SWP: Operate material handler

Ref No: POS_SWP 14_ Safe Use of Liebherr

Material Handler

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Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Operating MHE in restricted spaces

• Lifting heavy loads from height

• Moving Plant and machinery

• Weather Conditions

• Loads or Attachments

• Trapping

• Crushing

• Overturning

• Collision with personnel

• Collision with other vehicles/equipment

Do

• Only operate machine with the relevant certificate of competency.

• Read and understood the operational manual.

• Carry out all pre-user check before any operation. Particularly note any faults regarding machine motion, safety devices and cut-off switches.

• Notify any unsafe defects to Cargo Team Leader.

• Ensure you are physically capable to operate machine safely.

• Fully trained on machine type.

• Familiar with all means of escape provided for cases of emergency.

• Wear full PPE.

• Capable of assessing balanced/unbalanced loads.

• Capable of assessing distance, heights and clearances.

• Utilise tag lines where appropriate.

• Utilise correct hand signals between banksman and operator.

• Raise the safety lever prior to leaving the operator’s seat.

• Face the machine and maintain 3 points of contact when mounting or dismounting.

• Work within the working parameters as detailed in the manufacturers operating instructions.

Do Not

 Operate machine without valid certification/basic training.

 Operate machine without assessing the working area.

 Operate machine under influence of drugs and alcohol.

 Operate machine whilst still under training without a qualified operator present.

 Operate blind lifts unless bankman is in control.

 Leave machine unattended whilst fully operational.

 Allow anyone to walk underneath the machine boom sections whilst operational.

 Nobody to be lifted by the boom unless inside an authorised and tested safety device.

 Utilise override switches to exceed the safe operating limits of the machine.

 Use the steering column, control panel or joysticks as hand holds.

 Jump from the machine. Always utilise ladders, steps, rails and handles provided to climb to and from the machine.

 Exceed the SWL of the machine.

 Do not carry any passengers unless there is a specific passenger seat fitted in the cab.

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 01_Working at Heights

• POS 02_Use of Ladders

• POS 03_Use of Step Ladders

• POS 04_Use of Hand Tools

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

• POS 06_Manual Handling

• POS 07_Stress

• POS 08_Driving at Work

• POS 09_First Aid

• POS 11_Operating Plant and Machinery

• POS 13_Inclement or Extreme Weather

• POS 14_COSHH General

SWPs:

• POS_SWP 08_Use of Lifting Gear

• POS_SWP 10_Handling Pulp

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles

• POS_SWP 21_General Operative Maintenance of LHM Mobile Cranes

• POS_SWP 22_Handling Timber Products

• POS_SWP 23_Handling Paper Reels