NSW FORKLIFT UPDATED EXAMS SCRIPT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the risk when refuelling the forklift whilst the engine is running? - ✔✔The
fuel may ignite.
✔✔Operating a forklift near electric lines is very dangerous. What are the minimum safe
distances you must maintain when operating a forklift near electric lines? - ✔✔Up to
132,000 volts = 3m
Between 132,000 and 330,000 volts = 6m
Above 330,000 volts = 8m
✔✔How can you find out the voltage of overhead electric lines? Name the best way. -
✔✔Ask the power supply company.
✔✔If the forklift you are operating contacts live electric lines you will be at risk of
electrocution. Name the five (5) steps you would follow if you come into contact with
electric lines? - ✔✔Warn others to stay away
Attempt to break contact with electric lines
Stay in the machine if safe to do so. If it is unsafe, you must leave the machine, jump
clear ensuring you don't have contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time,
landing with your feet together and then continue to jump with your feet together until
you are at least eight (8) meters clear
, Report to management, power company and safety regulator
Have the machine checked before re-use
✔✔What are two (2) visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead electric lines
are present? - ✔✔Warning signs
Tiger tails
✔✔If you are operating a forklift in an area that is open to passing traffic e.g., vehicles
and pedestrians. What are three (3) control measures that you can use to make this
situation safe? - ✔✔Guide
Barrier
Warning sign
✔✔Communicating information to people in the workplace is critical to ensure the safety
of all workers. Name three (3) ways you can communicate with people? - ✔✔Verbally
Written instructions
Signage
✔✔If you need to move an unfamiliar load. What are five (5) things you need to find out
or think about when planning this task? (do not mention any site hazards as part of your
answer). - ✔✔Capacity of the forklift
Weight and size of load
Method of attachment
Location of task
Permits required for the task
✔✔What are six (6) things you should include as part of your pre-start check? - ✔✔Data
Plate
Controls
Guards
Tyres
Mast
Fork arms
✔✔If you can't read the data plate because it is damaged, what action should you take?
- ✔✔Do not operate
✔✔Why is it important to keep air-filled tyres at their correct operating pressure? -
✔✔To keep the forklift stable.
✔✔List four (4) defects you might find whilst checking the wheels and tyres? - ✔✔There
are large pieces of rubber missing
Tyres are worn down
The tyres and wheels insecurely fitted
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the risk when refuelling the forklift whilst the engine is running? - ✔✔The
fuel may ignite.
✔✔Operating a forklift near electric lines is very dangerous. What are the minimum safe
distances you must maintain when operating a forklift near electric lines? - ✔✔Up to
132,000 volts = 3m
Between 132,000 and 330,000 volts = 6m
Above 330,000 volts = 8m
✔✔How can you find out the voltage of overhead electric lines? Name the best way. -
✔✔Ask the power supply company.
✔✔If the forklift you are operating contacts live electric lines you will be at risk of
electrocution. Name the five (5) steps you would follow if you come into contact with
electric lines? - ✔✔Warn others to stay away
Attempt to break contact with electric lines
Stay in the machine if safe to do so. If it is unsafe, you must leave the machine, jump
clear ensuring you don't have contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time,
landing with your feet together and then continue to jump with your feet together until
you are at least eight (8) meters clear
, Report to management, power company and safety regulator
Have the machine checked before re-use
✔✔What are two (2) visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead electric lines
are present? - ✔✔Warning signs
Tiger tails
✔✔If you are operating a forklift in an area that is open to passing traffic e.g., vehicles
and pedestrians. What are three (3) control measures that you can use to make this
situation safe? - ✔✔Guide
Barrier
Warning sign
✔✔Communicating information to people in the workplace is critical to ensure the safety
of all workers. Name three (3) ways you can communicate with people? - ✔✔Verbally
Written instructions
Signage
✔✔If you need to move an unfamiliar load. What are five (5) things you need to find out
or think about when planning this task? (do not mention any site hazards as part of your
answer). - ✔✔Capacity of the forklift
Weight and size of load
Method of attachment
Location of task
Permits required for the task
✔✔What are six (6) things you should include as part of your pre-start check? - ✔✔Data
Plate
Controls
Guards
Tyres
Mast
Fork arms
✔✔If you can't read the data plate because it is damaged, what action should you take?
- ✔✔Do not operate
✔✔Why is it important to keep air-filled tyres at their correct operating pressure? -
✔✔To keep the forklift stable.
✔✔List four (4) defects you might find whilst checking the wheels and tyres? - ✔✔There
are large pieces of rubber missing
Tyres are worn down
The tyres and wheels insecurely fitted
