Forklift

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FORKLIFT TRAINING & TESTING CONDUCTED IN OUR SIMULATED WAREHOUSE, OR ON-SITE

VICTORIAN WORKSAFE ACCREDITED

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On day of assessment you MUST bring: Payment of Course Photo proof of ID:
Passport, Australian Driver s Licence, Tertiary Student ID Card with photo, Keypass ID Card with photo, Australian Public Service Employee ID Card with photo, Other Australian Government Issue ID Card with photo

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ACCIDENTS
1. The Victorian Workcover Authority (VWA) must be notified if any workplace accident occurs and if; Any person is killed or seriously injured

2. If a reportable accident occurs, the scene of the accident should not be interfered with unless; Permission has been obtained from the VWA or A person is trapped and must be released or The scene is hazardous and attention is needed

3. When operating plant in a public place, such as a street, these steps may be necessary to protect people; Erect warning signs and Erect barriers or fences or Have a qualified person on duty (flag person) to warn the public

4. The responsibility of seeing that pedestrians are clear of the machine lies with the operator. Pedestrians have right of way at all times.

5. A machine has an operating fault which makes it unsafe to use. (for example, the brakes are faulty or it has a fuel leak.) Stop the machine Warn people of the danger, by placing a clearly visible warning sign or tag on it Report to an authorized person Version 1-011007

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ACCIDENTS
Causes and Prevention
Accidents associated with machinery have many different causes. Common causes and ways of preventing accidents are shown in the chart below:

CAUSE AND PREVENTION

Contact with overhead wires leading to electrocution

Always take care to inspect for overhead wires before lifting a length of pipe or any other object into an upright position.

Careless use of equipment leading to crushing of people and property

Always look out for personnel on the work site before you start work. Keep alert at all times when machines are operating.

Alerting equipment to improvise as a crane leading to accidents caused by poorly secured loads

There are strict Regulations covering the operation of equipment as a crane. These should be followed at all times.

Taking short cuts and not thinking about the possible dangers leading to unforeseen accidents

Always remain alert to the possibility of danger and know the capabilities of your machine.

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WORKING NEAR POWERLINES
Operators working around buildings must also be alert, watching for temporary electrical wiring, extension leads and bare cables/bus bars from which overhead electric cranes are powered. Always take the time to check for powerlines in the area Always presume conductors to be alive unless it is positively known that the power has been disconnected Use non conducting tag lines to control loads. A dry fibre rope is preferred as some synthetic ropes may conduct electricity

WORKING BENEATH POWERLINES

Care must be taken when working beneath powerlines to ensure that the boom and/or load does not contact the powerlines. If a machine comes into contact with live powerlines; If the machines does touch electric wiring and you suspect that it is alive then you should not move until the power is turned off. If there is nobody available to turn off the power and you need to get off the machine, you must make sure that your body does not provide a path for electric current. Attempt to move the machine away from the powerlines Warn people to stay clear If possible stay on the machine If you must leave the machine, jump well clear making sure that you are not in contact with the machine and the ground together at any times Hop rather than walk away from the machine to avoid the possibility of electric shock as a result of step voltage . Notify the power authority Have the machine checked before further use LEAVE THE MACHINE BY LUMPING WELL CLEAR, WITH FEET TOGETHER AND NO PART OF YOUR BODY IN CONTACT WITH THE MACHINE. TDT Training Australia Version 1-011007

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Clearances for plant working near powerlines on poles
Open area outside 6.4 metres of power lines NO GO ZONE anywhere above and within 3 metres either side or below powerlines

SPOTTER REQUIRED between 3metres and 6.4 metres of power lines

Clearances for plant working near powerlines on towers

Open area outside 10 metres of power lines NO GO ZONE anywhere above and within 8 metres either side or below powerlines

SPOTTER REQUIRED between 8 metres and 10 metres of power lines

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FIRE PREVENTION
Do not smoke while refuelling or when near batteries. Always have a fire extinguisher on hand and know how to use it (this is a legal requirement). Inspect and service the extinguisher as recommended on the instruction plate. If there is a warning sign attached to controls or starter switch do not start the machine or move any controls. Before operating your machine, inspect for trash or leaks which could cause a fire. Do not carry flammable liquids such as starting fluid (ether), gasoline or fuel on the machine in loose containers. Ensure that you know the type and location of the appropriate fire extinguisher for fires involving machines. Most machine fires will be of the A, B & E class. Foam extinguishers (blue or red with blue band) are suitable for wood/paper and fuel/oil fires and Dry Powder (red with white band) and Carbon Dioxide (red with black band) are suitable for electrical fires. The guide below is available from FPAA and provides necessary information for users of extinguishers.

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