SWP: Forklift Truck Use

Ref No: POS_SWP 07_Forklift Truck Operations

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Date: 05/07/21

Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Moving Vehicles.

• Weather Conditions.

• Loads or Attachments.

• Working near water.

• Pedestrians.

• Impact with other moving vehicle

• Overturning

• Crushing

• Drowning

Do

• Only drive a forklift if you are a minimum of 18 years old.

• Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.

• Check brakes, lights and horn before use.

• Ensure reversing sounder and warning lights are operational.

• Ensure seat belt/safety restraint is in good condition.

• Know the capacity of the forklift before using it.

• A pre- use check should be undertaken before use. The pre- use check should be based on the information provided by the manufacturer.

• Watch out for pedestrians.

• Be careful of ceiling clearance or overhead obstructions when raising the mast.

• Always remember that the safe working load of a forklift reduces as the mast is tilted forward.

• Always put the heavy end of the load against the load backrest.

• When approaching a blind corner, use horn and drive slowly.

• Always have someone guide you if a load restricts your vision.

• Slow down when changing direction or on wet or greasy surfaces.

• Avoid harsh braking, especially when carrying a load.

• For battery-operated vehicles, charge in well-ventilated area.

• Park on even ground and lower the forks tips to the ground when the vehicle is not in use.

• Turn off the ignition and remove the keys when the vehicle is unattended.

• Always store the key in a secure place.

• Always keep a safe distance from any excavation (at least the same distances away as the depth of the excavation)

• Report all incidents and near misses

Do Not

 Do not use this equipment unless you have been instructed / Trained and hold the correct licence in its safe use and operation and have been given permission

 Do not use faulty equipment. Report any faults immediately.

 Do not use engine-powered forklifts in poorly ventilated areas.

 Do not allow anyone to ride on the forks

 Do not lift a load with the mast tilted forward.

 Do not travel with forks raised or reach mechanism extended.

 Do not use a forklift without a load rating plate.

 Never travel with the load elevated.

 Do not attempt to turn direction on an incline or sloping surface.

 Do not dismount from a forklift while the engine is running unless the vehicle has completely stopped, transmission is in park position, and the parking brake is effectively engaged.

 Do not refuel an engine-powered forklift unless the motor is stopped and ignition turned off.

 .Do not smoke while refuelling the vehicle

 Do not operate if not medically fit or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Where operator is unfit they must notify their manager before use.

 Do not carry unauthorised passengers – If there is no designated seat for a passenger then no passengers will be authorised to ride.

 Do not use personal devices such as headphones, satellite navigation devices, mobile phones etc.

Specific Training Requirements:

• Basic Training - through an accredited training provider training to the standards outlined in the L117 ACOP.

• Specific job training - tailored to the needs of the organisation.

• Familiarisation training - Familiarisation training is the third stage of training, which should be carried out on the job, under close supervision, by someone with appropriate

knowledge.

Risk Assessments:

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

• POS 06_Manual Handling

• POS 07_Stress

• POS 08_Driving at Work

• POS 09_First Aid

• POS 10_Young and Inexperienced Workers

• POS 11_Operating Plant and Machinery

• POS 13_Inclement or Extreme Weather

• POS 14_COSHH General

• POS 15_Confined Spaces

SWPS:

• POS_SWP 04_Accessing Cargo Holds

• POS_SWP 05_Safe Work in Confined Spaces

• POS_SWP 07_Forklift Truck Operations

• POS_SWP 08_Use of Lifting Gear

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles

• POS_SWP 18_Handling steel coils

• POS_SWP 19_Handling of steel plates

• POS_SWP 20_Handling of steel slabs

• POS_SWP 22_Handling Timber Products

• POS_SWP 23_Handling Paper Reels

• POS_SWP 24_Loading Rail Carriages