Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                  SWMS 32 – Operating Forklift to Load/Unload Trucks

Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                           Responsible          Residual
                                                                                     H                    Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                           Person/s for           Risk
              Job Steps                     Potential Hazards          L   C    R    O            1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer         Monitor &
                                                                                     C                             5. Admin 6. PPE                           Review         L      C     R
                                                                       C   4     E    5     Pre-start inspections are to be undertaken (and            Plant Operator      D      4     H
Preparing to operate Forklift on site   Failure to identify faulty /
                                                                                18           recorded) of the plant in accordance with                                                   14
                                        damaged       plant      and
                                                                                             manufacturer requirements.
                                        equipment
                                                                                            Log books containing up-to-date details of plant
                                                                                      5      inspections, servicing and maintenance to be
                                                                                             maintained with the plant.

                                                                                      1     Plant identified as being damaged or faulty is to be
                                                                                             immediately removed from service.

                                                                       C   4     E    5     Only persons who are competent, having received            Hutchinson          D      4     H
                                        Non-competent operators
                                                                                18           suitable familiarisation training and who hold the         Builders Site                    14
                                                                                             relevant certificate(s) of competency or are a trainee     Foreman
                                                                                             under supervision (on a trainee log book), are to
                                                                                             operate plant on site.                                     Plant Operator
                                                                       C   3    H     5     Operators are to only access the Forklift via the          Plant Operator      D      3     M
Operating a Forklift on site            Inappropriate access
                                                                                13           approved steps on the plant.                                                                9
                                                                       C   5     E    5     Forklift is not to be operated on unstable ground on       Plant Operator      D      4     H
                                        Roll-over
                                                                                22           inclines or lifting and placing loads that exceed                                           14
                                                                                             manufacturer recommendations.
                                                                                      4     Operators are to wear seat belts / restraints at all
                                                                                             times when operating mobile plant.

                                                                                      5       Ensure the SWL is not exceeded and loads are stable
                                                                                               and centred on the forks prior to lifting – adjust the
                                                                                               width of the forks to carry the intended load.
                                                                                            Do not operate Forklift near edges, drop-offs or floor
                                                                                      5      penetrations without adequate barricading or edge
                                                                                             protection.



584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                               VERSION 8 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                        Position:            National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                         Page 138
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