Forklift Licence Operators Sydney Information And Toolbox Safety Tips
Monday 25 January 2016
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Sunday 2 November 2014
Forklift Licence Training Courses Sydney Operators Safety NSW: WHS Hierarchy of Control Measures In Six Easy Steps
Forklift Licence Training Courses Sydney Operators Safety NSW: WHS Hierarchy of Control Measures In Six Easy Steps
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Thursday 30 October 2014
WHS Hierarchy of Control Measures In Six Easy Steps
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Work Health and Safety (WHS) is one of the most important considerations facing any business today particularly those using mobile plant (Forklifts & Order Pickers Turret Trucks etc).
1.Risk Assessments should be conducted regularly in your workplace for potential hotspots in regards to accidents and near misses.
2.Assessments are best done whilst your operators perform their normal everyday duties.
3.Evaluation of all the possible injuries which may result from each possible accident should be thoroughly investigated and control measures implemented to greatly minimize accidents happening or re-occurring again.
4.The chart of hierarchy of control measures is the perfect tool for showing everyone the proper safety steps from 1 to 6. The order is most important as the first step is the most effective and descends to the least effective.
5.If it is not possible to use the first step only then do you consider the other steps.
6.The Hierarchy of Control steps are:
- Elimination: if possible, remove the Danger (Hazards)
- Substitution: use safer methods if removal is not a viable option
- Isolation : stop all access to the danger area completely
- Engineering control measures: change equipment and use tools to make safe
- Administrative practices: reduce the workers time exposed to hazards, use training and job rotation to name a couple.
- PPE: use personal protective equipment only as your last option.
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Saturday 22 June 2013
Forklift Operator Safety News July 2013
From Absolute Forklift Training
Absolute Forklift Training specialises in a range of training and refresher courses for LF forklift & LO order picker / stock picker operators in Sydney.
Absolute Forklift Training addresses key safety issues through sets of questions to cover operator safety, equipment, licensing and maintenance.
How many HRW licences are there?
29 at this time
How long are HRW forklift licences vaild for?
They must be renewed every 5 years
When given a NSA or Notice of Satisfactory Assessment by a workcover assessor how long have you got to process it at Australia Post?
You have 60 Days to lodge it with Australia Post
When operating a forklift on a wet or slippery surface what must you do?
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Can you make minor repairs to a forklift?
Yes if you are experienced and competant and you also have permission of your manager or boss.
Why do you check your forklift before operating it?
To make sure it is safe to use.
Why do you watch your load when operating a forklift?
Because it could shift and hurt someone, it could also make the forklift unstable.
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Absolute Forklift Training specialises in a range of training and refresher courses for forklift operators in Sydney.
Absolute Forklift Training addresses key safety issues through a set of questions to cover operator safety, equipment, licensing and maintenance.
Do I always have to wear the seat belt when operating a forklift truck?
WHS rules require an employer to ensure that the operator of the forklift always uses the seat belt. The company could face action if an employee is injured when not wearing the seat belt.
Should all forklift trucks be equipped with reversing beepers?
No necessarily, since some older models were manufactured without them. An assessment should be conducted to establish if reversing beepers are a necessary requirement for a particular working environment.
Should all forklift trucks be equipped with flashing lights?
Since older models were manufactured without them, an assessment should be conducted to establish if flashing lights are a necessary requirement depending on the particular working environment.
What direction must the load face when travelling up a ramp?
The forklift must travel up the ramp forwards with the load facing uphill.
When travelling, at what height should the load and forks arms be?
Just below front axle height or at a reasonable distance from the operating surface.
What is the most suitable type of forklift truck to use in a confined or restricted space?
A battery powered/ electric forklift truck.
Should a load be raised or lowered near or over people?
Never under any circumstances since the load may fall and hurt someone.
What is meant by the term ‘rated capacity’ in relation to a forklift truck?
Rated capacity is the maximum load that a forklift truck is designed to carry at a specified load height to a specific load centre distance.
