TLILIC0003 TLILIC0003 Forklift Safety and Operations 2

Question 1

When operating a forklift near pedestrians, what is the safest practice?

Accepted Answer

Stop the forklift and give way to pedestrians

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Sound the horn once and continue at normal speed

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Flash the overhead light and proceed slowly

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Increase speed to clear the pedestrian zone quickly

Question 2

What does a forklift's data plate (capacity plate) show?

Accepted Answer

The rated load capacity at specified load centres and lift heights

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The operator's licence class required to operate the forklift

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The maximum speed permitted on public roads

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The service history and last maintenance date

Question 3

Which hazard is MOST likely to cause a forklift to tip sideways?

Accepted Answer

Turning at speed on a sloped or uneven surface with an elevated load

Answer

Travelling on a smooth, level concrete floor

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Operating in a temperature-controlled warehouse

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Lowering an empty pallet to floor level

Question 4

What action should you take if you discover a fuel leak on an LPG forklift during pre-operational checks?

Accepted Answer

Tag the forklift as out of service and report the fault immediately

Answer

Add a small amount of fuel and monitor the leak during the shift

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Tighten the connection yourself and record it in the logbook

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Operate the forklift briefly to use the remaining fuel before reporting

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the counterweight on a forklift?

Accepted Answer

To balance the weight of a load on the forks and prevent forward tip-over

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To increase the forklift's top speed

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To improve braking performance on wet floors

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To provide additional ballast for operating on slopes

Question 6

Under WHS legislation, who is responsible for ensuring forklift operators hold a valid High Risk Work (HRW) licence?

Accepted Answer

The person conducting the business or undertaking (PCBU)

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The forklift operator only

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The state transport authority

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The equipment hire company only

Question 7

What does 'stacking height' mean in relation to forklift operations?

Accepted Answer

The safe maximum height to which loads may be stacked in racking or freestanding

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The maximum height the forklift mast can extend

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The height at which the forklift's load backrest must be positioned

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The height restriction in the building where the forklift operates