Forklift/ Order-picking forklift trucks safety checklist

*Are operators 18 years or older and do they hold a current HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE (HRWL)such as forklift (LF) or order picking forklift (LO)?

*Are forklift inspections conducted prior to first use of plantand are records readily available and up to date?

*Is there a regular maintenance program inplace and records available?

*Roll Over Protective Structures (ROPs) or Falling Objects Protection Structures(FOPs), where applicable;

*Seat

*Seat belt

*Lights

*Steering

*Controls

*Horn

*Gas cylinder

*Warning signs for forklift operation

*Brakes

*Mast

*Reverse alarms

*Chains

*Tynes (Forks)

*Hoses

*Counter weight

*Are capacity charts legible, applicable to the particular forklift, amended for attachments and display the load limits for the particular forklift? e.g. platforms on order pickers

*Is the operators’ manuals legible, accessible, apply to specific forklift trucks and have details as per manufacturers’ specifications?

*Before use are the harnesses, lanyard and anchor points inspected and regular maintained?

*Is the work organised for the safety of the operator and others?

*Do you have barriers in place to keep unauthorised personnel out of this area during plant operations?

*Are controls clearly labelled?

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