Whsmp · OPW16/0021

                                                                                SWMS:35 – Operate Telescopic Handler
     Safe Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                              Responsible       Residual Risk
                                                                                          H                   Controls / Work Methods
                                                                                                                                                              Person/s for
           Job Steps                       Potential Hazards           L    C       R     O           1. Eliminate 2. Substitute 3. Isolate 4. Engineer     Monitor & Review     L    C        R
                                                                                          C                            5. Admin 6. PPE
                                                                                                   Telescopic handler is not to be operated on                 Operator         E    4        H
                                      Telescopic handler tipping                H                   unstable ground on inclines or lifting and placing                                         10
                                                                      B    5
                                                                                24                  loads that exceed manufacturer recommendations
                                                                                                   Slung loads may need to be guided and walked                Operator         E    4        H
                                                                                                    with a dogman or spotter to prevent loads from                                             10
                                                                                H                   swinging.
Mobiling the load                     Striking personal, objects      B    5                       Operator is to maintain an unobstructed view
                                                                                24
                                                                                                   If view is obstructed operator must use the help of
                                                                                                    a spotter for guidance
                                                                                                   No part of the Telescopic handler or person /               Operator         E    4        H
                                      Contacting overhead power                 H                   equipment or load etc., is to enter a power line                                           10
                                                                      B    5
                                      lines                                     24                  exclusion zone (6m) without an electrical spotter
                                                                                                   Do not load more than SWL of all loading bays               Operator         E    4        H
                                                                                H                   before placing loads on to loading bay                                                     10
                                      Overloading of loading bays     B    5                                                                                    Dogman
                                                                                24
                                                                                                   Avoid point loading
Loading/unloading loading bays
                                      Load or Telescopic handler                                   Use spotter for larger loads or for loading bays that       Operator         E    4        H
                                                                                H
                                      coming in to contact with       B    5                        may be to high                                                                             10
                                                                                24                                                                              Dogman
                                      loading bay
                                                                                                   If Telescopic handler is to be used on the main road      Site Manager       E    4        H
                                                                                                    it must have a current road registration                                                   10
Telescopic handler use on main        Contact with public                       H                                                                               Operator
                                                                      B    5                       Fold forks over backwards or remove attachments
roads                                 personal/vehicles                         24
                                                                                                   Operator must have a current drivers licence


Methods for monitoring and reviewing effectiveness of chosen control measures
Hutchinson Builders Workers:                   Follow the procedure and report any inconsistencies
Hutchinson Builders Foreman:                   Ensure planning for hazardous tasks is undertaken, risk assessments are conducted and monitor the SWMS requirements on site using the
Task Observation Form.

584 Milton Road TOOWONG QLD 4066                               SWMS Developed by:       Jamie Gilbert                                                             VERSION 3 – September 2015
P: (07) 3335 5000 F: (07) 3335 5005                            Position:                National Health & Safety Co-ordinator                                                       Page 159
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