Title Page
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Theory Assessment
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You are required to inspect your forklift truck before use. Name at least four parts which would form part of your inspection?
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If you noticed a crack in the heel of a fork arm would you try and repair it yourself?
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What precautions should be taken by the operator when a leak in the fuel system is Suspected or detected?
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A tyre is found to have low pressure. When would you attend to this problem?
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To protect the operator from falling objects, what should be provided on a forklift truck?
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What direction must the load Face when travelling up a ramp?
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Why is it unsafe to turn a forklift truck when it is on a ramp or sloping surface?
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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
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Prestart check completed
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Gets into vehilce with 3 points of contact
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Fastens seatbelt
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Demonstrates correct start up procedure
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Looks in direction of travel before the forklift truck moves and path is clear
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Maintains a safe distance from other vehicles
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Assesses the weight of a load before lifting
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Travels at safe speed and knows the speed limit in th warehouse and onsite
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Travels in reverse if load obscures forward vision, and must constantly look in the direction of travel.
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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.
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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.
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Travels at a safe speed and maintains safe control of forklift.
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Parks equipment in a suitable location away from danger areas
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Lowers fork arms/attachments to ground
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Appropriate gear, relevant to the forklift transmission type, is selected when parking vehicle
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Applies parking brake
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Can you explain how to find and interpret the forklift load chart plate?
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Engine/power is turned off correctly without E-Stopping
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Lifts completed under supervision
- Header front
- Timber crate
- Conveyor reel
- Steel coils
Assessment Summary
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Photo of High Risk Work Ticket
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Verified as competent at time of assessment?
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Trainee signature
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Trainer signature verifying competence