Forklift Card v2 Flashcards
FLASH CARDS FOR FORKLIFT STUDIES
When Driving a forklift, what responsibility does the HRW Licence holder have?
Myself & Others
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
Revoke License
Suspension
Unable to renew license
List 4 types of weather condition that can affect driving a forklift safely?
Rain, Wind, Lighting, Fog
Give examples of CRITICAL HAZARDS you look for before you begin work?
Palettes
Electrical
Lights
Racking
Boxes
Roller Doors
Windows
Trolleys
Concrete Pillars
Pedestrians
During your preoperational check if you found a fault or damage with the forklift. What action would you take?
T-Take Out Key
T-Tell Boss
T-Tag it
What is the minimum distance you should keep your forklift truck and load away from domestic power lines and high voltage
3 Metres 6 Metres 6 Metres 8
What are 3 things that identify Electrical lines?
Signage, Tiger Tails, Electrical Balls
Who do you contact before you do any work near or under powerlines to find out the voltage?
Power company
What are 4 types of traffic control and restriction you can use in your workplace
Roadworks
Signage
Cones
Traffic Controllers
walkways
Why must you not smoke when charging or changing a forklifts truck battery?
Possible explosion
What is a hazard?
Anything that can cause harm
What is a risk?
Something with the POTENTIAL to cause harm
What are the 3 types of workplace safety information that you can read?
Policies & procedures
Signage
Work Health & Safety
When unloading a truck with a forklift, what do you need to think about and plan for beside hazards?
Communication
Location
Access
Permits
SpotterWhy
should the side shift be centralised before driving off?
Balance & Safety
May a load be carried by only one fork arm of the forklift truck? Explain your answer
No. May cause damage to forklift arm
What precaution should the operator take when operating the forklift truck on wet or slippery surfaces?
Speeding, Braking Hard.
If the load isn’t against the heel of the fork arm, how would it affect the forklift
Reduced Stability
Reduced Capacity
What is meant by the term “rated capacity” in relation to a forklift?
Max Height, Max Weight, Max Load Centre-Distance
What do you need if there is a gap between a truck and a loading dock for the forklift to drive over?
A secured ramp
Is a forklift allowed to pick up more than its rated capacity?
No
What are 3 communication methods you use in the workplace?
Verbal
Written
Signage
If you come into contact with power lines, what steps should you take?
Warn Others.
Try, Break, Contact.
Jump, Shuffle, Clear 8 metres.
Do not touch forklift until serviced.
If a forklift has a load centre of 600mm, are you allowed to pick up a pallet with the length of 1400mm?
No. To long.
What are 4 things that would cause a forklift to tip over sideways?
Uncentred
Mast Up
Overloaded
Acceleration
What would cause a forklift to tip over forwards?
Uncentred Weight
Braking too hard
Mast up
Acceleration
List three people you should talk to about work site safety hazards
Manager
Work Health and Safety (WHS) Officer
Co-Workers
what do you need if there is a gap between a truck and a loading dock for the forklift to drive over?
A second ramp
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?
Enclosed Spaces
Brain Damage
When undertaking work, what responsibility does the HRW license holder have. give 2 examples?
Yourself
Others
What are 3 things your boss/company should do to insure a safe work environment?
Safe Environment
Equipment
Trained
Where would you find the plate capacity about the forklift and its attachments you are about to use?
Data plate
What direction should the load face when travelling downhill?
Uphill
What are 5 type of attachment you can use on a forklift?
Fork extension
Clamps
Safety Cage
Rotators
Gib
Where would you find the information, if you are unsure, about the position of the controls or attachment for a forklift?
Manual
If you are using an attachment besides fork arms, what effect would it have on the forklift?
Reduced Stability
Reduced Capacity
What important function does the load, the load guard and the overhead guard perform on your forklift
Protecting The Mast
Protection
What type of damage do you need to check the wheels and tyres of a forklift?
Chunks
Loose Bolts
Uneven Tread
Flat Air/Tyre
Why do you need to check the weather before you start working?
Ensure Safety
why is it unsafe to work over or next to people?
Hit or Kill
Why is rear end swing dangerous
Tip over, hit someone or something.
Why must batteries be charged in an open area?
vent the fumes
when are you permitted to carry passengers on a forklift?
When manufacture allows
what can happen to your forklift when travelling fast or turning a corner with the load raised?
forklift can tip
If your forklift started to fall over sideways, what would be the 2 things that you would do?
Keep seatbelt on
Brace yourself
List 4 places where you would not park your forklift?
Driveway
Isle
Next to fire equipment
Medical
Emergency exits
List 5 procedures you should follow when parking your Forklift
Find a safe place
Neutral
Handbrake
Forks on ground
Turn off engine
