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Power Load Handling Equipment (Safety precautions associated with the use…
Power Load Handling Equipment
Forklift trucks hazards - Overturning
Driving too fast (around corners)
Sudden braking
Driving up/down or across slopes
Driving with load elevated
Uneven loading of the forks
Collision with other objects (for e.g. kerbs)
Forklift truck hazards - overloading
Exceeding maximum capacity
Forklift truck hazards - falling load
Insecure load
Uneven floor surface
Sudden starting or stopping of the vehicle
Driving forwards down slopes
Driving too fast (around corners)
Precautions when using forklift trucks
Clear unobstructed traffic routes
Driver protection: roll-over protection system & falling object protection system
Through examination of load-bearing parts
Restricted to trained & authorised operators
Routine visual inspections before use
Maintenance in line on the forklift is secure & stable
Ensuring safe working load is not exceeded
Comply with speed limits
Never travel with forks raised
Ensure driver has clear sight lines
Parking forklift trucks
In designated parking area, on a level surface
Forks towards a wall to prevent a trip hazard
Out of gear, with the parking brake applied
Mast tilted forward and forks on the floor
Not obstructing fire exits or escape routes
Keys removed
Keys stored in a secure / supervised area
Chocks around wheels to prevent movement
Pre-operational checks for forklift trucks
Lights / warning devices (horns,beacons)
Tyres - suitable conditions & pressure
Check for obvious oil leaks
Ensure seats are secure
Check for obvious body damage
Lift and tilt controls working correctly
Brakes in good working order
Steering mechanism in good working order
Passenger lifts & hoists - hazards associated with their use
Falling objects such as loads falling from the hoist or the hoist itself falling
Workers being struck by the load
Entanglement of the load with moving parts
Lift and hoists - Precautions to be taken when using them
Statutory safety devices (brakes, freewill brakes & interlocks in full working order)
Overrun trip to prevent movement beyond safe limits
Guards on the machinery (to prevent entanglement)
Guards to protect contact with the platform / cage when it is moving
Landing gates (secured during operations)
Suitable lighting to reduce the risk of tripping and falling
Safe working load displayed & visible to the operator
Use of hoist restricted to competent & authorised workers
Safety interlocks of doors of hoist to prevent opening when moving
Routine inspection & maintenance
Statutory inspections
Hazards associated with the use of conveyors
In-running nip points where fingers may be drawn into moving parts
Entanglement where loose clothing may become caught in moving parts (also hair)
Falling objects
Safety precautions associated with the use of conveyors
Audible signals to warn people that the conveyor is about to start
Guarding of moving parts to prevent entanglement & drawing-in
Emergency stop button or pull chords fitted & operational
Barriers around conveyors to prevent unauthorised access
Guards on overhead conveyors to prevent falling objects
Information, instruction & training for operators
Ensure clothing is not loose & hair is not at risk (hair nets)
Regular scheduled maintenance by competent staff
Hazards associated with the use of cranes
Crane collapsing or toppling over
Jib (arm) striking other objects
Load falling when being lifted
Load striking objects or people when moving
Contact with live overhead electrical cables
Safety precautions associated with the use of cranes
Ensure crane is suitable for the activity & location
Site the crane on stable, even ground
Use outriggers to ensure stability at base of crane
Ensure the safe working load is clearly marked on the crane
Ensure all lifting is within safe working load
Restrict use of crane to competent & authorised personnel
Ensure all lifts are planned & supervised by competent staff
Ensure effective communication by providing radios
Ensure overload indicators are operational
Check no obstructions in vicinity of lift
Lift load as close to the ground as possible, never lifting over people
Ensure those in the vicinity are wearing safety helmets & high visibility clothing
Use signs to warn of hazards from the crane
Periodic inspection & examination/testing of lifting equipment
Lifting equipment should be examined:
Before it is used for the first time
Periodically
After an event which may have changed it's strength or stability
Frequency of
Periodic
Every 12 months for equipment that is
not
used to carry people
Every 6 months for equipment that is used to carry people
Every 6 months for lifting accessories