Australian Forklift Truck Licence Assessment

Front 1

01. You are required to inspect your forklift truck before use. Name at least four liquid levels that would form part of your inspection.

Back 1

Hydraulic Oil
Engine Oil
Transmission oil
Brake fluid
Coolant
Fuel
Battery electrolyte level

Front 2

02. You are required to inspect your forklift before use. Name at least 4 parts which would form part of your inspection.

Back 2

Brakes
Steering
Controls
Lights
Warning Devices
Tyres
Attachments
Security of attachments

Front 3

03. What precautions should be taken by the operator, when a leak in the fuel system is suspected or detected?

Back 3

Stop and turn off the fuel, if possible
Remove the key
Tag the forklift out of order
Report the fault to your supervisor

Front 4

04. During your pre operational check a hydraulic leak is detected, what action would you take?

Back 4

Remove the key
Tag the forklift out of order
Report the fault to your supervisor

Front 5

05. During your pre operational check you notice the data plate is missing or unreadable. What action would you take?

Back 5

Remove the key
Tag the forklift out of order
Report the fault to your supervisor

Front 6

06. Under what circumstances could an operator make minor repairs, alterations or adjustments to a forklift truck?

Back 6

Only if you were competent person who was authorized by your employer.

Front 7

07. If you noticed a crack in the heel of a fork arm would you try and repair it yourself?

Back 7

No, remove the key
Tag the machine out of order
Report the fault to your supervisor

Front 8

08. A tyre is found to have low pressure. When would you attend to this problem?

Back 8

Immediately.

Front 9

09. What important function does a load backrest (load guard) perform on a forklift truck?

Back 9

It stops the load from falling into the mast or onto the operator.

Front 10

10. To protect the operator from falling objects, what should be provided on a forklift truck?

Back 10

Overhead guard
Load backrest

Front 11

11. Should a forklift truck be refuelled while the engine is running? Explain your answer.

Back 11

No. The fuel may ignite.

Front 12

12. What direction must the load face when travelling up a ramp?

Back 12

Uphill

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13. When travelling up a ramp, why must the load face uphill?

Back 13

To ensure stability is maintained and to prevent the load from falling off the fork arms.

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14. What direction must the load face when travelling down a ramp?

Back 14

Uphill

Front 15

15. Why is it unsafe to turn a forklift truck when it is on a ramp or sloping surface?

Back 15

The forklift may tip over sideways or the load may slide off.

Front 16

16. When operating a forklift truck why is it dangerous to turn a corner with the load raised?

Back 16

The forklift may tip over sideways or the load may slide off.

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17. How should you drive a forklift truck across railway tracks?

Back 17

Slowly on a 45 degree angle, or use a ramp or bridging plate.

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18. When travelling, at what height should the load and fork arms be?

Back 18

Below the front axle.

Front 19

19. When travelling name 2 items / conditions that would influence your speed of travel.

Back 19

Surface conditions
Layout of work area
Potential hazards
Pedestrians
Weather conditions
Speed limit signs
Work place policy

Front 20

20. A pallet contains an unbalanced load with one end heavier than the other. Which end should be against the heel of the fork arms?

Back 20

The heavy end.

Front 21

21. What would you do if you noticed a badly damaged pallet supporting a load?

Back 21

Re-stack the load onto an undamaged pallet.

Front 22

22. How should bagged goods be transported and stored?

Back 22

Cross stacked on a pallet. Above 1.5m stack into a pyramid shape.

Front 23

23. What is the minimum distance you should keep your forklift truck and load away from domestic power lines and high voltage transmission lines?

Back 23

2m from Domestic
6m from High Voltage

Front 24

24. What would you do if you drove your forklift truck mast into powerlines? List 3 actions.

Back 24

Warn others to stay clear & not to touch forklift.
Try to break contact with power lines by moving forklift if possible.
Remain in or on the forklift until informed that conditions are safe.
If you must leave the forklift, jump clear ensuring that you don't contact the forklift and the ground at the same time.

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25. Why is it dangerous to use internal combustions engines in confined spaces?

Back 25

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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26. What is the most suitable forklift truck to use in a confined space?

Back 26

A battery powered forklift.

Front 27

27. Why must batteries be charged in a well ventilated area?

Back 27

To reduce the risk of build up of explosive gases.

Front 28

28. Why must you not smoke when charging or changing forklift truck batteries?

Back 28

The gases from the battery may ignite.

Front 29

29. What type of forklift should be selected for working on rough or unstable terrain?

Back 29

4X4 or rough terrain type forklift.

Front 30

30. What is meant by "Collapsed height" in relation to a forklift truck?

Back 30

The distance measured from the ground to the top of the mast when fork arms are at their lowest position.

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31. What is meant by "Overall extended height" in relation to a forklift truck?

Back 31

It is the distance measured from the ground to the top of the load backrest when the forks are fully raised.

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32. When travelling with a large load that obscures your vision, what precautions would you take?

Back 32

Travel in reverse or use a guide.

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33. What should be provided when a forklift truck is working over a roadway, footpath or areas open to the public?

