Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for forklift operations
- Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements and briefings before proceeding
- Fit and remove forklift attachments
- Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
- Operate forklift
- Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
- Monitor and anticipate traffic flow and work area conditions to facilitate safe operations and to ensure the most efficient route of travel is selected and used
- Manoeuvre and position forklift smoothly
- Secure, lift, transfer and place load
- Use forklift attachments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements
- Act on or report monitoring systems and alarms
- Recognise and respond to site hazards and emergency situations
- Complete work in accordance with the agreed plan and outcomes and within the operating capacities of the allocated equipment
- Carry out operator maintenance