Forklift License Questions - AFT Forklift Training
Manual V20 and Answers Completely Solved
two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a
forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - ANSWER-Training,
Supervision,
Instruction,
Information
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things this
means you should do? - ANSWER-Take reasonable care for your own health and
safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Co-operate with anything the employer does to comply with WHS
Not interfere with anything provided at the workplace for WHS
Name three (3) actions an employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a
worker? - ANSWER-Provide and maintain a work environment without risks to health
and safety
Provide and maintain safe plant
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Ensure the safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - ANSWER-Safe
working procedures
Operations manual
Manufacturer's instructions
Management plans
WHS workplace representative
WHS policy
Legislation and regulation
Australian standards
Code of practice
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a
High-Risk Work (forklift) license holder if they fail to work safely when performing High-
Risk work in their license class - ANSWER-Suspend their license
Cancel their license
Refuse to renew their license if the matter arises at license renewal
Direct re-assessment to determine competency
Prosecute
, 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.
What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - 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. - ANSWER-Supervisors
Other workers
Safety officers
Managers
Workplace engineers (where applicable)
Name a reason why you should speak about workplace hazards before starting work? -
ANSWER-To identify workplace hazards
To ensure that any workplace procedures are followed
To identify suitable hazard control measures
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating a forklift?
- ANSWER-Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
Other vehicles
Other equipment
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
Dangerous materials
Uneven or sloping surface
Bad weather conditions
Non weight bearing surface
Name three (3) possible hazards associated with weather that can affect forklift
operations? - ANSWER-Wet and slippery conditions
Strong winds
Heat and sun exposure
Limited visibility
Smoke
Snow and ice
Part 1 - Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space with
restricted airflow? Part 2 - What type of forklift would be most suited for this situation? -
ANSWER-People could be overcome by dangerous exhaust gases. A battery powered
forklift (electric)
Manual V20 and Answers Completely Solved
two (2) things that your employer must provide to you before you begin operating a
forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - ANSWER-Training,
Supervision,
Instruction,
Information
All workers in Australian workplaces have a duty of care. Name two (2) things this
means you should do? - ANSWER-Take reasonable care for your own health and
safety
Take reasonable care for the health and safety of others
Co-operate with anything the employer does to comply with WHS
Not interfere with anything provided at the workplace for WHS
Name three (3) actions an employer should take to ensure the health and safety of a
worker? - ANSWER-Provide and maintain a work environment without risks to health
and safety
Provide and maintain safe plant
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Ensure the safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - ANSWER-Safe
working procedures
Operations manual
Manufacturer's instructions
Management plans
WHS workplace representative
WHS policy
Legislation and regulation
Australian standards
Code of practice
What are two (2) things a Health and Safety Regulator (Safe Work NSW) can do to a
High-Risk Work (forklift) license holder if they fail to work safely when performing High-
Risk work in their license class - ANSWER-Suspend their license
Cancel their license
Refuse to renew their license if the matter arises at license renewal
Direct re-assessment to determine competency
Prosecute
, 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.
What is the definition (meaning) of the word risk? - 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. - ANSWER-Supervisors
Other workers
Safety officers
Managers
Workplace engineers (where applicable)
Name a reason why you should speak about workplace hazards before starting work? -
ANSWER-To identify workplace hazards
To ensure that any workplace procedures are followed
To identify suitable hazard control measures
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating a forklift?
- ANSWER-Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
Other vehicles
Other equipment
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
Dangerous materials
Uneven or sloping surface
Bad weather conditions
Non weight bearing surface
Name three (3) possible hazards associated with weather that can affect forklift
operations? - ANSWER-Wet and slippery conditions
Strong winds
Heat and sun exposure
Limited visibility
Smoke
Snow and ice
Part 1 - Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a space with
restricted airflow? Part 2 - What type of forklift would be most suited for this situation? -
ANSWER-People could be overcome by dangerous exhaust gases. A battery powered
forklift (electric)
