A1 The following factors are at the forefront of the management of (fork)-lift truck operation:
select suitable staff: they need to be at least 17 years old (other requirements apply in industry-
specific regulations), medically fit and with the right disposition
identify vehicles: different types of lift truck and attachments will require additional training
identify work: the workplace environment, materials to be handled and work activities will
impose additional training requirements
identify training needs: by matching the individuals selected with the type of vehicle, work
activity and workplace environment, a training programme can be developed in accordance with
the Approved Code of Practice
(Remember that experienced operators may require conversion training.)
provide training:
either in-house or via a training centre
ensure instructors are competent and adequate facilities are available
training should cover: basic training, specific job training and familiarisation
keep records: record the training undertaken by individual operators and certification awarded
along with continuous assessment and test results
authorisation: provide written authorisation to those allowed to operate lift trucks.
monitor performance:
keep an eye on operating procedures etc
refresher training: provide as and when necessary
health surveillance: provide routine medical checks for lift truck operators, particularly for those
in middle age and above
A2 Design and layout of vehicle traffic routes, checklist of key points:
ensure roadways are wide enough for the largest vehicle likely to use them.
take account of the maximum number of vehicles and pedestrians entering or leaving the
premises at the beginning and end of each shift.
design road systems to provide minimum travel distances between places where vehicles have
to visit.
where possible eliminate the need for vehicles to reverse by, for example, the introduction of
one-way traffic systems.
where possible eliminate sharp bends and blind corners; where this is not possible provide
suitable warning signs and mirrors
keep road junctions and rail crossings to a minimum
ensure entrances and gangways are wide enough to provide sufficient space to accommodate
vehicles stopped for checking from causing obstructions
ensure there are clear direction signs and identification markings on doors and buildings to help
avoid driver error and unnecessary traffic movement
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A3 Pedestrian routes need to be kept clear and unobstructed. The following key points, outlined
in the free HSE Publication Officewise (INDG173), are worth stressing with regard to pedes-
trian traffic routes:
do not allow trailing leads to create tripping hazards
do clear up spillages quickly
do replace or repair torn floor coverings etc
do provide handrails on stairways and ensure stairs are well lit
do not block passageways or corridors
Obviously, the above precautions refer to in the office; management must also ensure that
risk assessments also extend to encompass:
pedestrian routes into and out of the building: do doors suddenly open on to pavements,
or on to vehicle routes
car parking arrangements, and so on
A4 General requirements concerning the conditions of floors and traffic routes:
sound construction
sufficient strength and stability to meet the required demands
surfaces should be even and free of faults
special attention must be paid to surfaces which are liable to become slippery, for example
in a machine shop with its oils and lubricants; in such an environment, floors should be
non-slip and every effort should be made to contain the inevitable spills by mounting the
machines in trays and carefully designing the system of pipes and valves by which the
machines can be drained of coolant oils and other fluids
when any spills or a leakages do occur, they should be cleaned up immediately
floors and traffic routes which are open to the elements should have non-skating rink
surfaces which may need to be gritted in spells of freezing weather
A5 People and vehicles, requirements of The Workplace Regulations:
separation of pedestrians and vehicles
careful design of crossing places
signposting and the use of floor markings to indicate routes to be followed by internal
vehicles
restraining barriers at sites where pedestrain routes suddenly emerge onto vehicle routes
doors and gates
use of transparent viewing panels
safety features with power-operated doors
safe use of upward opening doors
consideration to be given to disabled people
suitabililty of routes used by vehicles
signposting of restrictions (headroom, presence of pedestrians, slopes, blind bends and
so on)
shielding and marking of dangerous obstructions such as overhead electrical cables or
pipework
protection of pillars and pipework from impact by vehicles (fork-lift trucks are very heavy -
the author once saw such a truck drive into a set of storage racking at a snails pace, but
still causing an amazing amount of damage)
