PLANT RISK ASSESSMENT.

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1 Flexihire Document: Risk Assessment Document Title: Telehandler Risk assessment PLANT RISK ASSESSMENT. PLANT: TELEANDLER MANUFACTURER: aulotte MODEL: TL4017 CAPACITY: 4 Tonne 17 Metre PLANT I.D NO.: SERIAL NO.: YEAR OF MANUFACTURE: POWERED BY: Deutz OWNER OF PLANT: LOCATION: METOD OF ASSESSMENT: Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment )

2 LOCATION OF ASSESSMENT: RISK CLASSIFICATION METOD: INSPECTION UNDERTAKEN BY: O&S MANAGER N o azard identification (Provide description of (, No) (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) Persons could injured or injure An Operator s Manual has en provided by the manufacturer. others when operating the plant Persons operating this plant are to suitably trained in the safe without sufficient training, instruction, operation of this plant and must read the Operator s Manual prior supervision and information. to operating. Persons could injured when A system of work adhering to the manufacturer s instructions adhering to a poor system of work in should formulated and complied with at all times. relation to the operation of plant. Persons could injured by the plant The plant is accompanied by a Maintenance record/logbook. The operating in poor conditions as a operator is to instructed to check the plant for faults prior to result of general wear and tear on commencing works each day and if they are serious, report them components. immediately otherwise record them in the maintenance records logbook. Persons could injured if they were No - The manufacturer The operator must ensure that he/she is aware of the location of unable to stop the operation of the has supplied an the emergency stop button on the plant. forklift in an emergency situation. emergency stop button. Persons could injured if the plant A DANGER DO NOT USE sign should attached to the plant Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 2

3 5 which is known to faulty and by an authorised person, signed and dated. The operator should unsafe is operated. instructed that while such tags are attached to the machine it must not used until the tag is removed by a qualified mechanic. azard identification (Provide description Where there is a risk, descri the proposed of (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) implemented practicable? (, No) Persons could injured if the operator of The operator should instructed to inspect the area where 6 the plant is not familiar with the working the plant is intended to operated prior to works environment. commencing and enquire if there are any site specific requirements to observed. Persons could injured if the operator is The operator should trained in determining unsafe 7 not aware of hazards and unsafe conditions conditions and hazards that are relative to the plant s safe which may result in accident or injury when operation. operating the plant. Persons may injured if the operator does The operator must trained to fully understand the plant 8 not understand the plant they are operating. and its operating instructions. Operator s must hold an appropriate Certificate of Competency to operate this plant. Persons could injured if the operator The operators should instructed not to carry out work that 9 performs duties which are yond their is outside their normal duties and report any matter of responsibilities and capabilities. concern to their supervisor. Persons could injured if the plant was not No - The plant has A compliance plate indicating testing has en conducted 10 confirmed to safe in accordance with the en satisfactorily should permanently fixed to the plant. The operator Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 3

4 requirements of the Statutory Authority by testing. tested for compliance with the OS Plant Regulations. should advised to ensure that this plate remains on the plant and is clean and legible azard identification (Provide description of (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) Persons could injured if the plant has not en Instruct the operator or a competent person to check and test the tested and inspected in accordance with machine in accordance with the manufacturers checklist and manufacturer s instructions prior to works each record the findings in the maintenance/logbook prior to day. commencing work. Persons could injured if the plant has en The operator should instructed that any modification to the modified from its original design. plant should approved by the manufacturer or some other suitably qualified engineer and that all relevant design information/computations must retained and available upon request by the appropriate authority. Persons could injured if the s and Instruct the operator to cover and protect the s identification instruction signs and warning decals are damaged signs and warning decals if the plant is left out in the weather or in in a hostile environment. M a hostile environment. Persons could injured if the operator does not Ensure that all stickers, warning plates an instructions are clearly understand the instruction and warning plates and legible, and in English. International signs are not acceptable. stickers mounted on the plant. Persons could injured if a plant that is not The manufacturer has provided an operators instruction manual. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 4

