Forklift Test 1 A
Name two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating
a forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - answer Training
Supervision
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things
this means you should do? You should: - answer Take reasonable care for your own
health and safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of workers. Name three (3) actions
an employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a worker? The employer
should: - answer Provide and maintain safe plant
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - answer
Operations manual
Management plans
WHS policy
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a
High-Risk Work (forklift) licence holder if they fail to work safely when
performing High-Risk work in their licence class The regulator could: - answerSuspend
their licence
Cancel their licence
What is the definition (meaning) of the word hazard? - answerA hazard is a situation or
a thing that has potential to harm a person.
What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - answerA risk is the possibility of
harm that may occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
Who can you speak to about workplace hazards before you start a
job? Name three (3) people. - answerSupervisors
Other workers
Safety officers
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating
a forklift? - answerOther vehicles
Other equipment
Doorways
, Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
Dangerous materials
Uneven or sloping surface
Bad weather conditions
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - answerStrong Winds
Smoke
Snow and ice
Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space
with restricted air flow? - answerPeople could be overcome by dangerous exhaust
gases.
Why must you charge batteries in a well-ventilated area? - answerA charging Battery
can give off explosive gases.
What is the risk when refuelling the forklift whilst the engine is running? - answerThe
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? - answer3m
6m
8m
How can you find out the voltage of overhead electric lines? Name the best
way. - answerAsk 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? - answer- 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? - answerWarning signs
Tiger tails
Powerline marker balls
Name two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating
a forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - answer Training
Supervision
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things
this means you should do? You should: - answer Take reasonable care for your own
health and safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of workers. Name three (3) actions
an employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a worker? The employer
should: - answer Provide and maintain safe plant
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - answer
Operations manual
Management plans
WHS policy
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a
High-Risk Work (forklift) licence holder if they fail to work safely when
performing High-Risk work in their licence class The regulator could: - answerSuspend
their licence
Cancel their licence
What is the definition (meaning) of the word hazard? - answerA hazard is a situation or
a thing that has potential to harm a person.
What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - answerA risk is the possibility of
harm that may occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
Who can you speak to about workplace hazards before you start a
job? Name three (3) people. - answerSupervisors
Other workers
Safety officers
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating
a forklift? - answerOther vehicles
Other equipment
Doorways
, Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
Dangerous materials
Uneven or sloping surface
Bad weather conditions
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - answerStrong Winds
Smoke
Snow and ice
Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space
with restricted air flow? - answerPeople could be overcome by dangerous exhaust
gases.
Why must you charge batteries in a well-ventilated area? - answerA charging Battery
can give off explosive gases.
What is the risk when refuelling the forklift whilst the engine is running? - answerThe
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? - answer3m
6m
8m
How can you find out the voltage of overhead electric lines? Name the best
way. - answerAsk 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? - answer- 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? - answerWarning signs
Tiger tails
Powerline marker balls