Can an employer allow a person who is not competent, to operate high risk work machinery?
Not unless the person is enrolled in formal training for an HRW forklift licence with a Registered Training Organisation and is supervised onsite by a high risk work forklift licence holder.
What are the minimum distances you would work between overhead high voltage power lines in NSW?
Notify the local power authority and have the power supply shut off. Also, always use a trained safety observer.
What is the validity of the 29 HRW licences?
All HRW licences are valid for 5 years and must be renewed at this time.
Can a forklift carry two people?
Only if the forklift is designed to do so or is rated to carry two people.
In an emergency what would you do?
Notify and warn all personnel of the danger, and where the danger is located, and give directions to emergency services.
I have not driven a forklift in years but I am licensed and my employer is asking me to operate a forklift again. Should I operate it even though I don’t feel competent?
First seek suitable forklift training with a RTO or hand in your HRW forklift licence to the regulator (WorkCover).
When planning to move loads with a forklift, what should you do?
Look out for hazards and implement control measures. (example: of a control measure find a hazard and remove it)
When operating a forklift over roadways or areas open to the public, what should you do?
Display signs and flashing warning lights, place barricades or barriers around the work area and use a traffic controller or flagman to control the traffic flow and pedestrians.
What are tiger tails?
Warning indicators for high voltage electrical power lines.
When should you implement hazard control measures?
Before starting work and during work.
When would you select PPE?
Before starting work.
Absolute Forklift Training addresses key safety issues through a set of questions to cover operator safety, equipment, licensing and maintenance.
Do I always have to wear the seat belt when operating a forklift truck?
WHS rules require an employer to ensure that the operator of the forklift always uses the seat belt. The company could face action if an employee is injured when not wearing the seat belt.
Should all forklift trucks be equipped with reversing beepers?
No necessarily, since some older models were manufactured without them. An assessment should be conducted to establish if reversing beepers are a necessary requirement for a particular working environment.
Should all forklift trucks be equipped with flashing lights?
Since older models were manufactured without them, an assessment should be conducted to establish if flashing lights are a necessary requirement depending on the particular working environment.
What direction must the load face when travelling up a ramp?
The forklift must travel up the ramp forwards with the load facing uphill.
When travelling, at what height should the load and forks arms be?
Just below front axle height or at a reasonable distance from the operating surface.
What is the most suitable type of forklift truck to use in a confined or restricted space?
A battery powered/ electric forklift truck.
Should a load be raised or lowered near or over people?
Never under any circumstances since the load may fall and hurt someone.
What is meant by the term ‘rated capacity’ in relation to a forklift truck?
Rated capacity is the maximum load that a forklift truck is designed to carry at a specified load height to a specific load centre distance.
Can an employer allow a person who is not competent, to operate high risk work machinery?
Not unless the person is enrolled in formal training for an HRW forklift licence with a Registered Training Organisation and is supervised onsite by a high risk work forklift licence holder.
What are the minimum distances you would work between overhead high voltage power lines in NSW?
- 3 metres up to 132,000 volts
- 6 metres from 132,000 volts up to 330,000 volts
- 8 metres from 330,000 volts and above
Notify the local power authority and have the power supply shut off. Also, always use a trained safety observer.
What is the validity of the 29 HRW licences?
All HRW licences are valid for 5 years and must be renewed at this time.
Can a forklift carry two people?
Only if the forklift is designed to do so or is rated to carry two people.
In an emergency what would you do?
Notify and warn all personnel of the danger, and where the danger is located, and give directions to emergency services.
I have not driven a forklift in years but I am licensed and my employer is asking me to operate a forklift again. Should I operate it even though I don’t feel competent?
First seek suitable forklift training with a RTO or hand in your HRW forklift licence to the regulator (WorkCover).
When planning to move loads with a forklift, what should you do?
Look out for hazards and implement control measures. (example: of a control measure find a hazard and remove it)
When operating a forklift over roadways or areas open to the public, what should you do?
