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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Types of forklift may include: | counterbalance trucksreach truckspallet truckscontainer-handling heavy forkliftsvacuumtop frame |
Specialised forklift operations may be carried out in typical forklift operational situations, including: | operations conducted at day or nighttypical weather conditionson the open roadon a private road or worksitewhile at a workplace |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Workplaces may comprise: | large, medium or small worksites |
Specialised forklift may be used to assist in a range of workplace tasks, including: | stock/goods/container handlingloading and unloading vehiclesstacking stock and goodslifting and moving equipmenttransporting materials and goods in a workplace |
Work may be conducted in: | restricted spacesexposed conditionscontrolled or open environments |
Loads to be shifted may require: | special precautions |
Specialised forklift operations may involve the use of a range of attachments and accessories, including: | spikesdrum carriersbale carrierstinespersonnel carriershigh reachingpantographjibspaper clampshooksside lifters |
Loads to be shifted may be: | irregularly shapedpackaged or unpackagedlabelled or unlabelledpalleted or unpalletedcontainerised |
Personnel in the work area may include: | workplace personnelsite visitorscontractorsofficial representatives |
Forklift operational procedures may include: | starting a forklift (including pre-start checks)steering and manoeuvring a forkliftaccelerating and brakingpositioning and stopping a forkliftreversing a forkliftoperating forklift controls, instruments and indicatorsusing defensive driving techniquesmanaging engine performance |
Pre-operational checks may include but are not limited to: | visual checking of forklift and its associated accessories and equipmentchecking and topping up of fluid levelschecks of tyreschecks of operation of forklift lights and indicatorschecks of brakes |
Post-operational checks may include but are not limited to: | parking in a safe placeshutting down forkliftlowering all equipmentvisually checking for faults or damage |
Hazards may include (examples only): | wet and iced operating surfacesoil on operating surfacefaulty brakesworkplace obstacles and other operational equipment and vehiclesdamaged loads and palletsother personnel in work area |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing |
Information/documents may include: | goods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signsmanifests, bar codes, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions, goods and container identificationAustralian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Codemanufacturers specifications for forklift and associated accessories and equipmentoperations and service record book or logworkplace procedures and policies for the operation of forkliftssupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheetsregulatory requirements concerning the use of forkliftsaward, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangementsstandards and certification requirementsquality assurance proceduresemergency procedures |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state/territory regulations pertaining to the operation of forkliftsrelevant codes and standards, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Coderelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |