Forklift Test QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
* What are the legal requirements work cover NSW requires you to know when
working around power lines? List distance. (3) - ANSWER3m for Domestic power
lines
6m for dual poles
8m for transmission lines
* What import communication should be carried out during an emergency? (6) -
ANSWERa. What type of emergency
b. Where is the emergency
c. Tell if anyone is hurt
d. Tell your boss and what & where it happened
e. Tell work mates
f. Call emergency services (000)
* Name 5 hazard control methods to protect other personnel when loads are being
moved by a forklift. (5) - ANSWERa. Signs
b. barriers
c. Traffic controller
d. lights and horns
e. Exclusion zones
What can you do if you need to work close to power lines with a forklift? -
ANSWERContact the power company and have the power turned off, use a trained
observer.
* What are tiger tails used for? - ANSWERTo show you where power lines are.
How will a forklift be affected if the load is not hard against the heel of the fork arm? -
ANSWERReduces capacity and stability is affected.
* How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load? (4) - ANSWERa.
Calculation
b. Invoices
c. Marking on the load
d. Consignment notes
What is meant by load centre distance? - ANSWERThe distance from the vertical
face of the forks to the loads centre of gravity.
Other than site hazards, list 6 things to plan for to carry out a job. (CLAPS) -
ANSWERC. Communication, capacity of forklift
L. Location, Lighting
A. Access and Egress
P. Permit
, S. Size & weight of load, forklift SAFE to use and spotter
What should be used between a load dock and a truck? - ANSWERSecured ramp or
bridge plate.
* List 7 critical hazards you should look for when you begin work. (24) -
ANSWERPower lines, overhead service lines, railway lines, wet surfaces, lighting,
PPE, stock on ground, doorways, roof/beam, roller doors, personnel etc.
What are 3 ways you may have written instruction communicated to you in the
workplace? - ANSWERWork permits, text message, email.
* What are 3 methods to communicate with other personnel? - ANSWERVerbally,
Written, Hand signs.
* What is rear end swing and why is it dangerous? - ANSWERThe rapid sideways
movement at the rear of the forklift, potential to crush pedestrians.
*** List the 6 levels of hierarchy of hazard control in the correct order. (ESIEAP) -
ANSWERE. Elimination
S. Substitution
I. Isolation
E. Engineering
A. Administration
P. PPE
*** What does the term "rated capacity" mean in relation to a forklift? - ANSWERMax
weight, max height and load centre.
*Why is it unsafe to carry a load on only one fork arm? - ANSWERFork arm carrying
the load may be damaged or over stressed.
*Are you allowed to raise or lower a load near or over people? WHY? - ANSWERNo,
it's against WHS safe operating procedures, could result in serious injury or death.
What important function does a load backrest (load guard) perform on a forklift? (2) -
ANSWERa. Stops the load from fouling the mast
b. Prevents the load falling onto the operator
To protect the operator from falling objects what should be provided on a forklift? (3)
- ANSWERa. Overhead guard
b. Foot guard
c. Load back rest
***List 6 things that could cause a forklift to tip over sideways. (6) - ANSWERa.
Speeding
b. driving on slopes
c. driving on uneven ground
d. uneven load
e. driving with load raised
f. turning too fast
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
* What are the legal requirements work cover NSW requires you to know when
working around power lines? List distance. (3) - ANSWER3m for Domestic power
lines
6m for dual poles
8m for transmission lines
* What import communication should be carried out during an emergency? (6) -
ANSWERa. What type of emergency
b. Where is the emergency
c. Tell if anyone is hurt
d. Tell your boss and what & where it happened
e. Tell work mates
f. Call emergency services (000)
* Name 5 hazard control methods to protect other personnel when loads are being
moved by a forklift. (5) - ANSWERa. Signs
b. barriers
c. Traffic controller
d. lights and horns
e. Exclusion zones
What can you do if you need to work close to power lines with a forklift? -
ANSWERContact the power company and have the power turned off, use a trained
observer.
* What are tiger tails used for? - ANSWERTo show you where power lines are.
How will a forklift be affected if the load is not hard against the heel of the fork arm? -
ANSWERReduces capacity and stability is affected.
* How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load? (4) - ANSWERa.
Calculation
b. Invoices
c. Marking on the load
d. Consignment notes
What is meant by load centre distance? - ANSWERThe distance from the vertical
face of the forks to the loads centre of gravity.
Other than site hazards, list 6 things to plan for to carry out a job. (CLAPS) -
ANSWERC. Communication, capacity of forklift
L. Location, Lighting
A. Access and Egress
P. Permit
, S. Size & weight of load, forklift SAFE to use and spotter
What should be used between a load dock and a truck? - ANSWERSecured ramp or
bridge plate.
* List 7 critical hazards you should look for when you begin work. (24) -
ANSWERPower lines, overhead service lines, railway lines, wet surfaces, lighting,
PPE, stock on ground, doorways, roof/beam, roller doors, personnel etc.
What are 3 ways you may have written instruction communicated to you in the
workplace? - ANSWERWork permits, text message, email.
* What are 3 methods to communicate with other personnel? - ANSWERVerbally,
Written, Hand signs.
* What is rear end swing and why is it dangerous? - ANSWERThe rapid sideways
movement at the rear of the forklift, potential to crush pedestrians.
*** List the 6 levels of hierarchy of hazard control in the correct order. (ESIEAP) -
ANSWERE. Elimination
S. Substitution
I. Isolation
E. Engineering
A. Administration
P. PPE
*** What does the term "rated capacity" mean in relation to a forklift? - ANSWERMax
weight, max height and load centre.
*Why is it unsafe to carry a load on only one fork arm? - ANSWERFork arm carrying
the load may be damaged or over stressed.
*Are you allowed to raise or lower a load near or over people? WHY? - ANSWERNo,
it's against WHS safe operating procedures, could result in serious injury or death.
What important function does a load backrest (load guard) perform on a forklift? (2) -
ANSWERa. Stops the load from fouling the mast
b. Prevents the load falling onto the operator
To protect the operator from falling objects what should be provided on a forklift? (3)
- ANSWERa. Overhead guard
b. Foot guard
c. Load back rest
***List 6 things that could cause a forklift to tip over sideways. (6) - ANSWERa.
Speeding
b. driving on slopes
c. driving on uneven ground
d. uneven load
e. driving with load raised
f. turning too fast
