Theory AI Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘HAZARD’?
Something that may cause harm or injury
What does the term ‘RISK’ refer to?
What could happen to you when exposed to a hazard
What is a worker’s legal ‘DUTY OF CARE’?
Take care of your own safety and take care of others’ safety
Name one safety regulator in Australia.
SafeWork NSW
What actions can a safety regulator take if you work unsafely with a HRWL?
- Suspend your HRWL
- Cancel your HRWL
- Refuse to renew your HRWL
What must an employer provide to ensure safety at work?
- Provide a safe workplace
- Provide safe working equipment
- Provide safe working systems
- Provide safe facilities
What are some sources of information relating to safety?
- Operator’s manual
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Safety policies
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Australian standards
- Safe work load charts (SWL)
- Codes of practice
- Safe work procedures (SWP)
Who should be informed about hazards in the workplace?
- Supervisors
- First aid officers
- Co-workers
- Fire wardens
- Managers
- Truck drivers
List some common hazards in a forklift operating environment.
- Power lines
- Slopes or ramps
- People
- Overhead light fixtures
- Other forklift traffic
- Damaged racking systems
- Poor lighting
- Truck traffic
- Poor ventilation
- Loading docks
- Poor weather conditions
- Excessive noise
- Uneven surfaces
- Hot or cold environments
- Wet surfaces
- Surrounding structures
- Blind corners
- Dangerous goods
- Obstructions
What is a method to make power lines more visible?
- Tiger Tails
- Power line marker balls
- Warning signs
What is the minimum distance to operate equipment near power lines up to and including 132kV in NSW?
3.0m
What should you do if you accidentally come into contact with overhead powerlines while operating a forklift?
- Warn people to stay away
- Try to break away from the power lines
- Stay in the forklift if safe, otherwise exit and jump/shuffle 8m away with feet together
- Do not touch any metal
- Report to a supervisor
- Check forklift before reuse
What are some common control measures to keep pedestrians safe around forklift operations?
- Warning signs
- Barriers
- Walkways
- Flashing lights
- Traffic mirrors
What should you ensure when operating a forklift at night?
Adequate lighting
What type of forklift is most suitable in a confined area with limited air flow?
An electric forklift
What are the risks associated with internal combustion forklifts in restricted airflow?
Fumes can kill you
What is ‘REAR END SWING’ in forklift operation?
A movement where the rear end swings around at about three times the speed of the forklift
What should you consider before shifting loads with a forklift?
- Load weight
- Safest route
- Location of the load
- Type of forklift
- Type of attachment
- Capacity of the forklift
- Communications
- Permits required
- Equipment required
What must be checked during a pre-start inspection of a forklift?
- Log book
- Guards
- Operators/manufactures manual
- Hydraulic hoses
- Tyres & wheels
- Chains
- Fluid levels
- Hydraulic rams
- Forks
- Pulleys
- Mast
- Structural damage
- Battery
- Mirrors
- LPG cylinder
- Carriage
- Data plate
- Seat
- Fork locking pins
- Seat belt
What can affect a forklift’s overall capacity when using attachments?
The type and length of the attachment
What gas is released when a forklift battery is charged?
Hydrogen Sulphide
True or False: You should refuel a forklift while the engine is running.
False
What should you do if a co-worker gives you an unclear signal while operating the forklift?
Stop the forklift and ask to repeat the signal
What effect do attachments have on a forklift’s overall capacity?
Attachments can dramatically reduce the capacity due to a greater load centre distance.
An example of an attachment is a “Carpet Spike”, which is extremely long in length.
What should you do if you find a fault on the forklift?
Remove the key, tag ‘out of service’, and report to a supervisor.
What unique hazards can affect forklift operation in different weather conditions?
- Wet/slippery conditions
- UV rays from the sun
- Cold/strong winds
- Fog limits visibility
- Extreme cold temperatures
Why is it important for tyres on some forklifts to be at the same operating pressure?
To keep the forklift AND load stable.
What are the two guards fitted on all forklifts, and what do they protect?
- Load Guard: Protects the mast and operator from the load
- Overhead Guard: Protects the operator’s head from falling objects
What operational checks need to be done when starting a forklift?
- Steering
- Brakes
- Horn
- Lights
- Hydraulic levers
- Gauges
- Reverse beeper
What methods can be used to work out the weight of a load?
- Checking weighbridge documents
- Calculating the weight
- Checking the load for labels
- Weighing the load
- Checking the inventory system
What should you do when your view is obstructed by a load?
- Travel in reverse
- Use a spotter
- Repack the load if safe to do so
What is the risk of carrying passengers on a forklift?
It is only permitted in very rare circumstances when the forklift is designed to do so.
What is the safe height for traveling with a load on a forklift?
- At axle height
- As low as possible
What should you do when traveling up ramps with a load?
Always face the load up the ramp.
What actions can cause a forklift to tip over sideways?