5 15 operating as designed by the manufacturer is This manual prohibits such operation. Instruct the operator to used. cease use of a malfunctioning plant and attach a DANGER DO NOT USE tag. Record the matter in the maintenance/logbook. azard identification (Provide Where there is a risk, descri the proposed description of (, No) implemented and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if a plant that The manufacturer prohibits such use. A DANGER 16 has en tagged with a DANGER DO DO NOT USE tag should attached to the plant NOT USE tag is operated. by an authorised person, signed and dated. The operator should instructed that while such a tag is attached to the machine it must not used until the tag is removed by a qualified mechanic. Persons could injured if a component No - The plant has en designed in 17 of the plant fails or collapses. accordance with a recognised published technical standard. Persons may injured if struck by the All operators of the Manitou must instructed on 18 Manitou. speed limits to adhered to and the use of warning devices. Manitou operations are to isolated to prevent access of unauthorised persons. An audible alarm and flashing acon must fitted to the Manitou. Persons could injured if any of the The operator is to instructed that safety 19 safety devices are disabled. devices are not to disabled and must Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 5

6 20 Persons may injured if they slip during access an egress from the Manitou. checked each day prior to works commencing. No - The manufacturer has provided The plant must clean of grease and oil at all non-skid footplates and handholds times. on the plant. azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed (, No) implemented and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the operator No - A working radius The operator should trained in the meaning of this 21 endeavours to extend the use of the plant diagram has en chart and have a clear understanding of its use. yond its working limit. provided by the manufacturer. Persons could injured if the plant is started Instruct all personnel that upon leaving the plant they 22 and / or operated by an unauthorised person. should ensure that the plant is made safe and unable to operated by unauthorised personnel. Persons could injured while working upon or Instruct the operator upon working the mechanical parts 23 ing close to moving mechanical parts while to wear close fitting clothing. wearing loose fitting clothing. M Persons could injured while ing close to Instruct the persons involved to wear a hair net or other 24 mechanical or moving parts while having long restraining device during works with the plant. hair. M Persons could injured if plant was ing Instruct the operator that they must ensure that they 25 operated in a poorly lit environment. have absolute clear vision in a properly lit workplace at Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 6

7 all times. azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the operator is under Instruct the operator that operating the plant under the influence of 26 the influence of alcohol or drugs. alcohol or drugs is prohibited and a breach of company policy. Persons could injured if the operator s Instruct the operator that they must report to a supervisor if they are 27 performance is inhibited by poor health or suffering from poor health and their safe operating ability may medication with side effects. inhibited. Persons could injured if the operator s Instruct the operator to report to their supervisor if they are suffering 28 performance is inhibited by excessive fatigue. from excessive fatigue and their safe operating ability may inhibited. Persons could injured if the operator s Instruct the operator that they must start and stop any level 29 handling of s are abrupt or contain sudden operation in a gradual manner. should conducted actions. smoothly and securely. Persons could injured if plant comes The operator should instructed to use only compound operations 30 unlable while more than one operation is when they may carried out smoothly with no sudden change in ing carried out at the same time. speed and in safe manner. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 7

8 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if unauthorised persons, Instruct the operator that the plant s working area is to 31 equipment or vehicles move into the working designated and barricaded to limit entry to authorised personnel area. only. Persons could injured if the operator has their Instruct the operator that they should not drink, eat, read or 32 attention diverted from their duties. otherwise divert their attention from the operations while operating the plant. Persons could injured if tools or other items Instruct the operator to ensure that the work area is clean and tidy 33 are left in the work area and foul access to the and any tools or other items are properly stowed at all times. action of specific s. Persons could injured if the plant is operated Instruct the operator to check the ground conditions or structure 34 on surface which may not sustain its weight. loadings with a supervisor fore operating. Persons may struck on the head while Instruct all personnel to wear appropriate personal protective 35 operating on site. equipment whilst on site. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 8

