FORKLIFT RISK ASSESSMENT

FORKLIFT TRUCK RISK ASSESSMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR MORE DETAILS TO THE RISKS WHILST USING THE FORKLIFT

RISK ASSESSMENT TITLE

DATE

REVISION NUMBER

WORK SITE

FORKLIFT TRUCKS

31/08/2019

001

DAM ROAD, BARTON UPON HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS

ITEM TAG NUMBER

COLFLT001

RISK RATING

LIKELIHOOD OF HARM 1 VERY UNLIKELY

2 UNLIKELY

3 – 50% LIKELIHOOD

4 - LIKELY

5 - VERY LIKELY / CERTAINTY

1 - MINOR INJURY OR ILLNESS

LOW

LOW

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

HIGH

2 - MODERATE INJURY OR ILLNESS

LOW

LOW

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

HIGH

3 - “7 DAY INJURY” OR ILLNESS

LOW

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

HIGH

HIGH

4 - MAJOR INJURY OR ILLNESS

LOW

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

HIGH

HIGH

5 - FATALITY

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

HIGH

HIGH

SEVERITY

RISK RATING

ACTION TO FOLLOW

LOW

ENSURE CONTROL MEASURES IN PLACE ARE MAINTAINED.

MEDIUM

IMPLEMENT CONTROL MEASURES RECOMMENDED

HIGH

STOP OR RESTRICT ACTIVITY AND MAKE IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES IMMEDIATELY

SEVERITY

OVERALL RISK

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

LIKELIHOOD

SEVERITY

RESIDUAL RISK

RESIDUAL RISK

LIKELIHOOD

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

1

REGULAR CHECKS, SERVICING AND INSPECTIONS

USING A FAULTY TRUCK, SLIPS TRIPS AND FALLS.

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS ASSETS

2

5

M

ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS SHALL CARRY OUT THESE DUTIES. PRE-USE CHECKS MUST BE COMPLETED WEEKLY AND RECORDED ON THE CHECKLIST, ANY FAULTS TO BE REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT ASAP. THE FLT ON SITE IS REGULARLY SERVICED AND LOLER INSPECTED

EXIST

1

5

L

2

DRIVING AN FLT

FLT COLLISION

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS ASSETS

3

5

H

ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO DRIVE AN FLT. FLTS ARE SUITABLE FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND ARE USED WITHIN MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES. FLTS ARE FITTED WITH ADEQUATE SAFETY WARNINGS I.E. REVERSE BLEEPER AND WARNING LIGHT FLTS ARE FITTED WITH MIRRORS PRE-USE CHECKS ARE COMPLETED ON FLTS ONCE A WEEK. FLTS ARE SERVICED REGULARLY AND UNDERGO LOLER EXAMINATIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON LIGHTING ON SITE IS GOOD

FLT WARNING SIGNS ARE REQUIRED ON SITE

2

5

M

No.

TASK

HAZARD

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

OVERALL RISK

3

LOADING, UNLOADING AND CARRYING LOADS ON THE FLT

DROPPING A LOAD

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS ASSETS

3

5

H

4

LOADING, UNLOADING AND CARRYING LOADS ON THE FLT

FLT OVERTURNING

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS ASSETS

3

5

H

ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO DRIVE AN FLT. FLTS ARE MARKED WITH THEIR SAFE WORKING LOADS AND ARE NOT OVERLOADED. THE FLTS ARE STABLE UNDER NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS. SURFACES ON SITE ARE SUITABLE FOR FLT USE. A WEEKLY PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST IS COMPLETED. FLTS ARE SERVICED REGULARLY AND UNDERGO LOLER EXAMINATIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT AND AUTHORISED PERSONS ARE ABLE TO DRIVE AN FLT. FLTS ARE MARKED WITH THEIR SAFE WORKING LOADS AND ARE NOT OVERLOADED. FLTS ARE SUITABLE FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND ARE USED WITHIN MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES. THE FLTS ARE STABLE UNDER NORMAL WORKING CONDITIONS. SURFACES ON SITE ARE SUITABLE FOR FLT USE. LIGHTING IS GOOD ON SITE FLT DRIVERS USE SEAT BELTS A WEEKLY PRE-USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST IS COMPLETED.

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

RESIDUAL RISK

SEVERITY

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

SEVERITY

HAZARD

LIKELIHOOD

TASK

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

No.

