NSW Forklift Exam Practice QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
When should you check the forklift for damage and/or defects? - ANSWER Before and
after use to ensure it is safe to use
List 4 liquids used in forklifts that you would need to check as part of an inspection - -
ANSWER 1) Engine Oil
2) Brake Fluid
3) Coolant
4) Fuel
List 6 things that should be checked when undertaking a pre-operational check of the
forklift before operation - ANSWER 1) Fluids
2) Tyres
3) Data Plate
4) All Guards
5) Mast
6) Hoses
List 6 post-start checks that should be made after starting and before operating the
forklift - ANSWER 1) Guards
2) Lights
3) Warning devices
4) Hydraulic controls
5) Brakes
6) Steering
What is the logical order of the hierarchy of control? (Every Sunday I Eat Apple Pie) -
ANSWER 1) Elimination
2) Substitution
3) Isolation
4) Engineering Controls
5) Administrative Controls
6) PPE
Why is it important to communicate with workplace personnel and safety officers before
commencing work on site? - ANSWER To ensure workplace laws, policies and
procedures are understood and followed
In what ways does communication take place in the workplace? (List 3) - ANSWER 1)
Verbal
2) Written instructions
3) Signage
, Before you commence work, who should you consult about site hazards? (List 4) -
ANSWER 1) Safety officers
2) Supervisors
3) Workmates
4) Managers
Are you allowed to use a forklift that has a missing data plate? - Yes/No - ANSWER NO
What action should you take if you find that a data place is missing from a forklift? (List
3) - ANSWER 1) Remove Key
2) Tag "out of service"
3) Record in log book
List 6 site hazards - ANSWER 1) Service lines
2) People
3) Obstructions
4) Poor Weather
5) Poor Lighting
6) Bridges
List 6 other things you need to plan and consider (other than site hazards) - ANSWER
1) Type of load
2) Shape of load
3) PPE
4) Size of work area
5) Type of forklift
6) Height Restrictions
What should you consider when stacking items on top of each other? (List 3) -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Tiger Tails
& ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
When should you check the forklift for damage and/or defects? - ANSWER Before and
after use to ensure it is safe to use
List 4 liquids used in forklifts that you would need to check as part of an inspection - -
ANSWER 1) Engine Oil
2) Brake Fluid
3) Coolant
4) Fuel
List 6 things that should be checked when undertaking a pre-operational check of the
forklift before operation - ANSWER 1) Fluids
2) Tyres
3) Data Plate
4) All Guards
5) Mast
6) Hoses
List 6 post-start checks that should be made after starting and before operating the
forklift - ANSWER 1) Guards
2) Lights
3) Warning devices
4) Hydraulic controls
5) Brakes
6) Steering
What is the logical order of the hierarchy of control? (Every Sunday I Eat Apple Pie) -
ANSWER 1) Elimination
2) Substitution
3) Isolation
4) Engineering Controls
5) Administrative Controls
6) PPE
Why is it important to communicate with workplace personnel and safety officers before
commencing work on site? - ANSWER To ensure workplace laws, policies and
procedures are understood and followed
In what ways does communication take place in the workplace? (List 3) - ANSWER 1)
Verbal
2) Written instructions
3) Signage
, Before you commence work, who should you consult about site hazards? (List 4) -
ANSWER 1) Safety officers
2) Supervisors
3) Workmates
4) Managers
Are you allowed to use a forklift that has a missing data plate? - Yes/No - ANSWER NO
What action should you take if you find that a data place is missing from a forklift? (List
3) - ANSWER 1) Remove Key
2) Tag "out of service"
3) Record in log book
List 6 site hazards - ANSWER 1) Service lines
2) People
3) Obstructions
4) Poor Weather
5) Poor Lighting
6) Bridges
List 6 other things you need to plan and consider (other than site hazards) - ANSWER
1) Type of load
2) Shape of load
3) PPE
4) Size of work area
5) Type of forklift
6) Height Restrictions
What should you consider when stacking items on top of each other? (List 3) -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER 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) - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Tiger Tails