9 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the plant is travelled in Instruct the operator to directed by a guide and travel carefully 36 an area where space is limited on rough ground and slowly when moving the plant. and sloping terrain. Persons could injured if the plant is parked Instruct the operator that prior to parking or leaving the plant 37 improperly or on sloping terrain. unattended the plant must parked on suitable terrain and made safe. Persons may injured if struck by a moving The area where the plant is operating should barricaded with 38 machine. limited access to authorised personnel only. All personnel should wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Persons may injured or crushed tween this All personnel are to wear appropriate personal protective equipment 39 plant and other equipment or plant. and to aware of other plant and equipment in the works area. Persons may injured or crushed if the plant The operator should instructed to operate only on a solid level 40 tips or rolls over upon a poor surface. surface within the capacity and the recommended use of the plant. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 9

10 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured by horseplay or All personnel are to instructed to have responsibly and not to 41 inappropriate haviour. indulge in any unwarranted actions. Persons could injured if personnel are day All personnel are to instructed to stay alert and concentrate on 42 dreaming and not concentrating on the task. the works at all times. Persons could injured if the plant slides in wet All personnel should instructed exercise caution during works 43 or slippery conditions. with this plant. Persons could injured when the plant is The operator should trained to look carefully prior to moving the 44 moved. plant. Persons could injured if the plant collides with The operator should instructed to travel at a safe distance from 45 other plant or equipment. other plant and equipment when moving the plant. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 10

11 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could have their hands injured while Instruct all personnel to wear suitable personal protective equipment 46 carrying out tasks on the plant. including gloves. All personnel to competent. Persons could injured if the plant was parked Instruct the operator to ensure that the plant is stowed safely and 47 on a public road or place. appropriate warning signs are set up surrounding the unit. The plant M is to made safe prior to leaving it unattended. Persons could injured if the plant was parked Instruct the operator to ensure that the plant is parked safely with 48 at a public place or road at night. appropriate signage and warning decals around the unit. M Persons could injured if the plant damaged Instruct the operator to inspect the ground where the plant is to 49 underground hazards such as gas, electricity and operated. Appropriate engineering documentation should water pipes or other buried objects. M obtained from the supervisor where necessary to determine that the ground conditions are safe. Persons could injured by a lightning strike. All personnel should instructed to remain at a safe distance from 50 the plant is the event of a lighting storm and make the plant safe. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 11

12 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the plant makes The operator should instructed not to operate the plant near 51 contact with live electrical conductors. live wires. Appropriate should taken to adhere to the NO GO ZONE recommendations. Persons could injured by live electrical Instruct all personnel to adhere to the NO GO ZONE 52 conductors if the plant is parked in close proximity recommendations when parking the plant. to them. Persons could injured by the plant ing set up Instruct all personnel to ensure that the site supervisor contacts 53 or parked in close proximity to high power the relevant authority or company and establishes safety prior to electromagnetic wave emitters e.g. radio or commencing works. television transmitters. Persons may injured or suffer suffocation by Instruct the operators to refrain from working in confined spaces. 54 exhaust fumes when working in confined spaces. Alternatively, ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Use L.P.G in such confined areas. Persons could injured while operating the plant No - The The exhaust system must properly maintained. When 55 from exhaust fumes. exhaust is operating in confined spaces or poorly ventilated areas L.P.G is directed to used if an available fuel source. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 12

13 away from the operator. azard identification (Provide Where there is a risk, descri the proposed description of (, No) to implemented and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured by contacting No - Exposed Ensure all personnel are competent in the safe use of the Manitou. 56 the exhaust system on the Manitou. sections of the exhaust have en fitted with thermal guards. Persons could injured by Instruct the operator to ensure that the plant is made safe prior to 57 unexpected movement of the plant. leaving it unattended. Ensure that unauthorised personnel do not have access to the work area where the plant is operating. Persons could injured by the failure Ensure that the plant is regularly serviced and maintained by 58 of the Manitou to sustain suspended qualified personnel. The operator must conduct daily inspections of loads. the forklift and record the results in the logbook. In the case of a fault detected the plant must tagged with a DANGER DO NOT USE tag until it is made safe for use. Persons could injured due falling No - The forklift has Ensure that all personnel wear suitable personal protective 59 objects. en fitted with an equipment during works with the forklift and that the work area is overhead guard. adequately barricaded and guarded. Persons could injured by a parked Instruct the operator to ensure that the plant is parked with its forks Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 13

