In accordance with the OHS Code :Assessing hazards
Employers must assess their work sites to identify existing and potential hazards before work begins, and must eliminate or control the identified hazards. (OHS CODE, SECTION 7)
Appropriate equipment
Employers must ensure that forklift used in the workplace are of sufficient size, strength and design to perform the function for which they are intended. (OHS CODE, SECTION 12)
Manufacturer's specifications
Employers must ensure that forklifts are iperated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, and that any modifications are done in accordance with manufacturer's specifications or specifications certified by professional engineer. (OHS CODE, SECTION 12)
Danger from movement and securing of materials
Employers must ensure that workers are protected from any danger related to the movement of a powered forklift or the movement or dislodgement of a load in or near a forklift. If a worker could be injured by dislodge materials, or movement of an elevated forklift undergoing repairs, for example, reasonable steps must be taken to ensure the material, or forklift, is restrained to eliminate the potential danger. (OHS CODE, SECTION 189 & 258)
Pedestrian traffic
Employers must ensure that workers in foot are protected from powered forklift traffic. An employer must ensure pedestrians wear a piece of highly visible clothing, that walkways are designated to separate pedestrian traffic from areas where powered forklifts are operating and that workers use the disegnated walkways. Where designated walkways are not practicable, employers must ensure that safe work procedures are used to protect workers. (OHS CODE, SECTIONS 194 & 259)
Lifting and handling loads
Employers must provide, where reasonably practicable appropriate equipment for lifting, lowering, carrying, handling or transporting heacy or awkward loads. (OHS CODE, SECTION 208)
Training and competence
Workers must not operate powered forklift unless they are trained and have demonstrated competence to safety operate the forklift, or are under the direct supervision of a competent worker. Employers must also ensure that workers who maybe exposed to the possibility of musculoskeletal injury are trained in specific measures to eliminate or reduce that possibility. (OHS CODE, SECTION 211.1 & 256)
Seat belts and control
Where powered forklifts are equipped with seat belt, employers must ensure that the seat belt is present and useable condition, and workers must wear the seat belt. Worker must operate forklifts safely and maintain full control of the forklift at all times, which includes keeping the cab, floor and deck of powered forklifts free or materials, tools or other objects that could interfere with the operation or create other hazards. (OHS CODE, SECTIONS 256 & 284)
Continued to PART 02
Pedestrian traffic
Employers must ensure that workers in foot are protected from powered forklift traffic. An employer must ensure pedestrians wear a piece of highly visible clothing, that walkways are designated to separate pedestrian traffic from areas where powered forklifts are operating and that workers use the disegnated walkways. Where designated walkways are not practicable, employers must ensure that safe work procedures are used to protect workers. (OHS CODE, SECTIONS 194 & 259)
Lifting and handling loads
Employers must provide, where reasonably practicable appropriate equipment for lifting, lowering, carrying, handling or transporting heacy or awkward loads. (OHS CODE, SECTION 208)
Training and competence
Workers must not operate powered forklift unless they are trained and have demonstrated competence to safety operate the forklift, or are under the direct supervision of a competent worker. Employers must also ensure that workers who maybe exposed to the possibility of musculoskeletal injury are trained in specific measures to eliminate or reduce that possibility. (OHS CODE, SECTION 211.1 & 256)
Seat belts and control
Where powered forklifts are equipped with seat belt, employers must ensure that the seat belt is present and useable condition, and workers must wear the seat belt. Worker must operate forklifts safely and maintain full control of the forklift at all times, which includes keeping the cab, floor and deck of powered forklifts free or materials, tools or other objects that could interfere with the operation or create other hazards. (OHS CODE, SECTIONS 256 & 284)
Continued to PART 02
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