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a. Operation of a forklift must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant State/Territory authorityb. Operation of a forklift is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environmentc. Operation of a forklift involves the application of routine equipment operation principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a forklift in a variety of operational contextsWorksite environmenta. Types of forklift may include counterbalance trucks, reach trucks and pallet trucksb. Operations may be carried out in typical forklift operational situations, including:b.1. operations conducted at day or nightb.2. typical weather conditionsb.3. on the open roadb.4. on a private road or worksiteb.5. while at a workplacec. Customers may be internal or externald. Workplaces may comprise large, medium or small worksitese. Work may be conducted in:e.1. restricted spaces e.2. exposed conditionse.3. controlled or open environmentsf. Loads to be shifted may require special precautionsg. Loads to be shifted may be:g.1. irregularly shapedg.2. packaged or unpackagedg.3. labelled or unlabelledg.4. palleted or unpalletedh. Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:h.1. chemicalsh.2. dangerous or hazardous substancesh.3. movements of equipment, goods and materialsi. Personnel in the work area may include:i.1. workplace personneli.2. site visitorsi.3. contractorsi.4. official representatives j. Forklift handling procedures may include:j.1. starting a forkliftj.2. steering and manoeuvring a forkliftj.3. accelerating and brakingj.4. positioning and stopping a forkliftj.5. reversing a forkliftj.6. operating forklift controls, instruments and indicatorsj.7. using defensive driving techniquesj.8. managing engine performancek. Pre-operational checks may include:k.1. visual check of forkliftk.2. checking and topping up of fluid levelsk.3. checks of tyresk.4. checks of operation of forklift lights and indicatorsk.5. checks of brakesl. Hazards may include (examples only):l.1. wet and iced operating surfacesl.2. oil on operating surfacel.3. faulty brakesl.4. workplace obstacles and other operational equipment and vehiclesl.5. damaged loads and palletsl.6. other personnel in work aream. Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: m.1. company proceduresm.2. enterprise proceduresm.3. organisational proceduresm.4. established proceduresn. Personal protection equipment may include:n.1. glovesn.2. safety headwear and footwear n.3. safety glassesn.4. two-way radiosn.5. high visibility clothingSources of information/documentsa. Information/documents may include:a.1. goods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signsa.2. manifests, bar codes, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions, goods and container identificationa.3. Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code a.4. manufacturer's specifications for forklift and associated equipmenta.5. operations and service record book or loga.6. workplace procedures and policies for the operation of forkliftsa.7. supplier and/or client instructionsa.8. ADG Code and material safety data sheetsa.9. regulatory requirements concerning the use of forkliftsa.10.award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements a.11.standards and certification requirementsa.12.quality assurance proceduresa.13.emergency proceduresApplicable regulations and legislationa. Applicable procedures and codes may include:a.1. relevant State/Territory regulations pertaining to the operation of forkliftsa.2. relevant codes and standards, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Codea.3. relevant State/Territory OHS legislationa.4. relevant State/Territory fatigue management regulationsa.5. relevant State/Territory environmental protection legislationGeneral contexta. Operation of a forklift must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant State/Territory authorityb. Operation of a forklift is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environmentc. Operation of a forklift involves the application of routine equipment operation principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a forklift in a variety of operational contextsWorksite environmenta. Types of forklift may include counterbalance trucks, reach trucks and pallet trucksb. Operations may be carried out in typical forklift operational situations, including:b.1. operations conducted at day or nightb.2. typical weather conditionsb.3. on the open roadb.4. on a private road or worksiteb.5. while at a workplacec. Customers may be internal or externald. Workplaces may comprise large, medium or small worksitese. Work may be conducted in:e.1. restricted spaces e.2. exposed conditionse.3. controlled or open environmentsf. Loads to be shifted may require special precautionsg. Loads to be shifted may be:g.1. irregularly shapedg.2. packaged or unpackagedg.3. labelled or unlabelledg.4. palleted or unpalletedh. Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:h.1. chemicalsh.2. dangerous or hazardous substancesh.3. movements of equipment, goods and materialsi. Personnel in the work area may include:i.1. workplace personneli.2. site visitorsi.3. contractorsi.4. official representatives j. Forklift handling procedures may include:j.1. starting a forkliftj.2. steering and manoeuvring a forkliftj.3. accelerating and brakingj.4. positioning and stopping a forkliftj.5. reversing a forkliftj.6. operating forklift controls, instruments and indicatorsj.7. using defensive driving techniquesj.8. managing engine performancek. Pre-operational checks may include:k.1. visual check of forkliftk.2. checking and topping up of fluid levelsk.3. checks of tyresk.4. checks of operation of forklift lights and indicatorsk.5. checks of brakesl. Hazards may include (examples only):l.1. wet and iced operating surfacesl.2. oil on operating surfacel.3. faulty brakesl.4. workplace obstacles and other operational equipment and vehiclesl.5. damaged loads and palletsl.6. other personnel in work aream. Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: m.1. company proceduresm.2. enterprise proceduresm.3. organisational proceduresm.4. established proceduresn. Personal protection equipment may include:n.1. glovesn.2. safety headwear and footwear n.3. safety glassesn.4. two-way radiosn.5. high visibility clothingSources of information/documentsa. Information/documents may include:a.1. goods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signsa.2. manifests, bar codes, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions, goods and container identificationa.3. Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code a.4. manufacturer's specifications for forklift and associated equipmenta.5. operations and service record book or loga.6. workplace procedures and policies for the operation of forkliftsa.7. supplier and/or client instructionsa.8. ADG Code and material safety data sheetsa.9. regulatory requirements concerning the use of forkliftsa.10.award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements a.11.standards and certification requirementsa.12.quality assurance proceduresa.13.emergency proceduresApplicable regulations and legislationa. Applicable procedures and codes may include:a.1. relevant State/Territory regulations pertaining to the operation of forkliftsa.2. relevant codes and standards, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Codea.3. relevant State/Territory OHS legislationa.4. relevant State/Territory fatigue management regulationsa.5. relevant State/Territory environmental protection legislation