14 60 Manitou with the forks raised. flat on the ground and the brake applied. The keys must removed from the ignition and the plant made safe prior to leaving it unattended. azard identification (Provide description Where there is a risk, descri the proposed of (, No) to implemented and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the operator lifts No - The Ensure that the operator refers to the load chart and does not exceed 61 a load which is yond the Manitou s rated manufacturer the plants rated capacity under any circumstances. The load chart capacity. has supplied a must kept clean and legible at all times. load chart for the Manitou. Persons could injured if maintenance Only qualified personnel to maintain and service the plant. An 62 personnel do not understand the workings of operators and maintenance manual has en provided by the the plant. manufacturer. Service and maintenance personnel are to read and thoroughly understand the plant s operator s, instruction and service manual. Persons could injured if maintenance Only qualified and competent personnel are to undertake repairs and 63 personnel are not qualified and competent to maintenance on the plant. undertake maintenance and repairs on the plant. Persons could injured if repairs and Maintenance and repairs personnel are to instructed not to work 64 maintenance are conducted whilst the plant on the plant while it is operating. is operating. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 14

15 Persons could injured if repairs and The engine is to stopped when maintenance and repairs are ing 65 maintenance were conducted whilst the undertaken on the plant. A notice should put in place advising that engine was running. maintenance and repairs are ing undertaken on the plant. azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the plant comes Instruct the operator to park the plant in a safe location and if there 66 unstable due to its supporting surface collapsing is any doubt to seek the advice from their supervisor or an engineer. or deteriorating during repairs and maintenance. Persons could injured if the plant is Ensure that all machine guards are in place fore starting the 67 disassembled. engine. M Persons could injured if maintenance and Instruct the operator that the plant should set up on a firm and 68 repairs are ing conducted on an incline. level ground for service and general maintenance. Should this not practical as in the case of a repair the plant must made as safe as possible. Persons could injured if the plant is not A system should in place for maintenance and repair of the plant. 69 properly maintained and serviced. Only qualified and competent personnel to undertake maintenance and repair on the plant. Persons could injured if electrical wiring is Instruct the operator not to modify or permit other personnel to 70 modified. modify the electrical wiring within the plant unless authorised. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 15

16 Persons could injured if persons are smoking All personnel are to instructed to refrain from smoking near the 71 near the plant. plant. NO SMOKING signs should attached to the plant. M azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured in the event of a fire. No - A fire Instruct all personnel on how to use the fire extinguisher. 72 extinguisher has en provided. Persons may injured if there is a fuel leak in Instruct the operator to undertake daily checks prior to operating 73 the fuel system and the Manitou is operated. the Manitou each day and record any faults. If a fuel leak is M detected the Manitou is not to operated. A DANGER DO NOT USE tag must attached to the plant and the fault must reported immediately. Persons could injured or affected by exhaust Instruct operators not to overstay while working in a confined 74 fumes when operating the plant in confined space unless a special supply of filtered air is provided or spaces. adequate ventilation is in place. Use the L.P.G fuel source as an alternative. Persons could injured if tyres were damaged Instruct the operator to ensure that daily checks are conducted on 75 or punctured on the forklift and the Manitou was the plant. Check the tyres for damages, nails, glass or other operated. M objects. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 16

17 Persons could affected and made unwell if All personnel to notified not to start the plant in a poorly 76 operating the plant in a poorly ventilated area. ventilated area. azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the plant was ing All personnel to instructed not to use flammable substances to 77 cleaned with substances that are flammable. clean the machine. Persons could injured if tools, rags etc are left All personnel to instructed not to leave any tools, rags etc on the 78 in the engine compartment. engine compartment. The operator should check the engine compartment after work has en conducted there-in. Persons could injured if the plant is started for The operator should instructed not to start or use the plant when 79 use while a warning tag is attached. a warning tag is attached. Persons could injured if the plant is started The operator should instructed not to start the plant until they 80 while a device is engaged. have checked that all levers and switches are in the neutral, off or M safe position to start plant. Persons could injured if loads fell off sub- Instruct the operator to use only pallets that are in good condition 81 standard, damaged or weak pallets. and those made by acceptable manufacturers. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 17

