Forklift Training and Workplace Safety Guide
The post here describes you about the workplace safety tips while working with forklift. Read now and get sound knowledge to avoid accidents. Know more at http://waata.com.au/high-risk-work-licences/forklift/
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<strong>Forklift</strong> <strong>Workplace</strong> <strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> – Read Now!
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The financial <strong>and</strong> human cost of forklift related<br />
accidents for workers, industry <strong>and</strong> the community is<br />
substantial. However incidents can be prevented,<br />
especially when workers <strong>and</strong> Persons Conducting a<br />
Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) work together to<br />
improve health <strong>and</strong> safety outcomes at work.
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<strong>Forklift</strong> <strong>Workplace</strong><br />
<strong>Safety</strong> Tips
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FORKLIFT SELECTION<br />
• Check whether the capacity, reach capabilities <strong>and</strong> the features of<br />
the forklift selected to do a job are suitable for the types of loads<br />
to be h<strong>and</strong>led.<br />
• The fire hazard designation of the forklift selected to do a job are<br />
suitable for the atmospheric conditions in the workplace.<br />
• Every forklift clearly displays a load chart showing the maximum<br />
rated load <strong>and</strong> the variation of the rated safe load capacity with<br />
the reach of the forklift. If the forklift has been modified, the<br />
chart must reflect any changes to load rating.<br />
• <strong>Forklift</strong>s are equipped with warning devices <strong>and</strong> lights that are<br />
appropriate for the work Environment.
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HAZARD ASSESSMENT<br />
• Identify how workers who operate or work around forklifts<br />
may be harmed.<br />
• Prepare a written report specifying the existing <strong>and</strong><br />
potential hazards identified.<br />
• Reassess the sources of harm if any element of the work,<br />
such as equipment, workers, loads or work environment<br />
changes in a significant way.<br />
• Techniques used to identify hazards may include seeking<br />
advice from safety associations or other specialists, talking<br />
with supervisors <strong>and</strong> workers, reviewing information from<br />
manufacturers <strong>and</strong> reviewing work processes.
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SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES<br />
• <strong>Forklift</strong> operators must be qualified to use the type of forklifts<br />
being used.<br />
• No part of a load may pass over any worker.<br />
• No load may exceed the maximum rated load capacity.<br />
• All loads must be h<strong>and</strong>led in accordance with the height <strong>and</strong><br />
weight restrictions on the forklift’s load chart.<br />
• Loads should be carried as close to the ground or floor as the<br />
situation safely permits.<br />
• <strong>Forklift</strong> operator must use a seat belt, or other restraining device<br />
if the forklift is equipped with ROPS, when operating the forklift.<br />
• Loads that may tip or fall <strong>and</strong> endanger a worker must be<br />
secured.
Want to know more about forklift workplace safety<br />
<strong>and</strong> forklift training in Perth,<br />
visit www.waata.com.au/high-risk-worklicences/forklift<br />
Or call at 08 9250 6022<br />
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