Victoria forklift license UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Where in the workplace can you find safety information? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Signage, noticeboards, safety officer
In a new environment what would you look for? - CORRECT ANSWER - FIRST
Firefighting and first aid equipment
Information about job
Risk control measures
Suitable Racking
Traffic management plan
you are asked to drive an unfamiliar forklift, what must the employer provide you? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Instruction/information
Training
Supervision
What duty of care does a forklift operator have? - CORRECT ANSWER - Comply with
WHS/OHS requirements
Drive forklift safely
Look after ourselves
Look after others
What are the penalties for not working safely? - CORRECT ANSWER - cancel license
suspend license
prosecution
, Responsibilities of employer for safety - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a safe work
environment without risk
provide adequate facilities
provide and maintain safe systems of work
provide and maintain safe plant and structures
what things do we need to plan for (other than hazards) before starting work - CORRECT
ANSWER - FIRST
Hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - anything that can hurt or injure you
Risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - The chance of the hazard hurting you or someone else
Who do you ask about WorkSafe hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - health and safety
representative
other workers
supervisor
Why is it important we ask about hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - identify and be aware
of hazards and procedures in place
What hazards would you need to check - CORRECT ANSWER - UP HIGH
EYE LEVEL
DOWN LOW
OTHER
Why is rear end swing dangerous - CORRECT ANSWER - Rear end swing moves fast and
could kill someone
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Where in the workplace can you find safety information? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Signage, noticeboards, safety officer
In a new environment what would you look for? - CORRECT ANSWER - FIRST
Firefighting and first aid equipment
Information about job
Risk control measures
Suitable Racking
Traffic management plan
you are asked to drive an unfamiliar forklift, what must the employer provide you? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Instruction/information
Training
Supervision
What duty of care does a forklift operator have? - CORRECT ANSWER - Comply with
WHS/OHS requirements
Drive forklift safely
Look after ourselves
Look after others
What are the penalties for not working safely? - CORRECT ANSWER - cancel license
suspend license
prosecution
, Responsibilities of employer for safety - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide a safe work
environment without risk
provide adequate facilities
provide and maintain safe systems of work
provide and maintain safe plant and structures
what things do we need to plan for (other than hazards) before starting work - CORRECT
ANSWER - FIRST
Hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - anything that can hurt or injure you
Risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - The chance of the hazard hurting you or someone else
Who do you ask about WorkSafe hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - health and safety
representative
other workers
supervisor
Why is it important we ask about hazards - CORRECT ANSWER - identify and be aware
of hazards and procedures in place
What hazards would you need to check - CORRECT ANSWER - UP HIGH
EYE LEVEL
DOWN LOW
OTHER
Why is rear end swing dangerous - CORRECT ANSWER - Rear end swing moves fast and
could kill someone
