Information

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Section 1: Observations

  • Has appropriate licence for plant<br>

  • Licence number

  • Has appropriate PPE for task (safety glasses and hi vis vest)

  • Conducts pre use safety check

  • Does the operator understand the Manual Controls, Tilt, lift, steering, brake and dashboard instruments

  • Demonstrates how to isolate forklift if required

  • Mounts vehicle correctly

  • Applies Seat Belt

  • Does the operator Demonstrate Smooth Operating Skills

  • Demonstrates correct procedure for raising and lowering loads (e.g. while stationery)

  • Demonstrates correct procedure for approaching blind corner / pedestrian access area

  • Demonstrates correct parking and shut down of forklift

  • Type of Equipment

  • Rated Capacity

Section 2: Questions

  • Why is a forklift considered to be a high risk piece of equipment? What are some of the control measures in place to prevent accidents from occurring?

  • Who would you speak to if you had a question or needed to report and accident or near miss?

  • Where are you not allowed to park a forklift in the body shop?

  • When is it necessary to drive in reverse?

  • What is the maximum height and weight that can be carried safely on the forklift you are driving?

  • How do you travel on gradients?

  • How do you isolate a forklift?

  • When should you use your forklift horn?

  • What do you do when approaching a pedestrian in the body shop?

Section 3: Assessment

  • Operator is assessed as

  • OBSERVER: I have observed this operator performing these tasks to Crash Champions standards. He/she has demonstrated an understanding of the hazards and risks of this task.

  • OPERATOR: I understand the hazards and risks associated with this task. I agree to perform these tasks to Crash Champions standards.

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