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Forklift Safe Work Method Statement

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Forklift Safe Work Method Statement

This Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated the operation of a forklift fuelled by petrol/diesel, LPG or electricity.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Artificial extremes of temperature
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Out-of-Hours/Night Work, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Remotely &/or Isolated Work & Environmental Considerations.

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Job Steps Covered in Forklift SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

  1. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  2. Work Area Set-up
  3. Environment
  4. Housekeeping
  5. Manual Tasks
  6. Establish a Communication System with Pedestrian Workers
  7. Forklift Operation
  8. Loading, Carrying & Unloading
  9. Working Outside the Cabin near Powered Mobile Plant
  10. Hydraulic Equipment – Changing Attachments
  11. Refuelling Petrol/Diesel, Electric & LPG Forklifts
  12. On completion
  13. Emergency Response

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  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Edit documents on the go with Microsoft Office Mobile App
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Forklift Safe Work Method Statement

This Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated the operation of a forklift fuelled by petrol/diesel, LPG or electricity.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Artificial extremes of temperature
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Out-of-Hours/Night Work, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Remotely &/or Isolated Work & Environmental Considerations.

FREE Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List

Job Steps Covered in Forklift SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

  1. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  2. Work Area Set-up
  3. Environment
  4. Housekeeping
  5. Manual Tasks
  6. Establish a Communication System with Pedestrian Workers
  7. Forklift Operation
  8. Loading, Carrying & Unloading
  9. Working Outside the Cabin near Powered Mobile Plant
  10. Hydraulic Equipment – Changing Attachments
  11. Refuelling Petrol/Diesel, Electric & LPG Forklifts
  12. On completion
  13. Emergency Response

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