ESH 048 Forklifts

Management Systems Australia
Environment, Safety and Health Management System
ES&H Compliance Guideline

ESH-048
Forklift Trucks
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1. Using this guideline is subject to the conditions in our Disclaimer.
2. This document (including the legislative references) is regularly updated. Please check
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Contents
1. Scope............................................................................................................................ 2
2. Objectives .................................................................................................................... 2
3. Definitions .................................................................................................................... 2
4. Issues to be Addressed............................................................................................... 2
4.1. Purchasing and Hire 2
4.2. Forklift Operators 3
4.3. Daily and Pre-operation Inspections 3
4.4. Forklifts Operation 3
4.5. Maintenance 4
4.6. Refuelling and Battery Charging 4
5. Responsibilities of Personnel ..................................................................................... 5
6. Supporting Documents ............................................................................................... 5
7. Related ES&H Guidelines............................................................................................ 5
8. External References .................................................................................................... 5

8.1. Acts and Regulations 5
8.2. Statutory Codes of Practice 8
8.3. Management System Standards 11
8.4. Australian and New Zealand Standards 11
8.5. International Standards 18
8.6. Guidance Notes and Publications 20
ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

Copyright Management Systems Australia 1994-2016. Page 1 of 31
1. Scope
This Guideline covers the requirements associated with the purchasing and hire, work areas,
operation, refuelling, inspection and maintenance of forklifts. It also includes requirements
related to the types of forklifts to be used in specific circumstances (eg. indoors, in hazardous
areas, etc).
2. Objectives
To ensure that all forklifts are of the correct type for the work to be done, that they are all
maintained in good working order and that all legislative requirements are met.
3. Definitions
Forklift truck (as defined in the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011)
A powered industrial truck equipped with lifting media made up of a mast and an elevating load
carriage to which is attached a pair of fork arms or other arms that can be raised 900mm or
more above the ground, but does not include a pedestrian-operated truck or a pallet truck.
Order-picking forklift truck (as defined in the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011)
A forklift truck where the operators controls are incorporated with the lifting media and elevate
with the lifting media.
4. Issues to be Addressed
Please Note
This section of the ES&H Guideline needs to be expanded and further developed by users into
a full operational procedure. This is done by incorporating details to reflect your companys
structure, work process and local circumstances; legislative and other requirements; and
technical details from publications and guidance notes. Assistance with developing
procedures is available from Management Systems Australia.
The major issues addressed in this guideline are as follows:
4.1. Purchasing and Hire

Purchasing and hire specifications for forklifts (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-021) shall
take into account at least the following:
The work which needs to be carried out, including potential loads;
The selection of suitable forklifts and attachments;
The available controls and whether they are suitable for the intended tasks;
The maintenance requirements;
The area where a forklift needs to operate (eg. hazardous areas, etc.).
Purchasing and specifications shall include the safety features required for the forklift.
This shall include, as applicable:

Warning devices such as forward and reversing beepers, lights, rotary flashing
lights, air horns, etc);
FOPS (Falling Objects Protective Structure);
Seat Belt;
Load chart for safe handling of loads.
4.2. Forklift Operators

The following requirements shall apply to personnel assigned to operate forklifts:
Forklift operators shall be properly trained to operate the specific forklifts they are
required to operate (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-003)
Such personnel shall also hold the appropriate certificate of competency in
accordance with the National Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety
Competency Standards for the Operation of Loads-shifting Equipment and Other
Types of Specified Equipment (refer Section 8 of this ES&H Guideline). In
addition, where required by the authority (e.g. in WA), forklift operators shall hold
an appropriate National Licence, in accordance with the requirements of the
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work.
Forklift operators shall undergo a health assessment (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-
081).
4.3. Daily and Pre-operation Inspections

Work instructions shall be prepared and issued for the daily and pre-operation
inspection of forklifts. This shall include at least:
Inspection of carriage and fork and lifting assembly, hydraulic system for possible
leaks, engine for fuel or oil leaks, tyres, overhead guard and forklift body overall.
Testing of brakes, forward and reverse movement, steering, lifting and tilting
controls, and warning devices (horn, flashing lights, brake lights, turning lights,
reversing beepers)
Checking of capacity rating, radiator water, battery water, fuel level, brake fluid,
hydraulic fluid level and instrumentation.
Inspection of the work area.
Work shall not commence unless the forklift is in proper working order and the work
area is clear of obstacles. Any deficiencies or problems shall be recorded, reported
and addressed (refer ES&H Guidelines ESH-009 and ESH-028).
4.4. Forklifts Operation

Areas where forklifts operate shall be:
Clearly marked and sign posted (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-032);
Kept free of obstructions;
Provided with separate areas for pedestrians and zebra crossings or walkways;
Posted with speed limits and other traffic signs.
Where possible, pedestrian access to areas where forklifts operate shall be restricted
by means of barriers.

Company personnel shall be instructed to, whenever possible, stay away from forklift
operational areas.
Personnel who need to be present at night in areas where forklifts operate frequently,
shall be issued and shall wear high visibility safety garments, in accordance with
Australian Standard AS 4602 (refer section 8 below).
Forklift operators shall:

Use the forklift only for the purpose for which it is intended.
Forklifts must not be used to lift persons, unless it is a forklift specifically designed
and equipped for this purpose.
Where applicable, use the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (refer
ES&H Guideline ESH-052)
Operate the forklifts safely and in accordance with their training and observe all
operation instructions (eg. speed limits)
Forklifts which emit fumes (eg. diesel) must not be used indoors (eg. warehouse, cold
room, etc).
Empty drums shall not be used for lifting heavy materials.
Only flame-proof forklifts shall be used in hazardous areas (refer ES&H Guideline
ESH-058).
4.5. Maintenance
All forklifts shall be maintained on a regular basis. This shall include:
Maintenance work to be done by qualified personnel
A controlled maintenance schedule
Specific work instructions for maintenance work.
4.6. Refuelling and Battery Charging

Specific Work Instructions shall be prepared and issued for the refuelling of different
types of forklifts. These work instructions shall preferably be a sign mounted at the
refuelling point.
LP Gas and diesel refuelling areas shall be designated as hazardous areas, in

accordance with ES&H Guideline ESH-058.
Appropriate safety precautions shall be exercised when charging forklift batteries.

These shall at least include precautions related to:
Spillage of electrolyte (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-024)
Fire-prevention (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-045)
Proper ventilation (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-090)
Electrical safety (refer ES&H Guideline ESH-062)

5. Responsibilities of Personnel
The following personnel should assume the primary responsibility for the activities covered by
this guideline:
Maintenance Manager
Warehouse Manager (or other managers responsible for the operation of forklifts)
Forklift Operators
Maintenance personnel
6. Supporting Documents
Work Instructions
Specific work instructions for the inspection and maintenance of each type of forklift
Forms
Forklifts Maintenance Schedule
Forklifts Inspection Schedule
Forklifts Inspection Sheets.
7. Related ES&H Guidelines

ESH-003 ES&H Training and Competency
ESH-009 Hazard Notification and ES&H Improvement
ESH-021 Procurement
ESH-024 Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods
ESH-028 Hazard and Risk Management
ESH-032 Safety Identification and Signage
ESH-045 Fire Prevention and Control
ESH-052 Personal Protective Equipment
ESH-058 Areas with Flammable Gases and Dusts
ESH-062 Electrical Safety
ESH-081 Health Assessments and Surveillance
ESH-090 Air Quality and Ventilation
8. External References
This section includes references to external (i.e. not controlled by the company or the
organisation) references specifically related to the issues covered by this Guideline. These
include acts, regulations, codes of practice, management system standards, Australian
standards, guidance notes and publications.
Please Note
Click on any of the links below to access the relevant web site and gain access to the required
documentation, as referenced below.
8.1. Acts and Regulations

Commonwealth

https://www.legislation.gov.au/
Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (amended June 2014)
Fuel Standard (Autogas) Determination 2003 (amended July 2013, remaining
amendment provisions commence December 2013)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Parts 2 and 4 (amended September 2015)
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 - Chapter 1 Part 1.1, Chapter 4 Part
4.5, Chapter 5 Part 5.1 Division 7, Chapter 11, and Schedules 3 and 4
(amended February 2016)
New South Wales
http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au
Gas Supply Act 1996 (amended July 2016)
Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2012 (amended July 2016)
Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Amendment (Fees) Regulation 2016
(commenced July 2016)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (repealed January 2012, but continues to
apply, as if it had not been repealed, to and in respect of a notice issued under section
62 of the Act before its repeal)
Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 - Chapter 5, Part 5.6 (amended
May 2016) (amended June 2016)
Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 (to be
repealed)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Parts 2 and 4 (amended May 2016)
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 - Chapter 1 Part 1.1, Chapter 4 Part
(amended May 2016) (amended July 2016)
Victoria
www.legislation.vic.gov.au
Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (amended April 2016)
Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012 Part 4
(amended September 2015)
Electricity Safety Act 1998 (amended June 2015)
Equipment (Public Safety) Act 1994 - Part 2 (amended November 2013)
Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2007 Parts 2 to 8 and Schedule
(amended July 2014)
Gas Safety Act 1997 (amended July 2013)
Gas Safety (Gas Quality) Regulations 2007 (amended December 2013)
Gas Safety (Safety Case) Regulations 2008 (commenced January 2009)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (amended June 2016)
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 Parts 3.5, 3.6 and 6.1,
and Schedule 3 (amended July 2014)
Queensland
http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/Legislation.htm
Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 Part 3 (amended September 2015)

Coal Mining Safety and Health Regulation, 2001 Chapter 2 Parts 10 and 11,
and Chapter 4 Parts 5 and 7 (amended September 2015)
Electrical Safety Act 2002 (amended July 2016)
Electrical Safety Regulation 2013 Parts 5 and 6 (amended July 2016)
Electrical Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2016
Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 - Part 3, Division 3 (amended June
2016)
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (amended May 2016)
(amended June 2016) (amended July 2016)
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Regulation 2004 (amended July
2016)
Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Amendment Regulation (No. 1)
2016 (commenced July 2016)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Parts 2 and 4 (amended April 2016)
5.1 Division 7, Chapter 11, and Schedules 3, 4 and 19 (amended July 2016)
Western Australia
http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/default.html
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 (amended August 2013)
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 - Part 4, Division 4
(amended July 2016)
South Australia
http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Parts 2 and 4 (amended November 2015)
(amended July 2016)
Work Health and Safety (Fees) Variation Regulations 2016 No. 140
Work Health and Safety Variation Regulations 2016 No. 38 (commenced July
2016)
Tasmania
http://www.thelaw.tas.gov.au/
Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (amended December
2015)
Environmental Management and Pollution Control Order 2010 (commenced
April 2010)
Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Environmental
Infringement Notices) Regulations 2006 (amended March 2015)
Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Miscellaneous Noise)
Regulations 2014 Part 2 (commenced July 2014)
Gas Act 2000 (amended January 2016)
Gas (Safety) Regulations 2014 Part 8 (commenced June 2014)

Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Act 2012 (commenced
January 2013)
Mines Work Health and Safety (Supplementary Requirements) Regulations
2012 Part 3 (commenced January 2013)
Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Parts 2 and 4 (commenced January 2013)
(amended December 2014)
Work Health and Safety (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Act 2012
(commenced January 2013)
Work Health and Safety (Transitional) Regulations 2012 (commenced January
2013)
Northern Territory
http://notes.nt.gov.au/dcm/legislat/legislat.nsf/341afdad77c15dc4692565a6000e350
9?OpenView
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 Parts 2 and 4
(amended June 2014)
Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 -
Chapter 1 Part 1.1, Chapter 4 Part 4.5, Chapter 5 Part 5.1 Division 7, Chapter
11, and Schedules 3 and 4 (amended February 2016, amended provisions
commenced April 2016)
Work Health And Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Implementation Act 2011
(remaining provisions commenced January 2012)
Work Health Administration Act 2011 (some provisions commenced December 2011)
Australian Capital Territory
http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/
Scaffolding and Lifts Act 1957 (to be repealed)
Scaffolding and Lifts Regulations 1950 Part 11 (to be repealed)
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Parts 2 and 4 (amended June 2016)
5.1 Division 7, Chapter 11, and Schedules 3 and 4, and Dictionary (amended
May 2016) (amended June 2016)
New Zealand
http://www.legislation.govt.nz/
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 Part 2 (remaining provisions commenced April
2016)
Health and Safety at Work (Mining Operations and Quarrying Operations)
Regulations 2016 Part 7 and Schedule 5 (provisions come into force April
2016)
Health and Safety in Employment Regulations, 1995 Part 2 (amended April
2016)
8.2. Statutory Codes of Practice

Commonwealth

Work Health and Safety (Demolition Work) Code of Practice 2015 Section 4
(commenced March 2016)
Work Health and Safety (Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace) Code of
Practice 2015 (commenced March 2016)
http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/
Model Code of Practice - Demolition Work (revised and republished, March 2015)
National Code of Practice for Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous
Goods, March 2001 Appendix 9
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work, 2006
National Standard for Plant 1994 - Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5, and Schedule 1
Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2007 - Consumer Product Safety Standard:
Child Restraint Systems for use in Motor Vehicles (amended May 2011)
Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2008 - Consumer Product Safety Standard:
Vehicle Support Stands (registered December 2008)
www.amsa.gov.au
Marine Orders Part 32 - Cargo Handling Equipment, Issue 3 (modified July 2013)
New South Wales
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/
Demolition Work Code of Practice, July 2015 Section 4
Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: Code of Practice, July 2014
Code of Practice for Moving Plant on Construction Sites 2004 - Chapters 2, 3 and
4 (commenced January 2004)
Work Near Overhead Power Lines: Code of Practice 2006 (commenced
September 2006)
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/
Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods: Code of Practice, 2005 Appendix
8 (adopted by the NSW DPI)
Victoria
http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
Code of Practice for Plant 1995 - Sections 21.9 and 21.12
(adopted by the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007)
Queensland
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/
Children and young workers code of practice 2006 Section 3 (amended January
2012)
Demolition Work Code of Practice 2013 Section 4 (commenced December
2013)
Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2013 (commenced
December 2013)
Rural Plant Industry Code of Practice 2004 (amended January 2012)
Sugar Industry Code of Practice 2005, Sugar Mill Safety Part 5 (amended
January 2012)

Guide for Tunnelling Work Section 6 (adopted by Queensland Workplace Health
and Safety in December 2013)
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/electricity
Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 Working Near Overhead and
Underground Electric Lines (amended and renamed January 2014 was
previously named Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 - Working Near
Exposed Live Parts)
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining/safety-health
Mines Inspectorate Directive Use of polyurethane foam to flatproof tyres used
in underground coal mines
Western Australia
http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe/
(adopted in WA in October 2007)
http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/index.aspx
Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods Code of practice Section 7 (2nd
Edition 2011)
South Australia
http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/
Demolition Work Code of Practice Section 4 (commenced January 2013)
Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice (commenced January
2013)
Tasmania
http://worksafe.tas.gov.au
Demolition Work Code of Practice Section 4 (commenced December 2012)
Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice (commenced
December 2012)
http://www.justice.tas.gov.au
Occupational Licensing (Supervision of Prescribed Work) Code of Practice 2010
(commenced December 2010)
Occupational Licensing (Standards of Gas-fitting Work) Code of Practice 2010
(commenced December 2010)
http://www.transport.tas.gov.au
Tourist and Heritage Rail Operators Assessment of Competence for Rail Safety
Workers (ISBN 978-0-646-54235-5) (adopted by the South Australia Rail Safety
(General) Regulations 2008, which is in force in Tasmania)
Australian Capital Territory
http://www.worksafe.act.gov.au
Work Health and Safety (Demolition Work Code of Practice) Approval 2015
(commenced June 2015)
Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice 2012 (commenced
August 2012)
National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handing of Workplace Dangerous
Goods (adopted in the ACT by the Dangerous Substances Act 2004)
New Zealand
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe

Approved Code of Practice for Cranes - Includes the Design, Manufacture,

Supply, Safe Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of Cranes (3rd Edition
commenced January 2010)
Approved Code of Practice for Load-Lifting Rigging (5th edition) (provisions come
into force May 2013)
Approved Code of Practice for Operator Protective Structures on Self-Propelled
Mobile Mechanical Plant
Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and Instructors of Power
Industrial Lift Trucks
8.3. Management System Standards

https://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/default.aspx
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 Quality Management Systems Requirements (issued
February 2016) (Section 8.5)
AS/NZS 4801- 2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Specifications with Guidance for Use (Section 4.4.6)
AS 4581-1999 Management System Integration Guidance to Business,
Government and Community Organizations (Section 7)
AS 4292.1-2006 Rail Safety Management - Part 1: General Requirements
(Section 6)
SafetyMAP Auditing Health and Safety Management Systems, 4th
Edition Elements 3.9 and 3.10
http://www.comcare.gov.au
NAT CTH Comcare National Self Insurer WHS Audit Tool, Version
3.0 2014 (Element 3.10)
NAT National Self-insurer OHS Management System Audit
Tool, Version 3.0 2014 (Element 3.10)
http://www.fsc.gov.au
FSC Audit Criteria Federal Safety Commissioner Audit Criteria, Version 1.1
(Element H16)
8.4. Australian and New Zealand Standards

https://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/default.aspx (for Australian standards)
http://www.standards.co.nz (for New Zealand standards)
Please Note Standards which are referenced in legislation (i.e. acts and
regulations) are shown in underlined text. In addition, it should
be noted that many acts and regulations, in various
jurisdictions, contain provisions that certain matters are to be in
accordance with the appropriate Australian Standard or
relevant Australian standard without specifically nominating a
standard by number or title.

AG 901-1996 Code of practice for NGV refuelling stations (superseded

October 2009); referenced in:
WA Gas Standards (Gasfitting and Consumer Gas
Installations) Regulations 1999
AS/NZS 1425-2013 LP Gas Fuel Systems for Vehicle Engines (issued October
2013); referenced in:
Commonwealth Marine Orders Part 32 Cargo Handling
Equipment
National Standard for Commercial Vessels
NSW Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2012
NSW Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation
2013
NSW Dangerous Goods (Gas Installations) Regulation 1998
Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management -
Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulations 2010
Queensland Petroleum and Gas (production and Safety)
Regulation 2004
Queensland Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National
Regulation 2013
WA Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014
SA Dangerous Substances Regulations 2002
SA Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999
Tas Gas (Safety) Regulations 2014
NT Dangerous Goods Regulations 1985
AS 1763-1985 Industrial Trucks - Glossary of Terms
AS 1906 Retro-reflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control
Purposes; referenced in:
NSW Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National
Regulation 2013
2013
Queensland Transport Operations (Road Use Management -
Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulations 2010
Queensland Traffic Management for Construction or
Maintenance Work Code of Practice 2008
Queensland Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading)
National Regulation 2013
Regulation 2013
WA Road Traffic (Vehicles) Regulations 2014
SA Road Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Rules 1999
Tas Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) 2007
AS/NZS 1906.1:2007 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic
control purposes - Retroreflective sheeting (amendment 1
issued June 2014); referenced in:
Victoria Code of Practice for Worksite Safety - Traffic
Management 2010
ACT Road Transport (Mass, Dimensions and Loading)
Regulation 2010

AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 Retroreflective materials and devices for road traffic control
purposes - High Visibility Materials for Safety Garments
(amendment 1 issued May 2014); referenced in:
NSW Code of Practice for Moving Plant on Construction Sites
2004
Management 2010
AS 1915-1992 Electrical Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres - Battery-
operated Vehicles; referenced in:
Equipment
AS 2337 Gas Cylinder Test Stations; referenced in:
National Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of
Workplace Dangerous Goods 2001
Marine Order 15 (Construction fire protection, fire detection
and fire extinction) 2014
Victoria Code of Practice for Plant 1995
WA Storage and Handling of Dangerous Goods Code of
practice - 2nd Edition 2011
AS 2337.1-2004 Gas Cylinders Test Stations - General Requirements,
Inspections and tests (issued August 2004); referenced in:
Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (Preparation of Safety
Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals) Code of Practice 2015
NSW Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Chemicals Code of Practice 2011
NSW Technical Guidance Code of Practice
Victoria Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of
Dangerous Goods 2013
Regulation 2004
Queensland Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
SA Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Chemicals Code of Practice
Tas Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
NT Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
NZ Hazardous Substances (Compressed Gases) Regulations
2004
AS 2337.2-1990 Gas Cylinders Test Stations - LP Gas Fuel Vessels for
Automotive Use (issued May 1990) (amendment 1 issued
September 2004); referenced in:
Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (Managing Risks of
Plant in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015
NSW Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: Code of
Practice 2014


Regulation 2004
Queensland Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of
Practice 2013
SA Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice
Tas Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice
ACT Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of
Practice 2012
AS 2337.3-2006 Gas cylinder test stations - Transportable gas cylinders -
Periodic inspection and testing of composite gas cylinders
(issued October 2006) (amendment 1 issued November 2007);
referenced in:
NZ Hazardous Substances (Compressed Gases) Regulations
2004
AS 2359 Powered Industrial Trucks (re-issued February 1995);
referenced in:
Equipment
Practice 2014
Victoria Code of Practice for Plant 1995
Practice 2013
Queensland Rural Plant Code of Practice 2004
Practice 2012
AS 2359.1:2015 Powered industrial trucks - Powered industrial trucks (issued
June 2015); referenced in:
Equipment
NZ Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and
Instructors of Power Industrial Lift Trucks
NZ Approved Code of Practice for Cranes (3rd Edition January
2010)
AS 2359.2-2013 Powered Industrial Trucks Operation (issued February 2013);
referenced in:
Equipment
2004
WA Code of Practice: The Prevention of Falls at Workplaces,
2004
NZ Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and
Instructors of Power Industrial Lift Trucks

AS 2359.3-1995 Powered Industrial Trucks - Counterbalanced Fork-lift Trucks -

Stability Tests (superseded); referenced in:
AS 2359.4-1995 Reach and Straddle Fork-lift Trucks - Stability Tests
(superseded); referenced in:
AS 2359.5-2005 Powered Industrial Trucks - Symbols for operator controls and
other displays (issued August 2005); referenced in:
AS 2359.6-2013 Powered industrial trucks - Self-propelled industrial trucks,
other than driverless trucks, variable-reach trucks and burden-
carrier trucks (ISO 3691-1:2011, MOD) (issued February 2013);
referenced in:
AS 2359.7-1995 Powered Industrial Trucks - Terminology (amendment 1 issued
September 1997); referenced in:
AS 2359.8-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Pallet Stackers and high-lift Platform
Trucks - Stability Tests (superseded; referenced in:
AS 2359.9-2006 Powered industrial trucks - Overhead Guards - Specification
and Testing; referenced in:
AS 2359.10-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Hook-on Type Fork Arms -
Vocabulary; referenced in:
AS 2359.11-1995 Powered industrial trucks - Hook-on Type Fork Arms and Fork
Carriers - Mounting Dimensions (superseded); referenced in:
AS 2359.12-1996 Powered industrial trucks - Hazardous Areas (issued January
Commonwealth Work Health and Safety (Preparation of Safety
Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals) Code of Practice 2015
NSW Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Victoria Foundries Compliance Code 2008
Queensland Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Queensland Foundry Industry Code of Practice 2004
SA Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
Tas Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
NT Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous
AS 2359.13-2005 Powered industrial trucks - Brake performance and component
strength (issued March 2005) )
AS 2359.14-2005 Powered industrial trucks - Fork arms - Technical
characteristics and testing

AS 2359.15-2005 Powered industrial trucks - Fork-arm extensions and telescopic

fork arms - Technical characteristics and strength requirements
AS 2359.16-2005 Powered industrial trucks - Safety signs and hazard pictorials -
General principles
AS 2359.19-2008 Powered industrial trucks - Additional stability tests for industrial
variable-reach trucks handling freight containers of length 6 m
and above
AS 2538:2016 Vehicle support stands (issued May 2016); referenced in:
Commonwealth Consumer Protection Notice No. 12 of 2008 -
Consumer Product Safety Standard: Vehicle Support Stands
WA Fair Trading (Product Safety Standard) Regulations 2001
Please note: AS/NZS 2538:2004 was superseded, May 2016
AS 2739-2009 Natural Gas (NG) Fuel Systems for Vehicle Engines (issued
March 2009); referenced in:
NSW Gas Supply (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2012
2013
NSW Dangerous Goods (Gas Installations) Regulation 1998
Victoria Code of Practice for the Storage and Handling of
Dangerous Goods 2013
Regulation 2004
Regulation 2013
SA Dangerous Substances Regulations 2002
AS 2740-2001 Wedge-type sockets; referenced in:
Victoria Code of Practice for the Safe use of Cranes in the
Building and Construction Industry 1990
AS 2746-2008 Working areas for gas-fuelled vehicles (issued October 2008);
referenced in:
Regulation 2004 (confirmed by Queensland DME, February
2009)
AS/NZS 3509-2009 LP Gas Fuel Vessels for Automotive Use (issued January
Practice 2014
Victoria Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007
Practice 2013
WA OH&S Regulations 1996
Practice 2012

AS 3570-1998 Automotive diesel fuel; referenced in:

WA Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995
AS 3713-1989 Acoustics - Industrial Trucks - Noise Measurement; referenced
in:
NZ Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Noise in
the Workplace
AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High visibility safety garments - Garments for high risk
applications (issued February 2011); referenced in:
2004
NSW Code of Practice for Tunnels Under Construction 2006
Management 2010
Tas Forest Safety Code (Tasmania) 2007
NZ Approved Code of Practice for Safety and Health in Forest
Operations 2012
AS 4973-2001 Industrial Trucks Inspection and repair of Fork Arms in
Service on Fork-lift Trucks (issued March 2001)
AS 4983-2010 Gas fuel systems for forklifts and industrial engines (issued
January 2010);; referenced in:
Regulation 2004
AS 5092-2009 CNG refuelling stations (issued October 2009; supersedes AG
901-1996); referenced in:
AS 5143:2015 Fork-lift trucks - Hook-on type fork arms and fork arm
carriages - Mounting dimensions (issued June 2015)
AS 5144.5:2015 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification -
Pedestrian-propelled trucks (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 6292:2015 Powered industrial trucks and tractors - Brake performance
and component strength (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 13564.1:2015 Powered industrial trucks - Test methods for verification of
visibility - Sit-on and stand-on operator trucks and variable-
reach trucks up to and including 10 t capacity (issued June
2015)
AS ISO 22915.1:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability General
AS ISO 22915.2:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Counterbalanced
AS ISO 22915.3:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Reach and
straddle trucks (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.4:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Pallet stackers,
double stackers and order-picking trucks with operator

position elevating up to and including 1 200 mm lift height

(issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.11:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Industrial variable-
reach trucks (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.13:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Rough-terrain
trucks with mast (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.14:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Rough-terrain
variable-reach trucks (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.16:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Pedestrian-
propelled trucks (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.2:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Counterbalanced
trucks with mast (issued June 2015)
AS ISO 22915.21:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Order-picking
trucks with operator position elevating above 1 200 mm
AS ISO 22915.22:2016 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Lateral- and front-
stacking trucks with and without elevating operator position
(issued February 2016)
NZS 2010:1970 Specification for flat pallets for materials handling; referenced
in:
NZ Approved Code of Practice for Load-Lifting Rigging (5th
edition)
NZS/ANSI/ITSDF B56.1:2005 Safety standard for low lift and high lift trucks
(issued December 2006)
8.5. International Standards

http://www.iso.ch/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage
http://www.saiglobal.com/shop/Script/search.asp
ISO 10326-1:1992/Amd 1:2007 Mechanical vibration - Laboratory method for

evaluating vehicle seat vibration - Part 1: Basic requirements -
Amendment 1
ISO 10658:1996 Industrial Trucks Operating In Special Conditions of Stacking
With Load Laterally Displaced By Powered Devices - Additional
Stability Test
ISO 1074:1991 Counterbalanced Fork-Lift Trucks - Stability Tests
ISO 11439:2013 Gas cylinders - High pressure cylinders for the on-board
storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles
ISO 13564-1:2012 Powered industrial trucks - Test methods for verification of
visibility - Part 1: Sit-on and stand-on operator trucks and
variable-reach trucks up to and including 10 t capacity
ISO 19078:2013 Gas cylinders - Inspection of the cylinder installation, and
requalification of high pressure cylinders for the on-board
storage of natural gas as a fuel for automotive vehicles
ISO 20471:2013 High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements

ISO 21281:2005 Construction and layout of pedals of self-propelled sit-down

rider-controlled industrial trucks - Rules for the construction and
layout of pedals
ISO 22915-11:2011 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 11: Industrial
variable-reach trucks
ISO 22915-13:2012/Cor 1:2013 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 13:
Rough-terrain trucks with mast - Technical Corrigendum 1
ISO 22915-14:2010 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 14: Rough-
terrain variable-reach trucks
ISO 22915-15:2013 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 15:
Counterbalanced trucks with articulated steering
ISO 22915-16:2014 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 16: Pedestrian-
propelled trucks
Counterbalanced trucks with mast
ISO 22915-20:2008 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 20: Additional
stability test for trucks operating in the special condition of offset
load, offset by utilization
ISO 22915-21:2009 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 21: Order-picking
trucks with operator position elevating above 1 200 mm
ISO 22915-24:2015 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 24: Slewing
variable-reach rough-terrain trucks
ISO 22915-3:2014 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 3: Reach and
straddle trucks
ISO 22915-5:2014 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 5: Single-side-
loading trucks
ISO 22915-7:2009 Industrial trucks - Verification of stability - Part 7: Bidirectional
and multidirectional trucks
Counterbalanced trucks with mast handling freight containers
of 6 m (20 ft) length and longer
ISO 2328:2007 Fork-lift trucks - Hook-on type fork arms and fork arm carriages
- Mounting dimensions
ISO 24135-1:2006 Industrial trucks - Specifications and test methods for operator
restraint systems - Part 1: Lap-type seat belts (issued October
2006)
ISO 3691-5:2009 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 5:
Pedestrian-propelled trucks
ISO 3691-6:2013 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 6:
Burden and personnel carriers
ISO 5053-1:2015 Industrial trucks - Terminology and classification - Part 1: Types
of industrial trucks
ISO 6055:2004 Industrial trucks - Overhead guards - Specification and testing
ISO 6292:1996 Powered Industrial Trucks and Tractors - Brake Performance
and Component Strength

ISO/TS 3691-8:2012 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 8:

Regional requirements for countries outside the European
Community
8.6. Guidance Notes and Publications

Federal Safety Commissioner
http://www.fsc.gov.au/
Fact Sheet: Reaccreditation Targeted Hazard - Mobile Plant and Equipment
OHSE Management Plan
Protective Structures on Mobile Plant
Safe Work Australia
General Guide for Industrial Lift Trucks
General Guide for Working in the Vicinity of Overhead and Underground Electric
Lines
Guide to managing risks of exposure to diesel exhaust in the workplace
Guideline - Integrating OHS competencies into national industry competency
standards
High Risk Work Licensing Material Guidance Material
Managing risks of diesel exhaust exposure in the workplace information sheet
National Guidelines for OHS Competency Standards for the Operation of
Loadshifting Equipment and Other Types of Specified Equipment [NOHSC: 7019
(1992)]
Regulation Impact Statement for the National Standard for Licensing Persons
Performing High Risk Work
Summary of technical amendments made to the model, 9 January 2014
Comcare Australia
http://www.comcare.gov.au
Approved Code of Practice on OHS Standards for Operation of Loadshifting
Equipment
Forklift Safety - Reducing the Risks
Overview of Approved Code of Practice on OHS Standards for Operating Load
Shifting Equipment & Other Specified Equipment
SRC 61 (Jan 06) Application for Registration (Reg 4.51) or Notification of Plant
Design (Reg 4.50)
SRC 144 (Jan 06) Notification Form: Compliance with Maintenance Requirement
for Plant other than Tower Cranes (Reg 4.47)
SRC 224 (Jan 06) Application Form: Variation to a Licence to Operate Plant (Reg
4.46)
SRC 225 (Jan 06) Instructions for Completing an Application for an Exemption
from the Licensing Requirement (Reg 4..40A)
SRC 226 (Jan 06) Application Form: Exemption from Licensing Requirement (Reg
4.40A)

