NSW Forklift License Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1. Name two (2) things that your employer Training
must provide to you before you begin oper- Supervision
ating a forklift that you are unfamiliar with?
2. All workers in Australian workplaces have a
Take reasonable care for your own health
duty of care. Name two (2) things this means and safety
Take reasonable care for the health and
you should do? safety of others
3. Employers are responsible for the health Provide and maintain safe systems of
and safety of workers. Name three (3) ac-
tions an employer should take to ensure the work
health and safety of a worker? Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervi-
4. Name three (3) places that you can find sion
workplace safety information?
Safe working procedures
What are two (2) things a Health and Safe-
Manufacturer's instructions
5.
ty Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to Australian standards
a High-Risk Work (forklift) licence holder if
they fail to work safely when performing Cancel their licence
High-Risk work in their licence class Prosecute
6. What is the definition (meaning) of the word A hazard is a situation or a thing that has
hazard? potential to harm a person.
7. What is the definition (meaning) of the word A risk is the possibility of harm that may
occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
risk?
8.
, Part 1 - Who can you speak to about work- Supervisors
place hazards before you start a job? Name Other workers
three (3) people.
Managers
9. Part 2- Name a reason why you should do
this? To identify workplace hazards
10. Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you
must look out for when operating a forklift? Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
Other vehicles
Doorways
Obstructions
11. In Australia we experience varied weather Pedestrians
conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards Overhead Lighting
associated with weather that can affect fork-
lift operations?
Wet and slippery conditions
12. Part 1 - Why is it dangerous to use an in- Strong winds
ternal combustion engine in a space with Limited visibility
restricted air flow?
13. Part 2 - What type of forklift would be most
suited for this situation? People could be overcome by dangerous
exhaust gases
14. Why must you charge batteries in a
well-ventilated area?
15. What is the risk when refuelling the forklift A battery powered forklift (electric).
whilst the engine is running?
A charging Battery can give off explosive
gases.
The fuel may ignite.
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Answers
1. Name two (2) things that your employer Training
must provide to you before you begin oper- Supervision
ating a forklift that you are unfamiliar with?
2. All workers in Australian workplaces have a
Take reasonable care for your own health
duty of care. Name two (2) things this means and safety
Take reasonable care for the health and
you should do? safety of others
3. Employers are responsible for the health Provide and maintain safe systems of
and safety of workers. Name three (3) ac-
tions an employer should take to ensure the work
health and safety of a worker? Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervi-
4. Name three (3) places that you can find sion
workplace safety information?
Safe working procedures
What are two (2) things a Health and Safe-
Manufacturer's instructions
5.
ty Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to Australian standards
a High-Risk Work (forklift) licence holder if
they fail to work safely when performing Cancel their licence
High-Risk work in their licence class Prosecute
6. What is the definition (meaning) of the word A hazard is a situation or a thing that has
hazard? potential to harm a person.
7. What is the definition (meaning) of the word A risk is the possibility of harm that may
occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
risk?
8.
, Part 1 - Who can you speak to about work- Supervisors
place hazards before you start a job? Name Other workers
three (3) people.
Managers
9. Part 2- Name a reason why you should do
this? To identify workplace hazards
10. Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you
must look out for when operating a forklift? Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
Other vehicles
Doorways
Obstructions
11. In Australia we experience varied weather Pedestrians
conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards Overhead Lighting
associated with weather that can affect fork-
lift operations?
Wet and slippery conditions
12. Part 1 - Why is it dangerous to use an in- Strong winds
ternal combustion engine in a space with Limited visibility
restricted air flow?
13. Part 2 - What type of forklift would be most
suited for this situation? People could be overcome by dangerous
exhaust gases
14. Why must you charge batteries in a
well-ventilated area?
15. What is the risk when refuelling the forklift A battery powered forklift (electric).
whilst the engine is running?
A charging Battery can give off explosive
gases.
The fuel may ignite.
16.
2/9
