TLILIC0003 TLILIC0003 Forklift Safety and Operations 1

Question 1

Before operating a forklift, which pre-operational check must you complete first?

Accepted Answer

Review the logbook for previous faults

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Check the tyres for wear and damage

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Ensure the load backrest extension is fitted

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Test the horn while travelling

Question 2

What does the rated capacity of a forklift refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum weight the forklift can carry at the manufacturer's specified load centre

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The maximum speed the forklift can travel when fully loaded

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The weight of the forklift itself including fuel and operator

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The combined weight of the forklift and maximum load

Question 3

A forklift has a rated capacity of 2,000 kg at a 500 mm load centre. If the load centre increases to 750 mm, what happens to the safe carrying capacity?

Accepted Answer

It decreases

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It increases proportionally

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It remains the same

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It doubles

Question 4

Which of the following forms the forklift's stability triangle?

Accepted Answer

The two front wheels and the rear axle pivot point

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The four corners of the forklift chassis

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The two forks and the mast

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The front axle, counterweight, and operator cab

Question 5

Under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act, what duty does a forklift operator have regarding hazards in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable care to identify hazards and report them to the person conducting the business or undertaking (PCBU)

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Report hazards only if they are in the operator's immediate work area

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Ignore minor hazards and only report serious injuries

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Only follow instructions from supervisors, with no independent duty to report

Question 6

What is the correct travelling position for the forks when moving a loaded forklift on level ground?

Accepted Answer

Raised 300–500 mm above ground with mast tilted back

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Raised to eye level for better visibility

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Fully lowered and flat on the ground

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Raised to the height of the load only

Question 7

When must a forklift operator record an entry in the logbook?

Accepted Answer

At the start and end of each shift, including any faults or damage found

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Only when a serious fault is found during pre-operational checks

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Only when instructed to do so by a supervisor

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Once per week, summarising all operations performed