Forklift Test Exam Questions With Correct
Answers
Name two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a
forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - answerTraining
Supervision
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things
this mean...
Name two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a
forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - answer✔✔Training
Supervision
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things
this means you should do? You should: - 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? The employer should: -
answer✔✔Provide and maintain safe plant
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - answer✔✔Operations
manual
Management plans
WHS policy
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 The regulator could: - answer✔✔Suspend their
licence
Cancel their licence
What is the definition (meaning) of the word hazard? - answer✔✔A hazard is a situation or a
thing that has potential to harm a person.
job? Name three (3) people. - answer✔✔Supervisors
Other workers
Safety officers
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating
a forklift? - answer✔✔Other vehicles
Other equipment
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
Dangerous materials
Uneven or sloping surface
Bad weather conditions
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - answer✔✔Strong Winds
Smoke
Snow and ice
Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space
with restricted air flow? - answer✔✔People could be overcome by dangerous exhaust gases.
Why must you charge batteries in a well-ventilated area? - answer✔✔A charging Battery can
give off explosive gases.
What is the risk when refuelling the forklift whilst the engine is running? - answer✔✔The fuel
may ignite.
Operating a forklift near electric lines is very dangerous. What are the
minimum safe distances you must maintain when operating a forklift near
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