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Forklift Operation SWMS Template

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What's in the Forklift Operation SWMS Template?

  • Planning and Preparation
    • Inadequate planning, lack of communication
  • Pre-Operational Checks
    • Property damage/personal injury due to inspection/maintenance of forklift not being carried out
    • Operator error
  • Site Inspection
    • Uneven surfaces
    • Obstructions
  • Loading and Unloading
    • Load instability
    • Falling objects
  • Operating the Forklift
    • Collision
    • Tipping over
    • Forklift operated by unauthorized and/or unqualified person
  • Interaction with Pedestrians
    • Injury to workers, property damage
  • Parking and Securing the Forklift
    • Unauthorized use
    • Roll-away
  • Maintenance and Repairs
    • Equipment failure
    • Personal injury/property damage due to safety requirements not being observed
    • Property damage and/or personal injury due to periodic maintenance not being carried out

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