NSW Forklift License Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Name two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a
forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - CORRECT ANSWER Training
Supervision
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things this means
you should do? - CORRECT ANSWER Take reasonable care for your own health and
safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of workers. Name three (3) actions an
employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a worker? - CORRECT
ANSWER Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - CORRECT
ANSWER Safe working procedures
Manufacturer's instructions
Australian standards
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a High-
Risk Work (forklift) licence holder if they fail to work safely when performing High-Risk
work in their licence class - CORRECT ANSWER Cancel their licence
Prosecute
What is the definition (meaning) of the word hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER A hazard
is a situation or a thing that has potential to harm a person.
, What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - CORRECT ANSWER A risk is the
possibility of harm that may occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
Part 1 - Who can you speak to about workplace hazards before you start a job? Name three
(3) people. - CORRECT ANSWER Supervisors
Other workers
Managers
Part 2- Name a reason why you should do this? - CORRECT ANSWER To identify
workplace hazards
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating a forklift? -
CORRECT ANSWER Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
Other vehicles
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - CORRECT ANSWER Wet
and slippery conditions
Strong winds
Limited visibility
Part 1 - Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space with restricted
air flow? - CORRECT ANSWER People could be overcome by dangerous exhaust
gases
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Name two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a
forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - CORRECT ANSWER Training
Supervision
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things this means
you should do? - CORRECT ANSWER Take reasonable care for your own health and
safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of workers. Name three (3) actions an
employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a worker? - CORRECT
ANSWER Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - CORRECT
ANSWER Safe working procedures
Manufacturer's instructions
Australian standards
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a High-
Risk Work (forklift) licence holder if they fail to work safely when performing High-Risk
work in their licence class - CORRECT ANSWER Cancel their licence
Prosecute
What is the definition (meaning) of the word hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER A hazard
is a situation or a thing that has potential to harm a person.
, What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - CORRECT ANSWER A risk is the
possibility of harm that may occur if you are exposed to a hazard.
Part 1 - Who can you speak to about workplace hazards before you start a job? Name three
(3) people. - CORRECT ANSWER Supervisors
Other workers
Managers
Part 2- Name a reason why you should do this? - CORRECT ANSWER To identify
workplace hazards
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating a forklift? -
CORRECT ANSWER Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
Other vehicles
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - CORRECT ANSWER Wet
and slippery conditions
Strong winds
Limited visibility
Part 1 - Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space with restricted
air flow? - CORRECT ANSWER People could be overcome by dangerous exhaust
gases
