Forklift Theory Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is a Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER - Something that may cause harm or injury
What is a Risk - CORRECT ANSWER - What could happen when you are exposed to a
Hazard
What can HRWL do if you work in an unsafe manner? - CORRECT ANSWER - They can:
Suspend your license, cancel your license, refuse to renew your license, or prosecute you
If you need a source of information relating to safety where should you check? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Operator's Manual, Safety Policies, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice
What do the employer need to set up to be safe and healthy at work? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Provide a safe work environment
Provide safe working equipment
Provide safe working facilities
Provide safe working systems
If you are unfamiliar with a forklift what must they provide? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Training, Supervision, Information, Instructions
Who can you talk to about hazards in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER - Co-
workers, Supervisors, Managers, First-Aid Officers
Common Hazards in forklift operating environment are? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Powerlines,
People,
People Crossings,
, Poor Lighting,
Poor Ventilation,
Poor Weather Conditions,
Uneven Surfaces,
Wet Surfaces,
Slopes/Ramps,
Blind Corners
What 3 things can make powerlines more visible? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tiger Tails,
Warning Signs,
Powerline marker balls,
What is the safe distance for a live insulated wire of 1000V or less, non-insulated wire of 1000V
or less, 1000V-33000V and exceeding 33000V - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.5m for
insulated 1000V or less
1m for non-insulated 1000V
3m for 1000V-33000V (insulated or not)
6m for exceeding 33000V
If you have to work with powerlines within these distances what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Get an exemption from the power company,
Ask the power company to cut the power to the power lines.
If you are unsure the voltage what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact the
local power company
List IN ORDER of what to do if you come in contact with an overhead power line? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1) Warn people to stay away
2) Try to break away from the power lines
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is a Hazard - CORRECT ANSWER - Something that may cause harm or injury
What is a Risk - CORRECT ANSWER - What could happen when you are exposed to a
Hazard
What can HRWL do if you work in an unsafe manner? - CORRECT ANSWER - They can:
Suspend your license, cancel your license, refuse to renew your license, or prosecute you
If you need a source of information relating to safety where should you check? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Operator's Manual, Safety Policies, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice
What do the employer need to set up to be safe and healthy at work? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Provide a safe work environment
Provide safe working equipment
Provide safe working facilities
Provide safe working systems
If you are unfamiliar with a forklift what must they provide? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Training, Supervision, Information, Instructions
Who can you talk to about hazards in the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER - Co-
workers, Supervisors, Managers, First-Aid Officers
Common Hazards in forklift operating environment are? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Powerlines,
People,
People Crossings,
, Poor Lighting,
Poor Ventilation,
Poor Weather Conditions,
Uneven Surfaces,
Wet Surfaces,
Slopes/Ramps,
Blind Corners
What 3 things can make powerlines more visible? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tiger Tails,
Warning Signs,
Powerline marker balls,
What is the safe distance for a live insulated wire of 1000V or less, non-insulated wire of 1000V
or less, 1000V-33000V and exceeding 33000V - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.5m for
insulated 1000V or less
1m for non-insulated 1000V
3m for 1000V-33000V (insulated or not)
6m for exceeding 33000V
If you have to work with powerlines within these distances what should you do? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Get an exemption from the power company,
Ask the power company to cut the power to the power lines.
If you are unsure the voltage what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER - Contact the
local power company
List IN ORDER of what to do if you come in contact with an overhead power line? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1) Warn people to stay away
2) Try to break away from the power lines
