HIRA Fork Lifts

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LOCATION ACTIVITIES HAZARD (What Could Harm Staff/ Students/ Visitors)

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CONTROLS (What are you going to do to reduce LIKELIHOOD RATING AFTER CONTROL CONSEQUENCE RATING AFTER CONTROL FINAL RATING

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INITIAL RISK RATING (LHR x CR)

CONSEQUENCE RATING (CR)

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CONSEQUENCE (Slightly Harmful, Harmful, Very Harmful, Extremely Harmful, Catastrophic)

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LIKELIHOOD RATING (LHR)

Likely, Almost Certain)

LIKELIHOOD (Improbable, Unlikely, Rare,

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT FORM the Risk?)

Club house, Warehouse

unloading of materials and stacking

No safe operational control procedures

lack of traffic management plan collision with operative , structure

1.Remove the hazard by designing it out -designing the permitted routes and operating zones for forklift operations such that they will never come in contact with any pedestrian or worker. 2. Guard the remaining hazards to prevent the accident from occurring This can be carried out by erecting physical barriers next to a walkway to prevent the forklift from coming into contact with pedestrians. 3. Mitigate the impact of the hazards -wearing an appropriate seat belt can save the life of an operator when the forklift overturns. a forklift fitted with a seat belt must be provided and the operator instructed to use the belt.

Identifying the most efficient routes and traffic flows, * Separating pedestrian walkways and forklift routes and operating zones- Identifying safety zones for truck drivers, * Incorporating containment fences, Incorporating speed limiting device, * Putting up adequate warning signs, • Provide safety features (such as reverse warning lights and audio warning, rearview mirror, flashing lights) and inspect them regularly

• Inadequately trained and authorised operators

Ineffective system to control the use of forklifts

over loading not assesing the work environment lack of preventive maintenace

Not using the saefty devices using mobile phones Body/limbs caught in moving parts of the forklift Lifting of persons on the forks

Before an operator is authorised to operate the forklift, he/she must undergo and pass an appropriate forklift driving course.

Only trained and authorised operators are permitted to operate a forklift. Employers should implement a control system to prohibit unauthorised use of forklifts. Workers should be briefed on the control system and only authorised forklift operators should be permitted to operate a forklift Operators should check any load for its weight, shape and size so that precautions for lifting the load can be taken. Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Always travel with the load and forks low to the ground.Always sound the horn and slow down when approaching corners, intersections and doorways. area of the forklift should be checked for overhead obstructions, uneven ground, puddles, of oil or potholes etc. Ensure that the operator has performed daily maintenance checks and the forklift is serviced in a timely manner according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Always use the seatbelts. Hold on firmly and stay within the cabin in the event of an overturn. Do not bypass the speed limiters or reversing beeping Operators should not be using the mobile phone or other talking devices while operating a forklift. operator to keep an eye on the helper.operate only after getting signal from helper to be banned for any work at height or reaching the top of load for any reason

Electrocution (Battery operated forklift)

only authorised mechanic to do the repair work, switch off engine before any repair Provide three point contacts on forklifts (Steps with good footing, antislip surfaces and handles)

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REMEDIAL ACTION REQUIRED / REMARKS

safe work procedures (SWP) must be developed and implemented to control the risks *Another way to mitigate the impact of an accident would be to limit the speed of the forklift. With lower speed, the operator is better able to react to avoid an accident

• Adequately instruct visitors and all employers at the workplace of the site’s traffic management plan, • Review the plan when work processes or site plans change.

Ensure that the forklifts are inspected daily

. Electronic systems such as swipe cards and pin code can help to control the use of forklifts.

. If the operator’s view from the forklift front is blocked, he should always travel in the reverse direction or have another worker to keep a look out for him.

Display sufficient signs and warnings in the workplace

Ensure that the workplace is adequately lit

forklift operating areas are either eliminated or minimised