Display signs and flashing warning lights, place barricades or barriers around the work area and use a traffic controller or flagman to control the traffic flow and pedestrians.
What are tiger tails?
Warning indicators for high voltage electrical power lines.
When should you implement hazard control measures?
Before starting work and during work.
When would you select PPE?
Before starting work.
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Saturday 4 May 2013
Forklift Operator and Employers Forklift Safety Information 2013 (Updated Forklift Toolbox Information) by Absolute Forklift Training
Forklift Operator and Employers Forklift Safety Information 2013 (Updated Forklift Toolbox Information) by Absolute Forklift Training
Absolute Forklift Training specialises in a range of training and refresher courses for forklift operators in Sydney.
Absolute Forklift Training addresses key safety issues through a set of 20 questions to cover operator safety, equipment, licensing and maintenance.
Do I always have to wear the seat belt when operating a forklift truck?
WHS rules require an employer to ensure that the operator of the forklift always uses the seat belt. The company could face action if an employee is injured when not wearing the seat belt.
Should all forklift trucks be equipped with reversing beepers?
No necessarily, since some older models were manufactured without them. An assessment should be conducted to establish if reversing beepers are a necessary requirement for a particular working environment.
Should all forklift trucks be equipped with flashing lights?
Since older models were manufactured without them, an assessment should be conducted to establish if flashing lights are a necessary requirement depending on the particular working environment.
What direction must the load face when travelling up a ramp?
The forklift must travel up the ramp forwards with the load facing uphill.
When travelling, at what height should the load and forks arms be?
Just below front axle height or at a reasonable distance from the operating surface.
What is the most suitable type of forklift truck to use in a confined or restricted space?
A battery powered/ electric forklift truck.
Should a load be raised or lowered near or over people?
Never under any circumstances since the load may fall and hurt someone.
What is meant by the term ‘rated capacity’ in relation to a forklift truck?
Rated capacity is the maximum load that a forklift truck is designed to carry at a specified load height to a specific load centre distance.
Can an employer allow a person who is not competent, to operate high risk work machinery?
Not unless the person is enrolled in formal training for an HRW forklift licence with a Registered Training Organisation and is supervised onsite by a high risk work forklift licence holder.
What are the minimum distances you would work between overhead high voltage power lines in NSW?
- 3 metres up to 132,000 volts
- 6 metres from 132,000 volts up to 330,000 volts
- 8 metres from 330,000 volts and above
Notify the local power authority and have the power supply shut off. Also, always use a trained safety observer.
What is the validity of the 29 HRW licences?
All HRW licences are valid for 5 years and must be renewed at this time.
Can a forklift carry two people?
Only if the forklift is designed to do so or is rated to carry two people.
In an emergency what would you do?
Notify and warn all personnel of the danger, and where the danger is located, and give directions to emergency services.
I have not driven a forklift in years but I am licensed and my employer is asking me to operate a forklift again. Should I operate it even though I don’t feel competent?
First seek suitable forklift training or hand in your HRW forklift licence to the regulator (WorkCover).
When planning to move loads with a forklift, what should you do?
Look out for hazards and implement control measures.
When operating a forklift over roadways or areas open to the public, what should you do?
Display signs and flashing warning lights, place barricades or barriers around the work area and use a traffic controller or flagman to control the traffic flow and pedestrians.
What are tiger tails?
Warning indicators for high voltage electrical power lines.
When should you implement hazard control measures?
Before starting work and during work.
When would you select PPE?
Before starting work.
Saturday 20 April 2013
Friday 29 March 2013
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Refresher courses for forklift and order pickers from Absolute Forklift Training
Refresher courses for forklift and order pickers from Absolute Forklift Training
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Update your forklift or order picker licence skills with refresher courses onsite at your workplace or at our modern sydney based training centre....
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LO Class order picker forklift licence courses and assessment from Absolute Forklift Training
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20 questions on forklift safety
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