Answers
Where in the workplace can you find safety information? - ANSWER-Signage,
noticeboards, safety officer
In a new environment what would you look for? - ANSWER-FIRST
Firefighting and first aid equipment
Information about job
Risk control measures
Suitable Racking
Traffic management plan
you are asked to drive an unfamiliar forklift, what must the employer provide you? -
ANSWER-Instruction/information
Training
Supervision
What duty of care does a forklift operator have? - ANSWER-Comply with WHS/OHS
requirements
Drive forklift safely
Look after ourselves
Look after others
What are the penalties for not working safely? - ANSWER-cancel license
suspend license
prosecution
Responsibilities of employer for safety - ANSWER-Provide a safe work environment
without risk
provide adequate facilities
provide and maintain safe systems of work
provide and maintain safe plant and structures
what things do we need to plan for (other than hazards) before starting work -
ANSWER-FIRST
Hazard? - ANSWER-anything that can hurt or injure you
Risk? - ANSWER-The chance of the hazard hurting you or someone else
Who do you ask about WorkSafe hazards - ANSWER-health and safety representative
other workers
, supervisor
Why is it important we ask about hazards - ANSWER-identify and be aware of hazards
and procedures in place
What hazards would you need to check - ANSWER-UP HIGH
EYE LEVEL
DOWN LOW
OTHER
Why is rear end swing dangerous - ANSWER-Rear end swing moves fast and could kill
someone
If you operate a petrol or diesel forklift in a poor ventilated area - ANSWER-you can die
from breathing in toxic fumes
in a enclosed space what forklift should you use? - ANSWER-battery forkift
why do we need to look at weather forecast? - ANSWER-schedule work activities
help plan suitable risk control measure
what are 4 weather hazards - ANSWER-heat
rain
smoke
wind
Pole __________ meters with a qualified spotter - ANSWER-3
Pole____________ meters without a spotter - ANSWER-6.4
Tower ___________ meters with a qualified spotter - ANSWER-8
Tower _____________ meters without a spotter - ANSWER-10
how would you determine voltage - ANSWER-call power company
what are on powerlines to warn us - ANSWER-danger signs
tiger tails
marker balls
makers of different colour
5 things to do if you come into contact with power lines - ANSWER-1. warn others to
stay away
2. try to break contact
3. if safe stay in forklift. if not safe jump clear from forklift and land with feet together,
shuffle until at least 8m clear
4. report to management