most practical control measure or combination
of control measures possible. This is known as the 'hierarchy of control'. (List then 6
steps) - ANSWERElimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, admin, Ppe.
What hazards controls would you use when operating your forklift in a public area? -
ANSWERFlag person, stop control, hazard lights, signs
What precautions should be taken when operating on wet or slippery surfaces? -
ANSWERSlow down and avoid sudden breaking.
Before refueling a forklift, what precautions should you put in place? - ANSWERTurn
of engine to avoid ignitions of fuel or vapours
Forklifts are fitted with saftey guards, name two guards that are fitted to the forklift
and describe there purpose. - ANSWERfoot guards - protects your feet, over head
guard - protects from falling objects
What kind of space should you charge the battery and why is this important? -
ANSWERIn a well ventilated area to avoid explosion
Give examples of hazards you should look for before you begin work. -
ANSWERRoof height, over head lighting, over head plumbing, racking, wall fixtures,
dangerous goods, door ways, weather ,road surfaces, vehicles, people, blind
corners,
