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1
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What can WorkSafe do to a High-Risk Work (HRW) license holder if they fail to work safely? (2)

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  1. Suspend your license
  2. Cancel your license
  3. Prosecute you
  4. Refuse to renew your license
  5. Order a reassessment on your license
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Where could you find workplace safety information? (3)

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  1. OHS/WHS Policies
  2. Operator’s Manual
  3. Manufacturer’s instructions
  4. OHS/WHS Representative
  5. Legislation and Regulations
  6. Australian Standards
  7. Codes of Practice
  8. Management Plans
  9. Safe Work Procedures
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What are some workplace hazards you need to plan for? (7)

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  1. Powerlines
  2. Underground Service Lines
  3. People/ Pedestrians
  4. Doorways/exits
  5. Other Equipment
  6. Weather/Wind
  7. Vehicle Traffic
  8. Blind Corners
  9. Uneven Ground
  10. Ramps or slopes
  11. Wet surfaces
  12. Loading docks
  13. Surrounding buildings
  14. Bridges
  15. Dangerous materials
  16. Bad Lighting
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Who could you talk to about hazards before you start work? (3)

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  1. Workmates
  2. Supervisors
  3. Managers
  4. Safety Representatives
  5. Workplace engineers
  6. OHS reps and OHS committee members
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What could be an advantage of checking the weather forecast before you begin work? (1)

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  1. Help you plan the work environment
  2. Helps reduce risks
  3. Helps schedule work activities
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What is the meaning of the term HAZARD?

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A hazard is a situation or something that can cause harm to someone.

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What is the meaning of the term risk?

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The possibility that the hazard will cause injury or harm (eg. death, injury, illness)

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What is the minimum distance you have to keep away from overhead powerlines?
(Power Poles and Towers, w/ and w/o spotters)

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Power poles - NoGoZone - <3m - With a spotter 3m-6.4m - without a spotter - >6.4m
Towers - NoGoZone < 8m - With a spotter - 8-10m - without a spotter - >10m

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How can you find out the voltage of overhead power lines?

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Contact the power company.

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What 5 steps do you take if you hit power lines with your forklift? (5)(WASID)

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(WASID)
1. Warn others to stay away
2. Attempt to break contact if possible
3. Stay in the forklift if safe, if unsafe jump clear, landing on two feet, then hop/shuffle away with two feet together until 8m clear.
4. Incident report to supervisor, manager, power authority.
5. Do not use the forklift until it has been checked

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If you’re operating a forklift in a dark area, what must you do?

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Make sure you have good lighting so you can see the work area clearly.

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What visual systems can be used to identify overhead power lines? (2)

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  1. Tiger tails
  2. Warning signs
  3. Power line marker balls
  4. Different coloured markers
  5. Painting the bottom part of the power pole
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What hazard control measure can be used in the workplace to protect people? (3)

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  1. Warning signs
  2. Barriers/fencing
  3. Flashing hazard lights
  4. flag people
  5. traffic management plans
  6. pedestrian exclusion zones
  7. vehicle exclusion zones
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OTHER THAN HAZARDZ, what else do you need to plan for to ensure you work safely? (5) (PLACE)

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  1. Permits required
  2. Location of the task
  3. Attachments required or access to load
  4. Capacity of racking
    Capacity of forklift
    Communication
  5. Equipment type required
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What is your duty of care as a worker? (2)

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1.Take care of your own health and safety while at work
2. Take care not to affect others health and safety by your acts or omissions
3. Cooperate with your employer on Work Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
4. Not intentionally misusing or interfering with anything in the workplace.

