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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Types of forklift may include: | counterbalance trucksreach truckspallet trucks |
Operations may be carried out in typical forklift operational situations, including: | operations conducted at day or nighttypical weather conditionson the open roadon a private road or worksitewhile at a workplace |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Loads to be shifted may require: | special precautions |
Loads to be shifted may be: | irregularly shapedpackaged or unpackagedlabelled or unlabelledpalleted or unpalleted |
Hazards in the work area may include exposure to: | chemicalsdangerous or hazardous substancesmovements of equipment, goods and materials |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Forklift handling procedures may include: | starting a forkliftsteering and manoeuvring a forkliftaccelerating and brakingpositioning and stopping a forkliftreversing a forkliftoperating forklift controls, instruments and indicatorsusing defensive driving techniquesmanaging engine performance |
Pre-operational checks may include: | visual check of forkliftchecking and topping up of fluid levelschecks of tyreschecks of operation of forklift lights and indicatorschecks of brakes |
Hazards may include (examples only): | wet and iced operating surfacesoil on operating surfacefaulty brakesworkplace obstacles and other operational equipment and vehiclesdamaged loads and palletsother personnel in work area |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Personal protection equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signsmanifests, bar codes, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions, goods and container identificationAustralian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Codemanufacturers specifications for forklift and associated equipmentoperations and service record book or logworkplace procedures and policies for the operation of forkliftssupplier and/or client instructionsADG Code and material safety data sheetsregulatory requirements concerning the use of forkliftsaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state/territory regulations pertaining to the operation of forkliftsrelevant codes and standards, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Coderelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |