Forklift theory test UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. What is a Hazard Something that may cause harm or injury
2. What is a Risk What could happen when you are exposed to a Hazard
3. What can HRWL do if you They can: Suspend your license, cancel your license, refuse to renew
work in an unsafe man- your license, or prosecute you
ner?
4. If you need a source
of information relating to Operator's Manual, Safety Policies, Australian Standards, Codes of
safety where should you Practice
check?
5. What do the employer
need to set up to be safe
and healthy at work? Provide a safe work environment
Provide safe working equipment
If you are unfamiliar with
Provide safe working facilities
6.
a forklift what must they Provide safe working systems
provide?
Training, Supervision, Information, Instructions
7. Who can you talk to about Co-workers, Supervisors, Managers, First-Aid Oflcers
hazards in the workplace?
8. Common Hazards in fork- Powerlines,
lift operating environ- People,
ment are? People Crossings,
Poor Lighting,
Poor Ventilation,
Poor Weather Conditions,
Uneven Surfaces,
Wet Surfaces,
, Slopes/Ramps,
Blind Corners
9. What 3 things can make Tiger Tails,
powerlines more visible? Warning Signs,
Powerline marker balls,
10. What is the safe distance
for a live insulated wire 0.5m for insulated 1000V or less
of 1000V or less, non-in- 1m for non-insulated 1000V
sulated wire of 1000V or
less, 1000V-33000V and 3m for 1000V-33000V (insulated or not)
exceeding 33000V 6m for exceeding 33000V
11. If you have to work with
powerlines within these
distances what should
you do? Get an exemption from the power company,
Ask the power company to cut the power to the power lines.
12. If you are unsure the volt- Contact the local power company
age what should you do?
13. List IN ORDER of what to 1) Warn people to stay away
do if you come in contact 2) Try to break away from the power lines
with an overhead power
line? 3) Stay in the forklift if safe, if not safe exit the forklift and jump/shuffle
8m away with your feet together
4) Report to a supervisor
14. What are some control 5) Check the forklift before re-use
methods to keep pedes-
trians safe? Warning Signs,
Barriers,
Walkways,
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1. What is a Hazard Something that may cause harm or injury
2. What is a Risk What could happen when you are exposed to a Hazard
3. What can HRWL do if you They can: Suspend your license, cancel your license, refuse to renew
work in an unsafe man- your license, or prosecute you
ner?
4. If you need a source
of information relating to Operator's Manual, Safety Policies, Australian Standards, Codes of
safety where should you Practice
check?
5. What do the employer
need to set up to be safe
and healthy at work? Provide a safe work environment
Provide safe working equipment
If you are unfamiliar with
Provide safe working facilities
6.
a forklift what must they Provide safe working systems
provide?
Training, Supervision, Information, Instructions
7. Who can you talk to about Co-workers, Supervisors, Managers, First-Aid Oflcers
hazards in the workplace?
8. Common Hazards in fork- Powerlines,
lift operating environ- People,
ment are? People Crossings,
Poor Lighting,
Poor Ventilation,
Poor Weather Conditions,
Uneven Surfaces,
Wet Surfaces,
, Slopes/Ramps,
Blind Corners
9. What 3 things can make Tiger Tails,
powerlines more visible? Warning Signs,
Powerline marker balls,
10. What is the safe distance
for a live insulated wire 0.5m for insulated 1000V or less
of 1000V or less, non-in- 1m for non-insulated 1000V
sulated wire of 1000V or
less, 1000V-33000V and 3m for 1000V-33000V (insulated or not)
exceeding 33000V 6m for exceeding 33000V
11. If you have to work with
powerlines within these
distances what should
you do? Get an exemption from the power company,
Ask the power company to cut the power to the power lines.
12. If you are unsure the volt- Contact the local power company
age what should you do?
13. List IN ORDER of what to 1) Warn people to stay away
do if you come in contact 2) Try to break away from the power lines
with an overhead power
line? 3) Stay in the forklift if safe, if not safe exit the forklift and jump/shuffle
8m away with your feet together
4) Report to a supervisor
14. What are some control 5) Check the forklift before re-use
methods to keep pedes-
trians safe? Warning Signs,
Barriers,
Walkways,
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