Elements and Performance Criteria
- Inspect and test fork-lift
- Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
- Fork-lift and components are inspected prior to start up to ensure they are free from damage, leaks and obstructions in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- Fork-lift and its components are tested after start-up and warning systems operationally checked in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- Faults or defects are identified and assessed to determine their effect on the operational efficiency of the fork-lift
- Faults or defects adversely affecting operation are identified and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Results of inspection and testing are recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified and, where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training
- Operate fork-lift
- Engine is started and instruments and gauges are monitored to ensure safe operation in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
- Fork-lift is steered, manoeuvred and positioned in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and enterprise procedures
- Movements are smooth and controlled and are within limits of the fork-lift in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Engine power is managed by coordinating gear selection to maintain operating efficiency within the torque range and in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
- Fork-lift is operated with regard to traffic flow and work area conditions in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Performance indicators are monitored and any abnormalities reported to the appropriate authority in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Fork-lift is stopped and parked in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and enterprise procedures
- Manoeuvre and position loads
- Load characteristics are identified to ensure appropriate loading and unloading procedures are followed in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Loads are lifted ensuring weight limits are adhered to and load is spread evenly on forks in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and enterprise procedures
- Appropriate load shifting device selected
- Loads are carried, speed is kept, within designated limits, and obstacles in path of movement are negotiated in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Loads are lowered and set down smoothly, forks withdrawn and fork-lift reversed ensuring path is clear in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and enterprise procedures
- Complete the work