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TDT Training Australia Version 1-011007

Forklift

Training ManualQuestions & Answers

313 Hammond Road,

Dandenong Vic 3175

PH: 03 9791 6373

154 - 156 Midland Highway,

Epsom Vic 3551

PH: 03 5448 5515

FORKLIFT TRAINING & TESTING CONDUCTED

IN OUR SIMULATED WAREHOUSE, OR ON-SITE

VICTORIANWORKSAFE ACCREDITED


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IMPORTANTOn day of assessment you MUST bring:

Payment of Course

Photo proof of ID:

Passport, Australian Drivers 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 interferedwith 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

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY


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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 incontact 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.



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Occupational Health and Safety

Clearances for plant working near powerlines on poles

NO GO ZONE

anywhere above and within 3 metreseither side or below powerlines

Open areaoutside6.4 metresof power

lines

SPOTTER REQUIRED

between 3metres and 6.4 metres of power lines

Clearances for plant working near powerlines on towers

NO GO ZONE

anywhere above and within 8 metreseither side or below powerlines

Open areaoutside10 metresof power

lines

SPOTTER REQUIRED

between 8 metres and 10 metres of power lines


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FIRE PREVENTIONDo not smoke while refuelling or when near batteries. Always have a fire extinguisher onhand 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 & Eclass. Foam extinguishers (blue or red with blue band) are suitable for wood/paper andfuel/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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