Back 33

Signs, barriers or a guide.

Front 34

34. Name two safeguards on the forklift to protect other personnel when loads are being moved by a forklift truck?

Back 34

Signs
Barriers
Horn
Warning lights

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35. Why is "rear end" swing dangerous on forklift fitted with rear end steering?

Back 35

The rear end turns fast, which is a hazard for people nearby.

Front 36

36. Why is a work permit to operate a forklift truck necessary at some work sites?

Back 36

To ensure that safety control measures are in place and followed before operating.

Front 37

37. May a load be carried by only one fork arm of the forklift truck? Explain your answer.

Back 37

No, the fork arm may be over stressed or the forklift may become unstable.

Front 38

38. Are you allowed to add additional counterweights to a forklift truck without referring to the forklift manufacturer? Explain your answer.

Back 38

No, unless advised otherwise by the manufacturer.

Front 39

39. What precautions should the operator take when operating the forklift truck on wet or slippery surfaces?

Back 39

Reduce speed and proceed with caution.

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40. What checks must be made before using an attachment on a forklift truck?

Back 40

The attachment must be listed on the data plate.
It must be secured to the forklift.
It must be the right ripe of attachment for the forklift and the load.

Front 41

41. If you are required to use an attachment that you are not familiar with, what should you do?

Back 41

Familiarize yourself with the equipment before starting. If needed undergo training.

Front 42

42. Name three operating precautions you must take when using a jib attachment?

Back 42

Travel slow and turn slow.
Load must be kept as low as possible.
Jib must be kept as low as possible and not tilted forward past the vertical.
Treat forklift as if it is partially loaded at all times.

Front 43

43. Is it permissible to use forward tilt when lifting loads with a jib attachment? Explain our answer.

Back 43

No, the mast must be vertical or on back tilt at all times.

Front 44

44. What must be marked on each hook position on a jib attachment?

Back 44

Safe Working Load (SWL)

Front 45

45. When operating a forklift fitted with a carpet spike, what precautions would you take?

Back 45

Be aware of the length of the spike when turning. Be aware of the reduced lifting capacity and stability of the forklift.

Front 46

46. Why should a side shift attachment be centralized before travelling with a load?

Back 46

The forklift truck will be unstable if the load is off to one side.

Front 47

47. When using a revolving attachment is it permissible to rotate the load while travelling? Explain your answer.

Back 47

No, the forklift will be unstable. Only rotate when stopped.

Front 48

48. What should be used to carry drums with a forklift truck?

Back 48

With a drum clamp or on a pallet.

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49. What must a lifting ring and the slings attached to it have in common?

Back 49

Both must have equal lifting capacity (Safe Working Load).

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50. Should a jib attachment, lifting hook be fixed or able to swivel (turn)?

Back 50

Swivel

Front 51

51. For what reason must you ensure that a jib attachment hook is centred directly over a load before lifting?

Back 51

To keep the forklift stable and to prevent the load from swinging on lift.

Front 52

52. When should slings be inspected?

Back 52

Before use.

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53. When inspecting wire rope slings, list 5 defects that would render the sling unsafe to use.

Back 53

C.R.A.S.H.
C - Crushing
R - Rust
A - Acid
S - Stretching
H - Heat

Front 54

54. How would you determine the working load limit (W.L.L) for synthetic webbing slings?

Back 54

By the colour coding or the tag attached.

Front 55

55. Why is it important to secure the pin of a shackle?

Back 55

To prevent it unscrewing.

Front 56

56. What percentage of wear in a shackle would make it unsafe to use?

Back 56

10% or more.

Front 57

57. How would you determine the Safe Working Load (S.W.L) of a multi-leg chain sling?

Back 57

Read the tag attached.

Front 58

58. Should a load be raised or lowered near or over people? Explain your answer.

Back 58

No, it is against safe operating procedures.

Front 59

59. What must be provided on a forklift truck to allow a passenger to be carried?

Back 59

An approved seat and footrest.

Front 60

60. Is it permissible to carry passengers on the bare fork arms or load? Explain your answer.

Back 60

No, it is against regulations.

Front 61

61. By what means can people be raised on a forklift truck?

Back 61

In an approved and secured work platform.

Front 62

62. When using a Work Platform to lift people, what position must the travel controls be in, and in what position must the parking brake be?

Back 62

Travel controls must be in neutral and the parking brake must be engaged.

Front 63

63. Where must the operator of a forklift truck remain when a person is raised in a Work Platform?

Back 63

Operator must remain at the forklift controls at all times.

Front 64

64. Is a stepladder or other device allowed to be used to gain extra height whilst working from a work platform?

Back 64

No, Never.

Front 65

65. On an electric forklift what would you use to isolate the power supply in an emergency?

Back 65

The Emergency isolator.

Front 66

66. Give reasons why pre-operational checks are necessary before operating a forklift truck?

Back 66

To identify damage, prevent accidents and to ensure safe operation of the forklift truck.

Front 67

67. If any defects are found or detected what must you do?

Back 67

Remove the key
Tag the forklift out of order
Report the fault to the supervisor.

