General context
a. Operation of a forklift must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant State/Territory authority
b. Operation of a forklift is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment
c. 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 contexts
Worksite environment
a. Types of forklift may include counterbalance trucks, reach trucks and pallet trucks
b. Operations may be carried out in typical forklift operational situations, including:
b.1. operations conducted at day or night
b.2. typical weather conditions
b.3. on the open road
b.4. on a private road or worksite
b.5. while at a workplace
c. Customers may be internal or external
d. Workplaces may comprise large, medium or small worksites
e. Work may be conducted in:
e.1. restricted spaces
e.2. exposed conditions
e.3. controlled or open environments
f. Loads to be shifted may require special precautions
g. Loads to be shifted may be:
g.1. irregularly shaped
g.2. packaged or unpackaged
g.3. labelled or unlabelled
g.4. palleted or unpalleted
h. Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
h.1. chemicals
h.2. dangerous or hazardous substances
h.3. movements of equipment, goods and materials
i. Personnel in the work area may include:
i.1. workplace personnel
i.2. site visitors
i.3. contractors
i.4. official representatives
j. Forklift handling procedures may include:
j.1. starting a forklift
j.2. steering and manoeuvring a forklift
j.3. accelerating and braking
j.4. positioning and stopping a forklift
j.5. reversing a forklift
j.6. operating forklift controls, instruments and indicators
j.7. using defensive driving techniques
j.8. managing engine performance
k. Pre-operational checks may include:
k.1. visual check of forklift
k.2. checking and topping up of fluid levels
k.3. checks of tyres
k.4. checks of operation of forklift lights and indicators
k.5. checks of brakes
l. Hazards may include (examples only):
l.1. wet and iced operating surfaces
l.2. oil on operating surface
l.3. faulty brakes
l.4. workplace obstacles and other operational equipment and vehicles
l.5. damaged loads and pallets
l.6. other personnel in work area
m. Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
m.1. company procedures
m.2. enterprise procedures
m.3. organisational procedures
m.4. established procedures
n. Personal protection equipment may include:
n.1. gloves
n.2. safety headwear and footwear
n.3. safety glasses
n.4. two-way radios
n.5. high visibility clothing
Sources of information/documents
a. Information/documents may include:
a.1. goods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs
a.2. manifests, bar codes, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions, goods and container identification
a.3. Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code
a.4. manufacturer's specifications for forklift and associated equipment
a.5. operations and service record book or log
a.6. workplace procedures and policies for the operation of forklifts
a.7. supplier and/or client instructions
a.8. ADG Code and material safety data sheets
a.9. regulatory requirements concerning the use of forklifts
a.10.award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
a.11.standards and certification requirements
a.12.quality assurance procedures
a.13.emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation
a. Applicable procedures and codes may include:
a.1. relevant State/Territory regulations pertaining to the operation of forklifts
a.2. relevant codes and standards, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code
a.3. relevant State/Territory OHS legislation
a.4. relevant State/Territory fatigue management regulations
a.5. relevant State/Territory environmental protection legislation
General context
a. Operation of a forklift must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant State/Territory authority
b. Operation of a forklift is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment
c. 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 contexts
Worksite environment
a. Types of forklift may include counterbalance trucks, reach trucks and pallet trucks
b. Operations may be carried out in typical forklift operational situations, including:
b.1. operations conducted at day or night
b.2. typical weather conditions
b.3. on the open road
b.4. on a private road or worksite
b.5. while at a workplace
c. Customers may be internal or external
d. Workplaces may comprise large, medium or small worksites
e. Work may be conducted in:
e.1. restricted spaces
e.2. exposed conditions
e.3. controlled or open environments
f. Loads to be shifted may require special precautions
g. Loads to be shifted may be:
g.1. irregularly shaped
g.2. packaged or unpackaged
g.3. labelled or unlabelled
g.4. palleted or unpalleted
h. Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:
h.1. chemicals
h.2. dangerous or hazardous substances
h.3. movements of equipment, goods and materials
i. Personnel in the work area may include:
i.1. workplace personnel
i.2. site visitors
i.3. contractors
i.4. official representatives
j. Forklift handling procedures may include:
j.1. starting a forklift
j.2. steering and manoeuvring a forklift
j.3. accelerating and braking
j.4. positioning and stopping a forklift
j.5. reversing a forklift
j.6. operating forklift controls, instruments and indicators
j.7. using defensive driving techniques
j.8. managing engine performance
k. Pre-operational checks may include:
k.1. visual check of forklift
k.2. checking and topping up of fluid levels
k.3. checks of tyres
k.4. checks of operation of forklift lights and indicators
k.5. checks of brakes
l. Hazards may include (examples only):
l.1. wet and iced operating surfaces
l.2. oil on operating surface
l.3. faulty brakes
l.4. workplace obstacles and other operational equipment and vehicles
l.5. damaged loads and pallets
l.6. other personnel in work area
m. Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
m.1. company procedures
m.2. enterprise procedures
m.3. organisational procedures
m.4. established procedures
n. Personal protection equipment may include:
n.1. gloves
n.2. safety headwear and footwear
n.3. safety glasses
n.4. two-way radios
n.5. high visibility clothing
Sources of information/documents
a. Information/documents may include:
a.1. goods identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs
a.2. manifests, bar codes, picking slips, merchandise transfers, stock requisitions, goods and container identification
a.3. Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code
a.4. manufacturer's specifications for forklift and associated equipment
a.5. operations and service record book or log
a.6. workplace procedures and policies for the operation of forklifts
a.7. supplier and/or client instructions
a.8. ADG Code and material safety data sheets
a.9. regulatory requirements concerning the use of forklifts
a.10.award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
a.11.standards and certification requirements
a.12.quality assurance procedures
a.13.emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation
a. Applicable procedures and codes may include:
a.1. relevant State/Territory regulations pertaining to the operation of forklifts
a.2. relevant codes and standards, including Australian Standard 2359 - Industrial Truck Code
a.3. relevant State/Territory OHS legislation
a.4. relevant State/Territory fatigue management regulations
a.5. relevant State/Territory environmental protection legislation