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
                                                                                            Workers are not allowed to move in front or behind
                                                                                             of moving plant – unless the operator has stop the
                                                                                             plant and he knows of your movements
                                                                                            BE AWARE OF MOVING PLANT AT ALL TIMES
                                                                       C   4     E    5     Drive to the loading / unloading point with straight     Hutchinson          E      4     H
                                       Positioning the Forklift
                                                                                18           wheels then bring the Forklift to a smooth stop          Builders Site                    10
                                                                                             leaving enough space to operate the Mast                 Foreman

                                                                                                                                                      Plant Operator
                                                                       B   5     E    5    Manual handling materials after loads are placed ;         Hutchinson          E      3     M
Operating a Forklift on site (cont.)   Preparing the
                                                                                22          Ensure adequate clear set down area is allocated for     Builders site                    6
                                       loading/unloading area
                                                                                             the load to be placed onto the ground                    foreman
                                                                                            Ensure that there is a clear travel path for the plant
                                                                                                                                                      Nominated
                                                                                             into the set down area
                                                                                                                                                      person
                                                                                            Competent person will assist the operator to
                                                                                             manoeuvre into the loading/unloading position            Plant Operator
                                                                                            Operator to ensure that workers are clear before
                                                                                             placing loads
                                                                       B   4     E    5     Operators must stay in control Forklift at all times     Hutchinson          D      2     L5
                                       Leaving forklift unattended
                                                                                21           when operational                                         Builders Site
                                                                                            Operators are not allowed to leave the Forklift when     Foreman
                                                                                             Masts are elevated in the air or when the machines
                                                                                             are left running                                         Plant Operator
                                                                       B   4     E    5     Drive the machine into a safe position clear of access   Hutchinson          D      2     L5
                                       Close down of the Forklift
                                                                                21           ways and not to impede work activities                   Builders Site
                                                                                            Lower the forks to the ground so they do not             Foreman
                                                                                             become a trip hazard for passing workers or plant
                                                                                                                                                      Plant Operator
                                                                                            Close down as per operating manual

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 140
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