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Forklift

SWMS · SWMS-10536

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 4
  • Transport & Warehousing
  • Reads on any phone

This SWMS guides the safe operation of forklifts fuelled by petrol, diesel or LPG, or powered by electricity. It covers a wide range of high-risk work controls and additional safety measures.

It takes your crew through each step, from arriving on site, setting up the work area and managing environmental impacts, to forklift operation, loading and unloading, changing attachments, refuelling, completion and emergency response.

It suits businesses and individuals who operate forklifts in construction and industrial environments, including construction site managers, warehouse supervisors, logistics and transportation professionals, and safety officers and consultants.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

Preview of the Forklift SWMS

Forklift

SWMSVersion 4

Document details

Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Business contact phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile Plant
  • Extreme Temperature
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous Atmosphere
  • Traffic Corridors

Planning and preparation

Planning/preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work.

(specify the hold points)

Training/licence

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitor/review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

(add notes specific to this site)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions

    • Hazard

      Personal injury, property damage &/or environmental incident

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • The vehicle should be positioned in a safe location, clear of traffic/vehicles/pedestrians during equipment delivery and materials removal (deploy physical barriers, caution signs as necessary)

      • Do not park illegally

      • Identify and obey all safety-related signage (check site entry requirements)

      • Report to Site Supervisor

      • Ensure site-specific induction undertaken

      • Assess mobile phone reception

      • The worksite is exactly as detailed in Terms of Agreement or contract

      • Complete a JSA specifying the control measures of unanticipated hazards.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Operatorto check the site and conduct JSA where necessary

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 more job steps, from Work area set-up to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

13 job steps

  1. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsArrive on site and assess the site conditions.
  2. Work area set-upSet up the work area, controlling traffic, public access and overhead power lines.
  3. EnvironmentManage noise, waste, spills and other environmental impacts.
  4. House keepingKeep the work area clean and free of slip and trip hazards.
  5. Manual tasksLift and move items safely to avoid manual task injuries.
  6. Establish a communication system with pedestrian workersSet up communication between the operator and pedestrian workers.
  7. Forklift operationInspect and operate the forklift safely.
  8. Loading, carrying & unloadingLoad, carry and unload safely, keeping pedestrians clear.
  9. Working outside the cabin near powered mobile plantWork safely on foot near powered mobile plant.
  10. Hydraulic equipment – changing attachmentsChange hydraulic attachments safely.
  11. Refuelling petrol/diesel, electric & LPG forkliftsRefuel petrol, diesel, electric and LPG forklifts safely.
  12. On completionPark and secure the forklift and sign out on completion.
  13. Emergency responseRespond to an injury or emergency.

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