Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work
- Potential workplace hazards are identified
- Hazard control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
- Appropriate forklift truck is selected according to the load and workplace conditions
- Working area is inspected to determine appropriate path of movement for loads and forklift truck
- Communicationmethods are identified according to procedures
- Conduct routine checks
- Forklift is visually checked for any damage or defects
- All signage and labels are visible and legible according to the appropriate standard
- All controls are located and identified
- Pre-start operational checks are carried out according to procedures
- Forklift is started according to procedures and checked for any abnormal noise
- Post-start operational checks are carried out according to procedures
- All forklift functions and safety devices are tested to their maximum according to procedures
- Defects and damage are reported and recorded according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken
- Shift load
- The weight of load is assessed to ensure compliance with forklift truck data plate specifications
- Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are implemented and communicated with personnel in the work area
- Forklift is operated at a safe speed and according to procedures
- Loads are moved and placed to ensure stability of material and avoidance of hazards
- Load movement is monitored constantly ensuring safety to personnel and load, and structural stability
- Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in line with procedures
- Shut down and secure forklift truck
- Forklift truck is parked to avoid hazards
- Forklift is shut down according to procedures
- Routine post-operational forklift checks are carried out according to procedures
- Forklift is secured to prevent unauthorised access/use
- All defects and damage are reported and recorded according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken