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1. Safety in the Movement of People and Materials Lift Trucks
Conveyors
Automated Warehouses
2. Types of Lift Truck
3. Counterbalance Lift Truck
4. Reach Truck
5. Rough-terrain Counterbalance
6. Telescopic Materials Handler
7. Side-loading Lift Truck
8. Pedestrian Controlled Lift Truck
9. Large Lift Truck
10. Lift Truck Hazards Collision with people or vulnerable plant
Overturning
Items falling from racking or forks
Explosion from some batteries
Hot exhaust
Dangerous parts e.g. chains, drive shafts etc.
Driving off edges, into pits etc.
Placing loads onto peoples feet
11. Lift Truck Hazards Fumes
Noise
Whole body vibration
Load slipping from forks
12. Lift Truck Control Measures
13. Driver Selection Reliable and mature attitude
Physically & mentally fit
Intelligent
Over school leaving age
Not under influence of drink/drugs
Good vision
Good hearing
14. Driver Training Supervisors should receive an appreciation
Competent Instructor
Records should be kept
Test at end of training
Employees should be given written authorisation at end of training
Refresher training as necessary
15. Work Area Separate traffic routes where possible
Routes should have sufficient width and clearance for largest trucks used
Prevent pedestrians entering lift truck areas
Eliminate sharp bends or overhead obstructions wherever possible
Where hazards cannot be removed, use clearly marked barriers
16. Work Area Signs, warning devices, mirrors etc.
Instructions to sound horns and restrict speed
Flexible doors of transparent material where lift trucks have to pass through
17. Work Area Edges of loading bays, excavations & pits should be clearly marked
18. Work Area Where possible, edges should be fitted with barriers
19. Work Area Operating areas should be as free as possible of obstructions, but supports, columns, pipework, racking or other plant may need to be protected by special impact barriers
20. Work Area Firm and level surface, ideally concrete or similar
Potholes should not be allowed to develop
Steep gradients should be avoided
Adequate lighting
Trucks should be parked in a secure area
Keys should be kept in a secure place
21. Protecting Pedestrians & Operators Segregate pedestrians and vehicles
22. Protecting Pedestrians & Operators Clearly mark traffic routes
Use audible and visual warning devices
High-visibility clothing may be necessary, as well as safety boots and hard hats
A Roll Over Protection Structure should be fitted where there is a risk of overturning and crushing operator
23. Protecting Pedestrians & Operators Seat belts may be required
Falling object protection structures should be fitted where there is significant risk of falling materials
Anyone driving a lift truck on a public road should comply with road traffic legislation
24. The Lift Truck Suitable for its intended purpose
Travel with loads in lowered position
Do not load beyond SWL (safe working load)
Dangerous parts should be guarded
Eliminate ignition sources in battery charging areas
Adequate ventilation to disperse fumes
25. Operation of Lift Trucks Issue keys only to authorised people
Lower forks when parked
Keep to left when operating
Sound horn at danger spots
Avoid violent braking or sudden changes in direction
Never travel down slopes with load in front
26. Maintenance Follow manufacturers recommendations
Operators should not carry out repairs
Trucks that are on loan still need to be checked and maintained
27. Operator Checks At beginning of each shift, operator should check the following and report any defects to his supervisor:
Tyre pressure and damage;
Steering and brakes;
Fuel, water and oil levels;
Battery levels;
Masts and hydraulics;
All controls;
Horns and other warning systems; and
Lights & mirrors
28. Conveyor Belts
29. Conveyor Hazards In-running nips
Entanglement points at rollers
Contact with moving parts
Materials falling from conveyor
Manual Handling/Ergonomics from incorrectly set speeds
30. Conveyor Controls Guard in-running nips
31. Conveyor Controls Emergency trip wires or stop buttons
Guard power drives and other dangerous parts
Nobody allowed to ride on conveyor
Operatives should be trained and instructed in safe use
32. Conveyor Controls
33. Automated Warehouses & Order Picking Machines (OPMs)
34. OPM Hazards Overturning e.g. overloading, gradients
Falls of people, goods or materials
Trapping of people in mechanisms
Trapping of people against fixed structures
People struck by moving OPM
Failure of platform supporting mechanism
People stranded on platform due to power failure
Inadvertent movements e.g. misapplication of controls
35. OPM Controls Only trained and authorised persons
Comply with SWL
Tested and examined every 6 months (LOLER)
Prevent access to dangerous parts e.g. chains, mast sections etc.
Edge protection
Suitable overhead guards
36. Automated Warehouse Hazards Collision between AGVs and people
Trapping points between AGVs and stationary objects or fixed structures
Inadvertent movement of AGVs
Collapse of palletised loads
Collapse of AGV
Slips on oil from machines
37. Automated Warehouse Controls Segregate AGVs from pedestrians
Trip devices on vehicle bumpers
Sensors on vehicles to slow it to a crawl
Ensure accurate positioning of AGV at transfer points
Easily accessible emergency stops
Automatic monitoring of safety system
38. Automated Warehouse Controls Audible and visual signals
Guard dangerous moving parts
Prevent unauthorised human access
Pressure sensitive mats
Interlocked access gates
Permit systems for maintenance
Clear warning notices