Hazards- Controls and Planning

Question 1

a) When identifying hazards on a worksite, who should you consult with? List 3 people;
b) Explain why you should consult with the people listed above;

Answer 1

1 . Workplace officers

2. Co-workers
3. Employers

To promote good understanding of workplace policies and procedures

Question 2

Prior to you commencing work operations, you should always inspect the work area for hazards, provide 8 examples of workplace hazards that could be identified;

Answer 2

1. other forklifts
2. other people
3. doorways
4. power poles
5. other objects
6. overhead lights
7. dangerous goods
8. other buildings

Question 3

What are the safe distances from power lines you must maintain?

Answer 3

Below 132k volts; 3 metres
Between 132k-330k; 6 metres
Above 330k; 8 metres

Question 4

When you are required to find out the volts for overhead power lines who should you consult with?

Answer 4

Contact power company

Question 5

During forklift operations you make contact with power lines, list 5 actions you should take;

Answer 5

1. Warn other people
2. try to break the forklift contact with the powerline
3. remain in the forklift until it is safe to exit
4. notify the supervisor
5. tag the forklift out of use

Question 6

List below 3 examples of visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead power lines;

Answer 6

1. tiger tails
2. colour markers
3. safety warning signs

Question 7

What are 3 control measures you can implement to protect other people on the worksite from forklift operations?

Answer 7

1. signs
2. barriers
3. spotter

Question 8

what must you have on at night or in dark areas?

Answer 8

correct lighting

Question 9

a) why should you not use forklifts in a confined are that are fuel powered?
b) explain which type of forklift is best used in a confined area

Answer 9

People can be overcome by the dangerous gases

Battery powered forklift

Question 10

When operating a forklift outside, explain why it is useful to get a weather forecast when planning work operations; provide 3 reasons

Answer 10

1. prepare for suitable controls
2. plan the work environment
3. schedule work activities

Question 11

What may happen if you don’t charge batteries in a well-ventilated area?

Answer 11

When batteries are under charged they give off explosive gases that could explode

Question 12

If you are required to operate a forklift on a wet or slippery surface, what are 3 safety precautions you can implement while driving?

Answer 12

1. Drive slow
2. Brake slow
3. Turn slow

Question 13

Explain the reason rear end swing is dangerous

Answer 13

The swing could hit people and objects

Question 14

Why should you never refill petrol operated forklifts when the engine is on? (2 reasons)

Answer 14

1. forklift could ignite and explode

2. the vapours could ignite