18 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the plant was operated Instruct all personnel to cease works in the case of inclement 82 in inclement weather. weather. Persons could injured if an adequate work area Instruct all personnel not to commence works until an adequate 83 was not designated for the plant and personnel. work area has en designated for the plant and personnel. Persons could injured if loads tipped off the The operator must instructed to ensure that the forks are as wide 84 forks. apart as the pallet or load will permit. Ensure that the works area is barricaded and guarded to prevent unauthorised access. Persons could injured or injure others if they Only authorised and competent persons may conduct welding on 85 conduct welding on load aring parts without load aring parts. ing authorised to do so. Persons could injured if unauthorised All personnel to instructed that unauthorised modifications to the 86 modifications are undertaken on the Manitou. plant are not to undertaken under any circumstance. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 18

19 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured or injure others if they All personnel are to instructed to adhere to manufacturer s 87 fail to adhere to the manufacturer s instructions. instructions at all times. All personnel should familiar with the manufacturer s instructions prior to working with this plant. Persons could injured or injure others if the Ensure that the operator conducts checks on the plant prior to works 88 brakes do not hold and the Manitou moves. commencing each day. Service and maintenance personnel are to inspect the brakes on the plant during routine servicing and maintenance. Persons could injured if loose loads fell upon Instruct the operator to ensure that all loads are safely arranged and 89 them. stable. Ensure that works area is adequately guarded and barricaded. Persons could injured or injure others if they Ensure that the plant is kept clean at all times and personnel are to 90 slip from a soiled machine. refrain from climbing on the plant unless necessary and wearing suitable personal protective equipment. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 19

20 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if an unbalanced load The operator must instructed to use extreme caution when 91 fell off the Manitou, or made it tip over. handling off-centre loads that cannot balanced. Persons could injured while operating on an The operator must instructed to survey the ground conditions 92 incline a load could fall off or tip the Manitou prior to operation and to use caution when working on an incline, over. particularly when elevating a load. Persons could injured by stepping into the No - The The operator must instructed to use caution when travelling or 93 path of the Manitou. manufacturer operating and aware of blind spots. has installed a horn on the plant. Persons could injured if unsecured All accessories are to made secure and safe prior to and during 94 accessories slip and fall from loading surface. works. Persons could injured and suffer hearing loss Personnel to undertake checks each day to ensure that noise 95 due to defective noise insulation or inadequate insulation on the plant is adequate. All personnel to wear suitable personal protective equipment. hearing protection, (ear muffs, ear plugs) during works. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 20

21 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the Manitou skidded in Ensure that appropriate tyres are installed to suit the workplace. The 96 wet or slippery conditions. driver must instructed to drive slowly and cautiously at all times during works. Persons may injured whilst the plant is ing Personnel to ensure that prior to transport the Manitou has en 97 transported. made safe and is secured to transport vehicle. Persons may injured if the plant is transported Appropriate personnel to ensure that all lifting equipment is 98 using a crane and slinging gear and other devices inspected and safe prior to use. All personnel should wear are faulty or unsafe. appropriate personal protective equipment. Persons may injured if they stand under the All personnel to instructed never to stand under the plant while it 99 plant while it is ing suspended by a crane. is ing suspended. The area is to barricaded to limit access to authorised personnel only. Persons could injured by loads ing propelled Instruct the operator not to stop and start abruptly. Acceleration and 100 from the forks. braking should gradual. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 21

22 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, N and Level of Risk (, M, L)o) (, No) Persons may injured or injure others if they fail All personnel should instructed, trained and familiar with the 101 to adhere to the procedures formulated for use of procedures in place for use of this plant. Personnel who have any this plant. doubts as to the procedure in place should consult their supervisor. Persons could injured or injure others if their Instruct all personnel associated with the use of the plant to ensure 102 hands slipped off the s. that their hands are dry at all times. Persons could injure their feet if loose items fell Instruct all personnel to wear suitable safety footwear at all times. 103 on them. M Persons could injured if the operator s vision is Instruct all personnel to wear sunglasses or some other form of eye 104 impaired by sunlight or bright lights in close protection. proximity. Persons could injured if distracted by noise. Instruct personnel to wear ear muffs or some other form of suitable 105 hearing protection. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 22

23 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Personnel may injured of injure others by not Instruct all personnel to wear a high visibility reflective vest or some 106 ing visible whilst on the work site. other form of suitable garment. Persons could injure their hands or other parts of Instruct al personnel to wear suitable personal protective equipment 107 their body whilst carrying out tasks on the plant. whilst working on the plant and to cautious at all times during works. Persons could injured if there was an Persons should instructed to step away from the plant and cease 108 earthquake during works. works during such an event. M Persons could injured by a speeding forklift. The operator must instructed to adhere to speed limits at all 109 times during works and oy signage. Persons could injured by a Manitou colliding The operator must instructed to drive at a safe distance from 110 with another vehicle. other vehicles and always remain in constant. The operator is to ensure that the brakes are checked each day prior to works. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 23

24 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if reaching through A guard should installed or instruct the operator not to reach 111 mast assembly. through this area under any circumstances. Persons could injured if loads were tipped The operator must trained and advised never to tip an elevated 112 forward and fell. load forward unless it is ing loaded or unloaded. Persons could injured by falling loads. Instruct the operator to keep the forks close to the ground e.g. 113 within mm. Persons could injured by tipping loads off the Instruct the operator to the mast tilted backwards with the load 114 forks. against it. Persons may injured due to acid splash or No - The 115 fumes from the batteries. manufacturer has provided a closure for Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 24

25 the batteries. azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if elevating forks Ensure that a means is provided to safely prop up the forks while 116 dropped and crushed them during maintenance. repairs or maintenance is ing conducted. Persons could injured by ing entangled in No - The 117 unguarded drives. manufacturer has provided adequate guarding. Persons could injured as a result of the Instruct the operator regarding turning the Manitou and how to 118 Manitou swinging out wide while turning. take care while doing so. Persons could injured if the Manitou operator Instruct the driver to travel in reverse with bulky loads that 119 cannot see ahead. obscure his vision and/or have a co-worker direct him. Persons could injured if a truck that is ing Instruct the operator to ensure that the truck s brakes are applied 120 loaded or unloaded by a Manitou rolls away. and that wheel blocks are in place. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 25

26 Persons could injured by a load falling off a Instruct the operator to always drive the plant with the load uphill 121 Manitou while travelling on a ramp. at all times while on ramps or hills. azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured while travelling as a Instruct the operator to refuse admission to passengers. Persons 122 passenger on the Manitou. are not to travel on the plant as a passenger under any circumstances. Persons could injured if a load was Instruct the operator to remove or pick up loose objects rather than 123 unbalanced while the plant is running over loose driving them around. Operators are to avoid holes and lumps. objects. Persons could injured if the load or the plant Instruct the operator to familiarise himself with overhead 124 mast fouls overhead installations. installations in the workplace and to travel with the mast as low as possible. Persons could injured by wide loads striking Instruct the operator to look out for side clearance and drive in the 125 stationary objects and falling from the plant or by centre of the aisles where practicable. pushing objects over. Persons could injured if two Manitous lift one Instruct the operator that dual lifts must supervised by an 126 load. engineer or a competent person. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 26

27 azard identification (Provide description of Where there is a risk, descri the proposed implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if the Manitou is Instruct the operator that driving up or down a ramp o an angle is 127 driven up or down a ramp on an angle. prohibited. Persons could injured if incompatible and Instruct the operator to only attach company approved 128 unsafe clamp attachments are fitted to the attachments that have their SWL displayed and their method of forklift. use clearly displayed. Persons could injured if slippers were fitted Instruct the operator that the use of fork slippers is prohibited. 129 to the forks. M Persons could injured if loads were raised Instruct the operator that the use of one fork for lifting is prohibited. 130 by the placement of only one fork underneath such loads. Persons could injured if loads were lifted by Instruct the operator that the use of the forks as a crane jib is 131 a sling attached to one or more forks. prohibited. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 27

28 azard identification (Provide description Where there is a risk, descri the proposed of (, No) to implemented and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons could injured if incompatible and Instruct the operator to only attach company approved attachments 132 unsafe jib attachments are fitted to the and lifting gear that has its SWL and method of use displayed there Manitou. on. Persons could injured should the No - The Instruct the operator to conduct daily checks on the plant and that any 133 counterweight fail to remain in place and the counterweight is faults detected are to reported and repaired immediately. In the plant overturns 90 degrees. bolted into case of faults ing detected, the plant is to tagged with a position. DANGER DO NOT USE tag and is not used until lit is made safe. Persons could injured if there is a crack in Instruct the operator to conduct daily checks prior to works and if any 134 the fork arm (tine) that is not detected and faults are detected to cease works immediately. A DANGER DO the Manitou is operated. NOT USE tag must attached to the plant. Remove the key from the ignition and report the fault to the supervisor. Persons may injured if the tyre pressure Instruct the operator to conduct daily checks on the plant and record 135 is incorrect or the tyres are not in good the results in the logbook. Any faults must reported immediately condition and the Manitou tips over. and the plant must tagged with a DANGER DO NOT USE tag. Do not use the plant until it has en made safe. Persons may injured if the plant does not No - The Instruct all personnel that the guard and backrest must not 136 have and overhead guard and load backrest. manufacturer removed. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 28

29 has supplied a guard and load backrest. azard identification (Provide description Where there is a risk, descri the proposed of to implemented (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) (, No) Persons may injured if fuel is put into the Instruct the operator to turn off the engine when fuelling. Ensure 137 Manitou whilst the engine is running. that the operator is competent and holds an appropriate Certificate Of Competency to operate the plant. Persons may injured if the Manitou driver Ensure that the operator holds an appropriate Certificate Of 138 turns a corner with the load raised and the Competency to operate the plant and keeps the load as low to the plant tips over. ground as possible during travel. The height of the load and fork arms should no higher than the axle arms. Persons may inured if smoking when Instruct all personnel not to smoke when operating the plant or 139 charging or changing plant batteries and the charging and changing batteries. gases emitted ignite and induce an explosion. Persons may injured when travelling with a Instruct the operator to use a guide when vision is inhibited. 140 large load that inhibits their vision. Persons may injured when using a jib Instruct the operator to travel slowly, keep the jib as low as possible 141 attachment on the plant. and on full back tilt or vertical tilt and do not exceed the SWL indicated on the jib. The jib attachment hook must centred Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 29

30 directly over a load to ensure stability. azard identification (Provide description Where there is a risk, descri the proposed of implemented (, No) (, No) and Level of Risk (, M, L) Persons may injured when using a revolving Instruct the operator not to rotate the load when travelling. 142 attachment and the load is rotated when Only rotate the load when the plant is stationary. travelling. Persons may injured when someone is Instruct the operator that they must remain at the at 143 elevated in a work platform and the plant all times when operating the plant, especially so when operator does not remain at the s. someone is working is a work platform ing elevated by the plant. Persons may injured if they use a Instruct all personnel that stepladders must not used to 144 stepladder or other device to obtain more obtain more height when working from a work platform. height when working from a work platform on a Manitou. Persons may injured if the weight of a load Ensue that the weight of all loads is known to prior to lifting 145 is unknown and is lifted. with a Manitou. Instruct the operator not to lift an unknown load. Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 30

31 Risk Classification Key: = high risk (fatality or serious injury) M = medium risk ( minor injury requiring medical treatment) L = low risk (first aid treatment or no treatment ) 31