NSW FORKLIFT LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
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? - 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? - Answer -
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - Answer -Safe
working procedures
Manufacturer's instructions
Australian standards
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 - Answer -Cancel their licence
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
Managers
Part 2- Name a reason why you should do this? - Answer -To identify workplace
hazards
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating a forklift?
- Answer -Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
, Other vehicles
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - Answer -Wet and slippery
conditions
Strong winds
Limited visibility
Part 1 - 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
Part 2 - What type of forklift would be most suited for this situation? - Answer -A battery
powered forklift (electric).
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 electric lines? - Answer -Up
to 132,000 volts = 3m
Between 132,000 and 330,000 volts = 6m
Above 330,000 volts = 8m
How can you find out the voltage of overhead electric lines? Name the best way. -
Answer -Ask the power supply company.
If the forklift you are operating contacts live electric lines you will be at risk of
electrocution. Name the five (5) steps you would follow if you come into contact with
electric lines? - Answer -Warn others to stay away
Attempt to break contact with electric lines
Stay in the machine if safe to do so. If it is unsafe, you must leave the machine, jump
clear ensuring you don't have contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time,
landing with your feet together and then continue to jump with your feet together until
you are at least eight (8) meters clear
Report to management, power company and safety regulator
Have the machine checked before re-use
What are two (2) visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead electric lines are
present? - Answer -Warning signs
ANSWERS
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? - 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? - Answer -
Provide and maintain safe systems of work
Provide adequate facilities
Provide training, instruction or supervision
Name three (3) places that you can find workplace safety information? - Answer -Safe
working procedures
Manufacturer's instructions
Australian standards
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 - Answer -Cancel their licence
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
Managers
Part 2- Name a reason why you should do this? - Answer -To identify workplace
hazards
Name seven (7) workplace hazards that you must look out for when operating a forklift?
- Answer -Overhead service lines
Surrounding structures
, Other vehicles
Doorways
Obstructions
Pedestrians
Overhead Lighting
In Australia we experience varied weather conditions. Name three (3) possible hazards
associated with weather that can affect forklift operations? - Answer -Wet and slippery
conditions
Strong winds
Limited visibility
Part 1 - 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
Part 2 - What type of forklift would be most suited for this situation? - Answer -A battery
powered forklift (electric).
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 electric lines? - Answer -Up
to 132,000 volts = 3m
Between 132,000 and 330,000 volts = 6m
Above 330,000 volts = 8m
How can you find out the voltage of overhead electric lines? Name the best way. -
Answer -Ask the power supply company.
If the forklift you are operating contacts live electric lines you will be at risk of
electrocution. Name the five (5) steps you would follow if you come into contact with
electric lines? - Answer -Warn others to stay away
Attempt to break contact with electric lines
Stay in the machine if safe to do so. If it is unsafe, you must leave the machine, jump
clear ensuring you don't have contact with the vehicle and the ground at the same time,
landing with your feet together and then continue to jump with your feet together until
you are at least eight (8) meters clear
Report to management, power company and safety regulator
Have the machine checked before re-use
What are two (2) visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead electric lines are
present? - Answer -Warning signs
