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OHS Checklist - Forklift Safety Checklist
This form is to be used to identify any areas of potential risk (hazards) associated with the use of Forklifts. If hazards are identified these are to be recorded on the OHS Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Control Form and corrective actions identified and implemented to control risks associated with the use of Forklifts within Swinburne University.
Workplace name
Division
Management Unit
Location
Forklift identification
(make, model, rego or plant number)
Item
Yes
No
Comments
1. Work place design
a) Is the forklift operating area separated from pedestrians?
b) Is pedestrian access to forklift work areas restricted by barriers?
c) Are pedestrian walkways and zebra crossings provided? (where relevant)
d) Are forklift operating signs and / or mirrors provided at all blind spots?
e) Are changes to workplace design / layout communicated to ALL affected persons?
2. Selection of forklifts
a) Is the forklift suitable for use on the range of operating surfaces at this workplace? (E.g. rough terrain or pneumatic tyred forklifts for outdoor / yard use?
b) Is a seatbelt fitted to the forklift?
c) Is the forklift an appropriate size / design for the tasks?
d) Does the forklift have a readable load chart?
e) Do the operators understand the load chart?
f) Does the load chart indicate the safe capacity for different attachments? (e.g. jibs, or grab / rotate attachments)
g) Is the forklift fitted with correctly operating warning devices? (horn, flashing light, proximity indicator, reversing beeper)
h) Does the forklift have a correctly operating speed control device fitted?
i) Is FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) fitted on the forklift?
3. Operator Skills
a) Do forklift operators hold an appropriate & current certificate of competency?
b) Are uncertified forklift operators directly
This form is to be used to identify any areas of potential risk (hazards) associated with the use of Forklifts. If hazards are identified these are to be recorded on the OHS Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment Control Form and corrective actions identified and implemented to control risks associated with the use of Forklifts within Swinburne University.
Workplace name
Division
Management Unit
Location
Forklift identification
(make, model, rego or plant number)
Item
Yes
No
Comments
1. Work place design
a) Is the forklift operating area separated from pedestrians?
b) Is pedestrian access to forklift work areas restricted by barriers?
c) Are pedestrian walkways and zebra crossings provided? (where relevant)
d) Are forklift operating signs and / or mirrors provided at all blind spots?
e) Are changes to workplace design / layout communicated to ALL affected persons?
2. Selection of forklifts
a) Is the forklift suitable for use on the range of operating surfaces at this workplace? (E.g. rough terrain or pneumatic tyred forklifts for outdoor / yard use?
b) Is a seatbelt fitted to the forklift?
c) Is the forklift an appropriate size / design for the tasks?
d) Does the forklift have a readable load chart?
e) Do the operators understand the load chart?
f) Does the load chart indicate the safe capacity for different attachments? (e.g. jibs, or grab / rotate attachments)
g) Is the forklift fitted with correctly operating warning devices? (horn, flashing light, proximity indicator, reversing beeper)
h) Does the forklift have a correctly operating speed control device fitted?
i) Is FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) fitted on the forklift?
3. Operator Skills
a) Do forklift operators hold an appropriate & current certificate of competency?
b) Are uncertified forklift operators directly