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   5     E    5     Access the weight of the load to ensure that it          Hutchinson          D      5      E
                                       Picking up the unstable loads
                                                                                22           doesn’t exceed the SWL on the load chart                 Builders Site                    19
                                       with the forklift
                                                                                            Access the required fork adjustment for the              Foreman
                                                                                             intended load – always keep the centre of gravity
                                                                                             halfway between the forks                                Plant Operator
                                                                                            Ensure the load is centred on the forks prior to
                                                                                             raising the load – raise the forks off the ground to
                                                                                             check the load is centred and balanced.
                                                                                            Raise the forks 200 – 300mm off the ground and
                                                                                             slowly drive to the unloading location
                                                                                            Ensure any unstable /top heavy loads are lifted on a
                                                                                             stable platform and the load is securely fastened
                                                                                             (with tie downs or alike) prior to lifting
                                                                       C   5     E    4     Ensure travel alarms and flashing warning lights are     Hutchinson          E      5     H
Operating a Forklift on site (cont.)   Striking other plant /
                                                                                22           working.                                                 Builders Site                    15
                                       structures / workers
                                                                                      5     No person is to enter into the operating zone of         Foreman
                                                                                             Forklift without first establishing contact with the
                                                                                             operator.                                                Plant Operator

                                                                                      5     Operators are not to operate the Forklift at             Workers
                                                                                             excessive speeds, fast turns or stops
                                                                                            Operators must be aware of other workers when
                                                                                      5      reversing, slewing or moving forward.
                                                                                            Ensure that the park to lift area has been cleared of
                                                                                      5      stored materials to provide a clear path to drive
                                                                                             Forklift – to keep a 2-3 meters clear from the axles
                                                                       C   5     E    5     Workers are to be in eye contact at all time when        Workers             E      5     H
                                       Workers working near plant
                                                                                22           worker are near or adjacent to moving plant                                               15


584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                           SWMS Developed by:   Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 8 – September 2015
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