Early access offer:Early access: 30% off, for as long as you stay subscribed.

Claim offer
Try the editor free

System · 111 documentsPart of Transport & Warehousing OHS-WHS Industry Suite

Forklift - Pedestrian Operated

SWMS · SWMS-10112

  • 11 job steps
  • Version 8

This Forklift - Pedestrian Operated Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the hazards and control measures for using electrically powered pedestrian-operated forklifts safely and efficiently, including in high-risk construction environments.

It takes your crew through 11 job steps, from arriving on site and assessing conditions, environment, housekeeping and manual tasks to communicating with pedestrian ground workers, working near powered mobile plant, forklift operation, changing hydraulic attachments, charging batteries, completion and emergency response.

It includes a risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls to manage each identified risk.

It suits businesses and operators that use pedestrian-operated forklifts in warehouses, on construction sites and in manufacturing facilities, and their forklift operators, site supervisors, safety officers and logistics and warehouse staff.

See its own page

Preview of the Forklift - Pedestrian Operated SWMS

Forklift - Pedestrian Operated

SWMSVersion 8
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
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
—

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 PlantMobile plant movement
  • Extreme TemperatureArtificial extremes of temperature
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility

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

      • Undertake a site-specific induction, including the principles of traffic, and pedestrian flow should be included in all induction processes, including a site map. It should especially reinforce the “traffic management rules.”

      • Assess mobile phone reception

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

      • Complete a JSA specifying the control measures for 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

10 more job steps, from Environment to Emergency response

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

Try the editor freeGet this system
Preview as

How it reads in a browser

Get this system

Sign up free, then choose how you'd like it. Every document goes into your Library, in a folder named for the pack.

  • Included in paid plans

    Use template credits from your plan. This one costs 20.

    Compare plans and prices

  • Buy it once

    $999.90 paid once, and it's yours to keep. Works on the free plan too.

Try the editor freeSign up free

No card needed to sign up. Early access members get 30% off any plan.

What it covers

11 job steps

  1. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the site supervisor and assess the site.
  2. EnvironmentControl noise, fuels and chemicals, vehicle movement and fauna.
  3. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear of slip and trip hazards.
  4. Manual tasksTake breaks, vary the work and lift loads safely.
  5. Establish a communication system with pedestrian ground workersSet up communication between the operator and ground workers before work starts.
  6. Working near powered mobile plantFollow the TMP and keep clear of, and in sight of, powered mobile plant.
  7. Forklift operationInspect and operate the forklift, and load, carry and unload safely.
  8. Hydraulic equipment – changing attachmentsChange attachments and hydraulic lines safely.
  9. Charging batteriesCharge batteries in a designated, ventilated area.
  10. On completionPark the forklift, lower the forks, remove the keys and sign out.
  11. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid.

Hazards it covers

How templates work

Try it before you pay.

  1. Preview free

    Every template's job steps, hazards and first task are open to read. No sign-up.

  2. Try the editor

    Tailor a demo SWMS with your company, job and site, on a computer or your phone.

  3. Sign up free

    Your details and logo carry over. This template opens already filled in.

  4. Use a credit or buy once

    Paid plans include template credits every month. Or buy this one to keep.