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  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Theory Assessment

  • You are required to inspect your forklift truck before use. Name at least four parts which would form part of your inspection?

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

  • What precautions should be taken by the operator when a leak in the fuel system is Suspected or detected?

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

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

  • What direction must the load Face when travelling up a ramp?

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

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

Practical Assessment

  • Prestart check completed

  • Gets into vehilce with 3 points of contact

  • Fastens seatbelt

  • Demonstrates correct start up procedure

  • Looks in direction of travel before the forklift truck moves and path is clear

  • Maintains a safe distance from other vehicles

  • Assesses the weight of a load before lifting

  • Travels at safe speed and knows the speed limit in th warehouse and onsite

  • Travels in reverse if load obscures forward vision, and must constantly look in the direction of travel.

  • Where fitted, fork arms must be below front axle height. With other fittings, bottom of load is at axle height and/or high enough to clear obstacles.

  • During travel, the mast is tilted back slightly to ensure the load is laying towards the load backrest or carriage. The load must remain correctly positioned on the attachment.

  • Travels at a safe speed and maintains safe control of forklift.

  • Parks equipment in a suitable location away from danger areas

  • Lowers fork arms/attachments to ground

  • Appropriate gear, relevant to the forklift transmission type, is selected when parking vehicle

  • Applies parking brake

  • Can you explain how to find and interpret the forklift load chart plate?

  • Engine/power is turned off correctly without E-Stopping

  • Lifts completed under supervision

Assessment Summary

  • Photo of High Risk Work Ticket

  • Verified as competent at time of assessment?

  • Trainee signature

  • Trainer signature verifying competence

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