- Turning too fast
- Turning on ramps
- Turning with a load raised
- Driving on uneven surfaces
- Driving with an uneven/unbalanced load
- Carrying the load on one fork
- Uneven tyres
- Side shift not in centred
What actions can cause a forklift to tip over forwards?
- Driving overloaded
- Braking severely
- Driving with the load too high
- Driving too fast
- Driving with load facing forwards down the hill
- Driving over an uneven surface
- Driving with an uneven/unbalanced load
- Having too much forward tilt with the load raised
- Having the load too far forward on the forks
List some common attachments used with forklifts.
- Drum CLAMP
- Paper Roll CLAMP
- Bale CLAMP
- Fork extensions (Slippers)
- Jib
- Carpet Spikes
- Personnel Work Platforms
- Rotators
What is the ‘Side shift function’ on modern forklifts?
It allows the load guard to shift left and right to square up a load.
What three things should be considered when stacking loads?
- A flat level surface
- Heaviest goods on the bottom
- Keep the stack stable
What should you do if your forklift is tipping over sideways?
- Stay in the forklift
- Brace yourself
- Lean away from the tipping side
What is the function of a forklift’s seatbelt?
To stop you falling out in an accident.
What is the ‘FULCRUM’ in a counter-balance forklift?
The balance point, indicated by the front tyres touching the ground.
What hazards are associated with using a jib attachment on a forklift?
- A lower capacity
- A swinging load
What should you do in case of a catastrophic failure of brakes, steering, or hydraulic systems?
- Stop the forklift & tag ‘out of service’
- Report to a supervisor
What must be placed across the gap when unloading goods from a truck to a loading dock?
- Dock Plates
- Bridge Plates
How is the horizontal load centre (DIM B) calculated?
Length (DIM B) ÷ 2.
What does the term ‘load centre distance’ refer to?
The distance from the vertical face (heel) of the forks to the load’s centre of gravity.
What is the most common load centre distance for forklifts in Australia?
600mm.
Where should a forklift NOT be parked?
- Near first aid stations
- Near emergency exits
- Near fire extinguishers
- On ramps
- On walkways
What steps need to be taken when parking a forklift?
- Tilt forks forward and lower to the ground
- Hand brake on
- Neutral gear
- Remove the keys
- Turn off the LPG cylinder
- Place battery on charge
What is the total weight of a pallet of cement bags if there are five bags per layer, eight layers, and each bag weighs 25kg, plus the pallet weight of 30kg?
1030kg.
What is the total weight of a pallet with 40 bags of cement, each weighing 25kg, plus the weight of the pallet itself (30kg)?
1030kg
Calculation: (5 bags/layer * 8 layers = 40 bags) -> (40 bags * 25kg = 1000kg) -> (1000kg + 30kg = 1030kg)
What is the grand total weight of a pallet with 6 drums, each weighing 150kg, plus the weight of the pallet (35kg)?
935kg
Calculation: (6 drums * 150kg = 900kg) -> (900kg + 35kg = 935kg)
How do you calculate the load centre distance from the load width?
Load width (or length) divided by 2 = Load Centre Distance
This formula is used to find the load centre for any given load.
What is the load centre distance for a load that is 1400mm wide?
700mm
Calculation: 1400mm ÷ 2 = 700mm
What is the load centre distance for a load that is 1000mm wide?
500mm
Calculation: 1000mm ÷ 2 = 500mm
What does the forklift data plate indicate about a forklift’s capacity?
Rated capacity in kg, fork height, and load centre
It includes specifications for MAST VERTICAL and MAST FORWARD TILT.
What is the maximum rated capacity of the example forklift with a horizontal load centre distance of 1200mm?
9000kg
This is the maximum weight the forklift can safely lift.
Fill in the blank: To determine if a load can be lifted by the forklift, you must compare the load weight and _______.
load centres
What is the total weight of a loaded shipping container with a tare weight of 5000kg and a load of 7000kg?
12000kg
Calculation: 5000kg (tare) + 7000kg (load) = 12000kg
True or False: A loaded shipping container with a total weight of 12000kg is within the capacity of a forklift rated at 9000kg.
False
The total weight exceeds the forklift’s rated capacity.
What surfaces should be avoided when operating a forklift?
- Backfilled ground
- Potholes
- Rough uneven surfaces
- Sloping surfaces
These surfaces can compromise stability and safety when operating a forklift.
What are some ways to separate pedestrians from forklift operating areas?
- Overhead walkways
- Designated walkways
- High impact barriers
- Pedestrian crossings
- Gates and bollards
These measures help ensure safety in areas where forklifts operate.
What color are temporary barriers commonly used to indicate pedestrian areas?
Bright yellow
This color is used for visibility and safety.
What is the purpose of flashing lights on loading docks?
To indicate to a forklift driver that a truck is now safe to unload or load
This enhances safety during loading operations.
What is the maximum lift height of the forklift in the data plate example?
4200mm
This measurement indicates how high the forklift can lift loads.
