Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for forklift operations
- Access, interpret and apply forklift and load handling documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
- Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements and briefings before proceeding
- Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
- Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
- Identify approved forklift attachments and comply with operating capacities of the allocated equipment
- Coordinate activities with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of 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, facilitate safe operations and ensure the most efficient route of travel is selected and used
- Correctly fit, use and remove approved forklift attachments
- Manoeuvre and position forklift smoothly
- Secure, lift, transfer and place load correctly
- Act/report on monitoring systems and alarms
- Recognise and respond to site hazards and emergency situations
- Complete work correctly
- Carry out operator maintenance