NSW FORKLIFT UPDATED COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What might be the effects of low tyre pressure on a forklift? - ✔✔Forklift can tip over
sideways, losing the load
✔✔What checks should be made regarding wheels/tyres? Why is this important? -
✔✔1) No larges pieces or rubber missing
2) No uneven/excessive wear
3) Tyre pressure
4) Wheel nuts are tight/no rim damage
Why?:
1) To keep the forklift stable
3) So you don't lose the load
✔✔What is the risk of refueling while the engine is running? - ✔✔Fuel catch can catch
on fire
✔✔Describe which way a loaded forklift should travel up a ramp. - ✔✔Forward towards
the ramp
, ✔✔Describe which way a loaded forklift should travel down a ramp - ✔✔Reverse down
the ramp
✔✔What might occur if you attempt to turn a loaded forklift truck while on a ramp or a
sloping surface? (List 2) - ✔✔1) Can tip the forklift over sideways
2) Can lose the load
✔✔How high should your load and fork arms be raised when travelling? - ✔✔No higher
than the axle height
✔✔When should hazard (risk) controls be applied? - ✔✔As soon as it's identified?
✔✔Why is it unsafe to operate a forklift with the load raised? - ✔✔Can tip the forklift
forwards and lose the load
✔✔What should be provided for the gap between a truck and the loading dock before
shifting the load? - ✔✔Secured dock plate
✔✔A pallet contains an unbalanced load with one end heavier than the other. Which
end should be against the heel of the fork arms? - ✔✔The heaviest end
✔✔If a pallet appears to be unsafely loaded, what would you do before lifting? - ✔✔Re-
stack the load
✔✔What should you consider when stacking items on top of each other? (List 3) - ✔✔1)
Firm level surface
2) Heavy good at the bottom
3) Not stacked too high
✔✔What is the minimum distance you should keep away from power lines in NSW? -
✔✔1) Up to 132,000 Volts - 3m
2) 132,000 - 330,000 Volts - 6m
3) Above 330,000 Volets - 8m
✔✔What should you do if you have to work closer than the minimum distances required
when working near power lines? (List 3) - ✔✔1) Call electrical authority for permit
2) Have power shut off or insulated
3) Used trained observer
✔✔What is used to make power-lines clear to see? - ✔✔Tiger Tails
✔✔Do Tiger Tails insulate the power lines? Yes/No? - ✔✔NO
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What might be the effects of low tyre pressure on a forklift? - ✔✔Forklift can tip over
sideways, losing the load
✔✔What checks should be made regarding wheels/tyres? Why is this important? -
✔✔1) No larges pieces or rubber missing
2) No uneven/excessive wear
3) Tyre pressure
4) Wheel nuts are tight/no rim damage
Why?:
1) To keep the forklift stable
3) So you don't lose the load
✔✔What is the risk of refueling while the engine is running? - ✔✔Fuel catch can catch
on fire
✔✔Describe which way a loaded forklift should travel up a ramp. - ✔✔Forward towards
the ramp
, ✔✔Describe which way a loaded forklift should travel down a ramp - ✔✔Reverse down
the ramp
✔✔What might occur if you attempt to turn a loaded forklift truck while on a ramp or a
sloping surface? (List 2) - ✔✔1) Can tip the forklift over sideways
2) Can lose the load
✔✔How high should your load and fork arms be raised when travelling? - ✔✔No higher
than the axle height
✔✔When should hazard (risk) controls be applied? - ✔✔As soon as it's identified?
✔✔Why is it unsafe to operate a forklift with the load raised? - ✔✔Can tip the forklift
forwards and lose the load
✔✔What should be provided for the gap between a truck and the loading dock before
shifting the load? - ✔✔Secured dock plate
✔✔A pallet contains an unbalanced load with one end heavier than the other. Which
end should be against the heel of the fork arms? - ✔✔The heaviest end
✔✔If a pallet appears to be unsafely loaded, what would you do before lifting? - ✔✔Re-
stack the load
✔✔What should you consider when stacking items on top of each other? (List 3) - ✔✔1)
Firm level surface
2) Heavy good at the bottom
3) Not stacked too high
✔✔What is the minimum distance you should keep away from power lines in NSW? -
✔✔1) Up to 132,000 Volts - 3m
2) 132,000 - 330,000 Volts - 6m
3) Above 330,000 Volets - 8m
✔✔What should you do if you have to work closer than the minimum distances required
when working near power lines? (List 3) - ✔✔1) Call electrical authority for permit
2) Have power shut off or insulated
3) Used trained observer
✔✔What is used to make power-lines clear to see? - ✔✔Tiger Tails
✔✔Do Tiger Tails insulate the power lines? Yes/No? - ✔✔NO
