Forklift Assessment UPDATED Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Explain what is a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - A hazard is anything or a situation that
maybe harmful to you or others while you work.
What is a risk of hazard to a person? - CORRECT ANSWER - It may cause death, injury
or illness.
When operating a forklift truck what is your duty of care to yourself and other people? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Take Reasonable care
Must not harm the health or safety of yourself and others
What are (2) things that Safe Work NSW can do fi a HRW license holder fails to work safely in
the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Cancel their license
-Refuse to renew their license
List (3) sources of safety information in the workplace - CORRECT ANSWER --
Legislation and regulations
Safe working procedures
operations manual OHS/WHS policy
manufacturer's instructions
what are (3) actions an employer should provide workers about health and safety in the work
place? - CORRECT ANSWER - provide and maintain work health and safety
provide and maintain safe systems of work
provide any information, training
make arrangements for safety use of all equipments
, what must your employer provide to you before you undertake work on a forklift? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervision, Information, training
Who would you report hazards to, in the workplace before you start work? (List 3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervisor
Colleagues
Safety officers
Managers
Site Engineers
Authorized
Explain why is it important you should consult with these people? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To ensure all workplace policies are in place
List (7) workplace hazards that you need to consider and plan for before driving forklift? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Power lines
doorways
surrounding buildings
Personnel in area
Dangerous materials
other equipment in area
weather condition (Snow or ice, cold or strong winds)
Railway lines
Vehicle traffic
Overhead service line
Lighting
What are the minimum safe distances you would keep your forklift away from powerlines? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3m (up to 132,000 Volts)
and CORRECT Answers
Explain what is a hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - A hazard is anything or a situation that
maybe harmful to you or others while you work.
What is a risk of hazard to a person? - CORRECT ANSWER - It may cause death, injury
or illness.
When operating a forklift truck what is your duty of care to yourself and other people? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Take Reasonable care
Must not harm the health or safety of yourself and others
What are (2) things that Safe Work NSW can do fi a HRW license holder fails to work safely in
the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER - -Cancel their license
-Refuse to renew their license
List (3) sources of safety information in the workplace - CORRECT ANSWER --
Legislation and regulations
Safe working procedures
operations manual OHS/WHS policy
manufacturer's instructions
what are (3) actions an employer should provide workers about health and safety in the work
place? - CORRECT ANSWER - provide and maintain work health and safety
provide and maintain safe systems of work
provide any information, training
make arrangements for safety use of all equipments
, what must your employer provide to you before you undertake work on a forklift? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervision, Information, training
Who would you report hazards to, in the workplace before you start work? (List 3) - CORRECT
ANSWER - Supervisor
Colleagues
Safety officers
Managers
Site Engineers
Authorized
Explain why is it important you should consult with these people? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To ensure all workplace policies are in place
List (7) workplace hazards that you need to consider and plan for before driving forklift? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Power lines
doorways
surrounding buildings
Personnel in area
Dangerous materials
other equipment in area
weather condition (Snow or ice, cold or strong winds)
Railway lines
Vehicle traffic
Overhead service line
Lighting
What are the minimum safe distances you would keep your forklift away from powerlines? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3m (up to 132,000 Volts)