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Why should we talk to people about hazards before we start work? (1)

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  1. To identify any workplace hazards
  2. So we understand and follow workplace rules and procedures
  3. To identify any hazards and controls
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What must an employer do to ensure the health and safety of an employee? (3)

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  1. Provide/maintain a safe workplace
  2. Provide/maintain safe equipment
  3. Provide/maintain safe work systems
  4. Provide adequate facilities
  5. Provide instruction, information, training and supervision
  6. Ensure the safe use, handling and storage of equipment and substances
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18
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You have just got your forklift license and are using an unfamiliar forklift. What should your employer do? (2)

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  1. Training
  2. Instruction
  3. Information
  4. Supervision
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How can you communicate with other people to ensure their safety? (3)

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  1. Signs
  2. Writing
  3. Verbally/talking
  4. Hand signals
  5. Eye contact
  6. Warning devices (horn)
  7. Worksite protocol
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If your communication stops working or you don’t understand what a workmate said to you, what would you do?

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Stop the forklift and get them to repeat what they said

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21
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What are some PRE-START checks you would conduct on the forklift before use? (6)

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  1. Tyres - Secured, in good condition, no damage/wear, air pressure
  2. Forks/Tynes - Evenly Spread, no sharp edges, locking pins in place
  3. Guards - Overhead Guard and load backrest
  4. Structure - No cracks/bends, dents/distortion or broken parts
  5. Mast - Chains are level, rams not pitted or leaking, no wear. No damage or leaks to hoses.
  6. Log book - correct for forklift and up to date
  7. Controls - clearly marked, steering wheel is secure
  8. Seat - check seat is secure and seatbelt is in good working order.
  9. Lights/beacons - all working and in good condition
  10. Data plate - In place, legible and correct
  11. Battery - Working and in good condition
  12. Gas Bottle - Gas levels, secured, in date no damage
  13. Battery charge - at least 75% when raising forks
  14. Liquid levels - Oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, leaks under forklift
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What are some OPERATIONAL CHECKS you would carry out before starting to work on the forklift? (3)

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  1. Brakes are working
  2. Steering working
  3. Hydraulics working
  4. Warning devices working
  5. Horn and reverse beep work
  6. Lights are working
  7. Gauges for warnings
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23
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If the data plate is damaged and you can’t read it, what would you do?

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  1. Don’t use forklift
  2. Isolate the forklift
  3. Tag out forklift
  4. Report the issue
  5. Fill out the problem in the logbook
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What are some hazards associated with weather that can affect your forklift operations? (3)

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  1. Snow/ice/rain
  2. Wet/slippery surfaces
  3. Strong winds
  4. Smoke/fog
  5. Heat/sun exposure
  6. Poor visibility
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25
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Forklifts steer with their rear tyres, causing rear end swing. Why is this dangerous?

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Fast sideways movement is a risk to people and structures.

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Why is it important to keep tyres at the correct air pressure?

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To make sure the forklift remains stable.

27
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What are some guards fitted to a forklift and what do they do? (2)

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  1. Overhead guard - Protects operator from falling objects
  2. Load guard/backrest - Protects the operator and stops the load from hitting the mast.
  3. Foot Guard - protects the operators feet
28
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Which way would your load face when driving up a ramp?

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The load faces up the ramp.

29
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What can happen if you turn a loaded forklift on a ramp or slope? (2)

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The load can fall off
You might tip the forklift.

30
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How can you find out the weight of the load you are about to lift? (3)

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  1. Check the weighbridge or consignment note
  2. Read the weight on the load
  3. Weigh the load
  4. Calculate the load
  5. Check inventory systems
31
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You can’t see where you’re going, what should you do? (2)

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  1. Drive in reverse
  2. Repack the load
  3. Use a spotter or guide
32
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Why is it unsafe to raise or lower a load near people?

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The load, or part of it, could fall and injure/kill someone

33
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What can cause the forklift to tip over SIDEWAYS? (3)

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  1. Turning too fast
  2. Driving too fast
  3. Uneven Load
  4. Uneven Ground
  5. Turning with the load in the air
  6. Side shift not being centered
  7. Turning on a slope
  8. Flat tyre
34
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What can cause the forklift to tip over BACKWARDS/FORWARDS (3)

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  1. Driving too fast
  2. Braking too hard
  3. Uneven Load
  4. Uneven Ground
  5. Overloaded
  6. Load centre too far forward
  7. Load not pushed back
  8. Using the tilt incorrectly
  9. Operating on a slope
  10. Driving with a raised load
  11. Hitting overhead obstructions
35
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What do you do if your forklift is tipping over? (2)

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  1. Stay in the forklift
  2. Brace
  3. Lean away from fall/impact
36
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Where is the fulcrum (point of balance) located?

