Forklift Card v2

Question 1

When Driving a forklift, what responsibility does the HRW Licence holder have?

Answer 1

Myself & Others

Question 2

As a HRW License holder, how can you be penalised under the Regulations for failing to show proper diligence when performing High Risk work? List (3) E.G: Driving a forklift or Orderpicker

Answer 2

Revoke License
Suspension
Unable to renew license

Question 3

List 4 types of weather condition that can affect driving a forklift safely?

Answer 3

Rain, Wind, Lighting, Fog

Question 4

Give examples of CRITICAL HAZARDS you look for before you begin work?

Answer 4

Palettes
Electrical
Lights
Racking
Boxes
Roller Doors
Windows
Trolleys
Concrete Pillars
Pedestrians

Question 5

During your preoperational check if you found a fault or damage with the forklift. What action would you take?

Answer 5

T-Take Out Key
T-Tell Boss
T-Tag it

Question 6

What is the minimum distance you should keep your forklift truck and load away from domestic power lines and high voltage

Answer 6

3 Metres 6 Metres 6 Metres 8

Question 7

What are 3 things that identify Electrical lines?

Answer 7

Signage, Tiger Tails, Electrical Balls

Question 8

Who do you contact before you do any work near or under powerlines to find out the voltage?

Answer 8

Power company

Question 9

What are 4 types of traffic control and restriction you can use in your workplace

Answer 9

Roadworks
Signage
Cones
Traffic Controllers
walkways

Question 10

Why must you not smoke when charging or changing a forklifts truck battery?

Answer 10

Possible explosion

Question 11

What is a hazard?

Answer 11

Anything that can cause harm

Question 12

What is a risk?

Answer 12

Something with the POTENTIAL to cause harm

Question 13

What are the 3 types of workplace safety information that you can read?

Answer 13

Policies & procedures
Signage
Work Health & Safety

Question 14

When unloading a truck with a forklift, what do you need to think about and plan for beside hazards?

Answer 14

Communication
Location
Access
Permits
SpotterWhy

Question 15

should the side shift be centralised before driving off?

Answer 15

Balance & Safety

Question 16

May a load be carried by only one fork arm of the forklift truck? Explain your answer

Answer 16

No. May cause damage to forklift arm

Question 17

What precaution should the operator take when operating the forklift truck on wet or slippery surfaces?

Answer 17

Speeding, Braking Hard.

Question 18

If the load isn’t against the heel of the fork arm, how would it affect the forklift

Answer 18

Reduced Stability
Reduced Capacity

Question 19

What is meant by the term “rated capacity” in relation to a forklift?

Answer 19

Max Height, Max Weight, Max Load Centre-Distance

Question 20

What do you need if there is a gap between a truck and a loading dock for the forklift to drive over?

Answer 20

A secured ramp

Question 21

Is a forklift allowed to pick up more than its rated capacity?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

What are 3 communication methods you use in the workplace?

Answer 22

Verbal
Written
Signage

Question 23

If you come into contact with power lines, what steps should you take?

Answer 23

Warn Others.
Try, Break, Contact.
Jump, Shuffle, Clear 8 metres.
Do not touch forklift until serviced.

Question 24

If a forklift has a load centre of 600mm, are you allowed to pick up a pallet with the length of 1400mm?

Answer 24

No. To long.

Question 25

What are 4 things that would cause a forklift to tip over sideways?

Answer 25

Uncentred Mast Up Overloaded Acceleration

Question 26

What would cause a forklift to tip over forwards?

Answer 26

Uncentred Weight Braking too hard Mast up Acceleration

Question 27

List three people you should talk to about work site safety hazards

Answer 27

Manager Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer Co-Workers

Question 28

what do you need if there is a gap between a truck and a loading dock for the forklift to drive over?

Answer 28

A second ramp

Question 29

In what type of area would you not use a petrol or diesel-powered forklift? what can the fumes do to you when you inhale them?

Answer 29

Enclosed Spaces Brain Damage

Question 30

When undertaking work, what responsibility does the HRW license holder have. give 2 examples?

Answer 30

Yourself Others

Question 31

What are 3 things your boss/company should do to insure a safe work environment?

Answer 31

Safe Environment Equipment Trained

Question 32

Where would you find the plate capacity about the forklift and its attachments you are about to use?

Answer 32

Data plate

Question 33

What direction should the load face when travelling downhill?

Answer 33

Uphill

Question 34

What are 5 type of attachment you can use on a forklift?

Answer 34

Fork extension Clamps Safety Cage Rotators Gib

Question 35

Where would you find the information, if you are unsure, about the position of the controls or attachment for a forklift?

Answer 35

Manual

Question 36

If you are using an attachment besides fork arms, what effect would it have on the forklift?

Answer 36

Reduced Stability Reduced Capacity

Question 37

What important function does the load, the load guard and the overhead guard perform on your forklift

Answer 37

Protecting The Mast Protection

Question 38

What type of damage do you need to check the wheels and tyres of a forklift?

Answer 38

Chunks Loose Bolts Uneven Tread Flat Air/Tyre

Question 39

Why do you need to check the weather before you start working?

Answer 39

Ensure Safety

Question 40

why is it unsafe to work over or next to people?

Answer 40

Hit or Kill

Question 41

Why is rear end swing dangerous

Answer 41

Tip over, hit someone or something.

Question 42

Why must batteries be charged in an open area?

Answer 42

vent the fumes

Question 43

when are you permitted to carry passengers on a forklift?

Answer 43

When manufacture allows

Question 44

what can happen to your forklift when travelling fast or turning a corner with the load raised?

Answer 44

forklift can tip

Question 45

If your forklift started to fall over sideways, what would be the 2 things that you would do?

Answer 45

Keep seatbelt on Brace yourself

Question 46

List 4 places where you would not park your forklift?

Answer 46

Driveway Isle Next to fire equipment Medical Emergency exits

Question 47

List 5 procedures you should follow when parking your Forklift

Answer 47

Find a safe place Neutral Handbrake Forks on ground Turn off engine