LIKELIHOOD

RESIDUAL RISK

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

EXIST

1

5

L

EXIST

1

5

L

RESIDUAL RISK

RESIDUAL RISK

SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS

N

OPERATORS

3

4

M

ANTI-SLIP STEPS AND HANDRAILS ARE FITTED TO FLTS TO ENABLE SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS. FLT DRIVERS USE SEAT BELTS THREE POINTS OF CONTROL TO BE MAINTAINED WHEN CLIMBING IN AND OUT OF FLT CAB ALL PERSONNEL IN OPERATIONAL AREAS WEAR SAFETY BOOTS FOOTWEAR

EXIST

1

4

L

6

USING THE FLT INSIDE THE FACTORY

EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE FLT

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS

2

3

M

ENSURE THAT THE FACTORY IS WELL VENTILATED WHEN THE FLT IS BEING USED INSIDE IT

EXIST

1

3

L

7

LEAVING THE FLT UNATTENDED

OVERTURNING, ENTRAPMENT, CRUSHING IF USED BY UNAUTHORISED PERSONS

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF VISITORS ASSETS

3

5

H

ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT, AUTHORISED STAFF ARE PERMITTED TO USE THE FLT. AFTER USING THE FLT DRIVERS WILL PARK THE FLT, APPLY THE HANDBRAKE, LOWER THE FORKS, SWITCH OF THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEYS.

EXIST

1

5

L

8

CHANGING THE PROPANE GAS TANK

GAS LEAKAGE CAUSING NAUSEA / SICKNESS. MANUAL HANDLING

N

OPERATORS OTHER STAFF

2

3

M

ENSURE THAT THE FACTORY IS WELL VENTILATED WHEN THE FLT IS BEING USED INSIDE IT

EXIST

1

3

L

HAZARD

OVERALL RISK

CLIMBING INTO AND OUT OF THE FLT CAB

TASK

SEVERITY

5

No.

LIKELIHOOD

SEVERITY

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

LIKELIHOOD

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

FLTS ARE SERVICED REGULARLY AND UNDERGO LOLER EXAMINATIONS BY A COMPETENT PERSON

INJURIES WHEN CHANGING THE GAS BOTTLE. HAND INJURIES

VISITORS

CONTROL MEASURES EXIST/ REQUIRED

RESIDUAL RISK

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL MEASURES

SEVERITY

RESIDUAL RISK

LIKELIHOOD

OVERALL RISK

SEVERITY

HAZARD

LIKELIHOOD

TASK

WHO / WHAT IS AT RISK

No.

CONDITION (NORMAL/ABNORMAL/ EMERGENCY)

OVERALL RISK (UNCONTROLLED)

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

DATE

REVISION NUMBER

FORKLIFT TRUCKS

31/08/2019

001

LOCATION

DAM ROAD, BARTON-UPON-HUMBER, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE, DN18 5AS

1.

INTRODUCTION

This SOP covers the Forklift Truck located in the factory 2.

OPERATOR

Only trained, authorised, competent personnel are to operate and drive this truck.

Records of authorised/competent personnel are maintained on the workshop skills matrix.

3.

PRE-STARTUP SAFETY CHECKS

A weekly pre-start check must be completed and recorded on the pre-start-up checklist. Report any faults or defects to management ASAP 4.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Before using the truck make yourself aware of the contents of the general risk assessment on display at the machine and comply with the requirements. Ensure that you have the appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) e.g. safety footwear.

If you require additional or replacement PPE, see management.

5.

FORKLIFT TRUCK OPERATION

Only trained, competent and authorised persons are able to drive an FLT. Before undertaking any task on the truck ensure that the task is to be undertaken is understood, e.g. move load from one location to another, load pallet on rack, unload lorry etc.

Do not exceed the safe working load of the truck.

Ensure that the route to be following is clear and free from obstruction.

Ensure that the drop down area is free from obstruction.

Remove key from truck after use to prevent unauthorised persons using the vehicle.

6.

FORKLIFT TRUCK MAINTENANCE

Beware of the manual handling risks when changing gas bottle.

Fitting of gas bottles is to be carried out by trained and competent people only.

Periodically check all oil levels and top as required. Refer to truck maintenance instructions for further information.

Ensure that the truck undergoes its’ statutory inspection by every 12 months.

If any problems are identified during maintenance or operation, oil leaks etc. refer them to your supervisor.

7.

REFERENCES

FLT Risk Assessment