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Where the front tyres touch the ground.

37
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How is the load centre distance measured?

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From the load’s centre of gravity to the vertical face of the forks.

38
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If the load isn’t pushed back touching the heel of the forks, what effect does this have on the forklift?

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Load capacity and stability is reduced. Load might tip over.

39
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Why must you always wear a seatbelt? (1)

A
  1. Stops the operator falling out when tipped over.
  2. It stops the operator being thrown around if there is a collision.
40
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What would you do in the event of machine failure, such as loss of brakes, steering or failure of hydraulic system? (5) (STIRR)

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  1. Stop the forklift
  2. Tag the forklift
  3. Isolate it
  4. Record it in the logbook
  5. Report to supervisor
41
Q

When can you carry passengers in a forklift?

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When it is designed with an extra seat and seatbelt.

42
Q

When carrying a load, what is a safe height to carry the load at?

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Axle height/ as low to the ground as possible

43
Q

Why is it dangerous to travel with the load raised in the air?

A

Forklift could get unstable and fall over.

44
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Why is it dangerous to carry a load only using one fork arm? (2)

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  1. Unstable load
  2. Forklift unstable
  3. Can damage the forks
  4. Can damage the mast/carriage
45
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Why should you watch and monitor your load while you’re moving?

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To ensure the load is stable and balanced

46
Q

Where would you find out the correct way to secure an attachment?

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In the manufacturer’s manual or operator instructions

47
Q

Why is it dangerous to use an internal combustion engine in a confined area (gas forklift)?

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Could breathe in dangerous gasses leading to death

48
Q

What would be the best type of forklift to use in a confined area?

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An electric battery operated forklift

49
Q

If changing forklift batteries, why is good airflow essential?

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Batteries that are charging release explosive gases. Good airflow reduces explosion risk.

50
Q

What is likely to happen to the load capacity of the forklift when you add an attachment?

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The load capacity (and load centre distance capacity) will decrease?

51
Q

Where do you find the rated load capacity for a forklift and attachments?

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On the forklifts data plate.

52
Q

What should you place over the gap between a truck and a loading dock?

A

A secured bridge plate or dock plate.

53
Q

Why should you keep your side-shift centralized while traveling with a load?

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To maintain the stability of the load and forklift.

54
Q

You’re stacking things on top of each other, what do you need to make sure to do? (3)

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  1. Loads are stacked flat and firm on a level surface
  2. Stack doesn’t become too high and unstable
  3. Heavy goods are at the bottom
  4. The load below can support the load above
55
Q

What is the main hazard using a jib attachment?

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The load swings, causing less stability and a change to the centre of gravity.

56
Q

Name 4 forklift attachments.

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  1. Bale clamps
  2. Drum clamp
  3. Paper roll clamp
  4. Carpet spike
  5. Rotator
  6. Personal work platform
57
Q

Where would you not park your forklift? (3)

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  1. First aid stations
  2. Fire-fighting equipment
  3. Doorways
  4. E-exits
  5. ramps/slopes
  6. Pedestrian walkways
  7. blocking traffic
  8. under powerlines with insufficient clearance
  9. within 2m from rail track
58
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What steps do you take when parking your forklift? (3)

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  1. Forks lowered and flat to the ground
  2. Forklift in neutral
  3. Parking brake applied
  4. Turn off
  5. Remove key
59
Q

Why do you take the key out when you leave the forklift?

A

To prevent unauthorised use.

60
Q

What is the most common load centre distance on a forklift?

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600mm (Australian standard pallets are 1200m2)

61
Q

Why do you turn off the engine if refueling the forklift?

A

The fuel can catch fire

62
Q

What would you do to be safe when driving a forklift on a wet or slippery surface? (2)

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  1. Drive slowly
  2. Exercise extra care
  3. Avoid ramps/slopes
  4. Avoid sudden braking
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