SWP: Handling Timber Products

Ref No: POS_SWP 22_Handling Timber

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Date: 05/07/21

Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Operating MHE in restricted spaces

• Lifting heavy loads from height

• Moving Vehicles

• Weather Conditions

• Loads or Attachments

• Trapping

• Crushing

• Overturning

• Collision with personnel

• Collision with other vehicles/equipment

Do

• Check the physical condition of the cargo prior to loading/handling. If there is any doubt then bring it to the attention of a Cargo Team Leader.

• Ensure that the roller shutter doors to/from the sheds are either fully open or fully closed.

• Ensure that mast is vertical when lifting stacked loads.

• Sound horn when entering or leaving buildings / storage areas.

• Travel in reverse if vision is impaired by the load.

• Re-band units if there is any deformity that may prevent correct stacking.

• Use ladders in the correct way when required to place kickers on elevated units.

• Keep working area clear of debris at all times.

• In stowage lane leave adequate room either side of cargo to allow access of IFLT.

• Ensure fork spread is adequate to ensure even weight distribution of load.

• Ensure that all slingers are clear of the load prior to entering the unit.

• Face direction of travel at all times.

• Additional care should be taken when collecting units from the quayside due to high volumes of personnel in the vicinity.

Do Not

 Attempt to load the trailer without the driver being in attendance and overseeing the operation.

 Attempt to load the rear half of the trailer until the driver has moved the curtain to the front end of the trailer.

 Operate any plant equipment that you do not hold a valid certificate of competency for.

 Block fire escapes within the cargo storage areas.

 Drag the cargo along the floor when placing in the stacks.

 Climb on top of loads or vehicles to attempt to place kickers on top of stacked cargo.

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 and experience.

Risk Assessments:

• POS 01_Working at Heights

• POS 02_Use of Ladders

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

• POS 06_Manual Handling

• POS 09_First Aid

• POS 10_Young and Inexperienced Workers

• POS 11_Operating Plant and Machinery

• POS 13_Inclement or Extreme Weather

• POS 15_Confined Spaces

SWPs:

• POS_SWP 02_Working Near Water

• 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 09_Emergency Evac From Hold

• POS_SWP 11_Use of man riding lifting cage during COVID 19

• POS_SWP 26_ Driving Tug Units With Trailers