Forklift Training and Workplace Safety Guide

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Forklift Workplace Safety Guide Read Now!
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• The financial and human cost of forklift related
  accidents for workers, industry and the community
  is substantial. However incidents can be
  prevented, especially when workers and Persons
  Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) work
  together to improve health and safety outcomes at
  work.

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• Forklift Workplace Safety Tips

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• FORKLIFT SELECTION
• Check whether the capacity, reach capabilities
  and the features of the forklift selected to do a
  job are suitable for the types of loads to be
  handled.
• The fire hazard designation of the forklift
  selected to do a job are suitable for the
  atmospheric conditions in the workplace.
• Every forklift clearly displays a load chart
  showing the maximum rated load and the variation
  of the rated safe load capacity with the reach of
  the forklift. If the forklift has been modified,
  the chart must reflect any changes to load
  rating.
• Forklifts are equipped with warning devices and
  lights that are appropriate for the work
  Environment.

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• HAZARD ASSESSMENT
• Identify how workers who operate or work around
  forklifts may be harmed.
• Prepare a written report specifying the existing
  and potential hazards identified.
• Reassess the sources of harm if any element of
  the work, such as equipment, workers, loads or
  work environment changes in a significant way.
• Techniques used to identify hazards may include
  seeking advice from safety associations or other
  specialists, talking with supervisors and
  workers, reviewing information from manufacturers
  and reviewing work processes.

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• SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
• Forklift operators must be qualified to use the
  type of forklifts being used.
• No part of a load may pass over any worker.
• No load may exceed the maximum rated load
  capacity.
• All loads must be handled in accordance with the
  height and weight restrictions on the forklifts
  load chart.
• Loads should be carried as close to the ground or
  floor as the situation safely permits.
• Forklift operator must use a seat belt, or other
  restraining device if the forklift is equipped
  with ROPS, when operating the forklift.
• Loads that may tip or fall and endanger a worker
  must be secured.

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• Want to know more about forklift workplace safety
  and forklift training in Perth,
• visit www.waata.com.au/high-risk-work-licences/for
  klift
• Or call at 08 9250 6022

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