Front 68

68. Why is tyre pressure, and condition for pneumatic tyres, important to the stability of a forklift truck?

Back 68

A flat tyre can cause the forklift truck to tip over.

Front 69

69. Because of load length, two forklifts are used to handle the same load (simultaneous use). Name any three operating precautions that must be observed.

Back 69

Only experienced operators to be used.
The operation must be controlled by a 3rd person, who is responsible and experienced.
The load applied to each forklift must not be more than 75% of it's rated capacity.
The distance travelled shall be limited to clearing the load carrier.

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70. How would you establish the capacity and limitation (Safe Working Load) of the forklift truck and equipment you are required to use?

Back 70

By the forklift data plate.

Front 71

71. What is meant by the term "Rated Capacity" in relation to a forklift?

Back 71

Is the maximum load that a forklift truck can lift at a specified load height and load centre distance.

Front 72

72. What is meant by "Load centre distance"?

Back 72

It is the distance measured from the vertical face of the forks to the load's centre of gravity.

Front 73

73. How does increasing the load centre distance affect the capacity of a forklift?

Back 73

It reduces the lifting capacity.

Front 74

74. How will a forklift truck be affected if the load is not hard against the heel of the fork arms?

Back 74

The forklift truck capacity will be reduced and stability will be affected.

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75. Where is the forward point of balance (FULCRUM) for a forklift truck?

Back 75

It is where a line drawn vertically passing through the centre of the front axle, meets the ground.

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76. Is all the weight behind the Point of Balance acting as a counter-weight?

Back 76

YES

Front 77

77. The forklift in attachment A (not provided) are rated at 2000Kg at 600mm load centre. Which one is overloaded?

Back 77

A.

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78. A forklift in attachment B (not provided) is rated at 4500Kg at 600mm load centre. Which of the loads are within the capacity of the forklift?

Back 78

C.

Front 79

79. Give 2 reasons why you check the weight of a load against the forklift specifications.

Back 79

To ensure load is within forklift lifting capacity.
To prevent accidents and damage.
To prevent overloading.

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80. How would you determine the weight of an unmarked load?

Back 80

By calculation, Consignment Notes or weighbridge certificates.

Front 81

81. What is the approximate mass (weight) of a 200 litre (44 gallon) drum full of water?

Back 81

213Kg.

Front 82

82. How many kilograms are within 1 tonne?

Back 82

1000Kg.

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83. What things should be considered when tiering (stacking) loads on top of each other?

Back 83

Loads should be stacked on a firm level site.
Heavy good on the botton.
Stack should not become unstable due to the height.

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84. When should forward tilt of the mast be used?

Back 84

Only when picking up and placing loads and parking the forklift.

Front 85

85. A pallet appears to be unsafely loaded. What would you do before attempting to lift it?

Back 85

Restack it so it is safe.

Front 86

86. Name 3 operating conditions that may cause a forklift to tip over sideways (lateral instability)?

Back 86

Turning at speed
Uneven Surfaces
Uneven load
Flat tyre
Driving too fast
Turning with the load raised
Braking too hard when cornering
Side shift not centred

Front 87

87. Name 3 operating conditions that may cause a forklift truck to tip forward length - ways (longitudinal instability)?

Back 87

Overloading
Severe braking
Incorrect Use of the mast tilt
Load not positioned against the vertical face of the forks
Shifting of the load centre forward
Operating on a sloping surface

Front 88

88. What should be provided for the gap between a truck and a loading dock before shifting a load?

Back 88

Secured dock plates or bridge plates.

Front 89

89. Which vehicles must you give right of way to during emergency situations?

Back 89

All emergency vehicles.

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90. Name three locations within the workplace where you would not park your forklift truck.

Back 90

Near first aid stations
Near fire fighting appliances
Near doorways
On sloping surfaces
On or near pedestrian walkways
Emergency exits
Where it is obstructing other traffic
Not less than 2m to the nearest rail of a rail track

Front 91

91. Why would you NOT park your forklift in front a doorway?

Back 91

The doorway may need to be used in an emergency.

Front 92

92. If your forklift must be parked on a inclined (sloping) surface what precautions would you take?

Back 92

In addition to normal parking procedures, choke the wheels of the forklift.

Front 93

93. When parking your forklift, what must be done with the fork arms?

Back 93

The fork arms should rest flat on the ground.

Front 94

94. Why do you turn off the LPG fuel valve after parking and before leaving your forklift truck?

Back 94

To reduce the risk of explosion caused by leaking LPG.

Front 95

95. Give 3 reasons why post operational checks are carried out on a forklift.

Back 95

To detect structural damage.
To ensure all systems are closed off
To detect leaks in oil/hydraulic lines
To ensure forklift is ready for next operator

Front 96

96. Whist carrying out a post operational check you notice a fault, what do you do before leaving the forklift?

Back 96

Remove the key
Tag the machine out of order
Report the fault to the supervisor

Front 97

97. What is the reason for removing the ignition key when leaving the forklift unattended?

Back 97

To prevent unauthorized use.