SRC 227 (Jan 06) Instructions for Completing an Application for a New Licence
to Operate Plant
SRC 228 (Jan 06) Application Form: New Licence to Operate Plant (Reg 4.41)
SRC 229 (Jan 06) Instructions for Completing a Notification of Compliance with
Maintenance Requirement for Plant other than Tower Cranes (Reg 4.47)
SRC 230 (Jan 06) Instructions for Completing an Application for Renewal of
Licence to Operate Plant (Reg 4.42)
The Definition of Plant and how to Find the Plant Regulations
WHS Plant Regulations Comparative Table
APPEA (Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association)
http://www.appea.com.au
High Potential Incident Alert 06 - Individual Struck by Forklift Jib
Fire Protection Association Australia
http://www.fpaa.com.au/
Powered Industrial Trucks including type Designations areas of use, Conversions,
Maintenance and operations
NSW WorkCover Authority
A Guide to Safety in the Metal Fabrication Industry
Applying for a high risk work licence
Car auctioneer fined after forklift operator killed
Changes to high risk work licensing
Checking licences
Company fined $80,000 after worker sustained serious spinal injury
Eligibility for a high risk work licence
Fact Sheet - National Standard for High Risk Work
Fact Sheet - High Visibility Clothing
Fitting automotive LPG vessels to forklifts
Fork Lift Truck Drivers Guide
Forklift safety warning
Forklift Trucks
High risk building work
High risk work - registered training organisation search
High risk work licence conversion program: Frequently asked questions
High risk work licences - Forklift licences
Hillston potato farm fined after worker killed
Loadshifting machines
Maintaining mobile plant: Safety alert
Making your Forklift work for you
Mobile plant operating near overhead power lines: Safety alert
Moving plant on construction sites: RTA safety alert

Moving Plant on Construction Sites: Safety Guide

Operation and use of loadshifting machines: Exemption order
Order Picking Forklift Truck (LO)
Paper manufacturer receives $400,000 fine over forklift driver death
Replacing a high risk work licence
Safe Hire Self Assessment Tool Checklist
Safety alert - Dangers with split rim tyre assemblies
Traffic Management in Warehousing
WHS Transitional Arrangements - Changes to high risk work licensing
Working with forklifts: Safety alert
Working with or around mobile plant: Safety alert
NSW Department of Industry Resource and Energy - Miners & Explorers
http://www.resourcesandenergy.nsw.gov.au/miners-and-explorers/safety-and-health
Delivery driver suffers serious crush injuries
General Workplace Inspection Checklist (Including Prescribed Hazards)
Guidance Note - Certification requirements for high-risk work (All mining
operations)
Guidelines for Surface Mobile and Transportable Equipment for Use in Mines
Legislation Update - exemption for forklift truck high risk licences
LU09-02 Licences for high-risk work and certificates of competency for other work
Mechanical Engineering Safety - Steering
Mechanical Engineering Safety - Towing, Jacking and Supporting
Mechanical Engineering Safety - Wheels and Rims
Mechanical Engineering Safety Engineering Standards - Mobile Plant Surface
Mechanical Engineering Safety Engineering Standards - Mobile Plant -
Underground Coal
Mine Safety Legislation Update - Licences for high-risk work and certificates of
competency for other work
Rollover of load shifting equipment
Safety Bulletin - Failure of mobile equipment braking systems and procedures
Safety Bulletin - Mobile plant - safety critical systems
Safety Bulletin - Safe Use of Flameproof Headlights
Safety Bulletin SB15-05 Plant contacting overhead powerlines and structures
SB09-02 Mobile equipment contact with high-voltage overhead powerlines
Seat belt saves driver during forklift roll-over
Tyre Safety Awareness Seminar
NSW Roads and Maritime Roads
http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/index.html
Dangers of plant working on stockpiles near overhead power lines
Safe working with moving plant

Safety Alert - Dangers of plant working near or under overhead power lines
Safety Alert - Moving plant on construction sites
WorkSafe Victoria
A guide to managing safety Civil construction Industry Standard, Edition 1 June
2012
A Guidebook of Industrial Traffic Management and Forklift Safety
A Health and Safety Solution - Fall restraints on order picking forklifts
Battery explosion worker injured
Company fined $450,000 after teenager dies in forklift rollover
Construction industry safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) template
Consultation Case Study - Manufacturing forklifts
Delivery Planning - Unloading At Site
Empty drums are not designed for lifting
Forklift - Certificate Requirements for Pedestrian Forklift Trucks
Forklift incident and prosecutions prompt safety warning
Forklift Operators: Certificates of Competency
Forklift safety
Forklift Safety - Reducing the Risk - Forklift Instability
Forklift Safety - Reducing the Risk - Pedestrian Safety
Forklift Safety Checklist
Forklift Safety Reducing the Risk
Forklift speed control system
Forklift stability and other technical safety issues
Forklift tragedy leads to $375,000 fine
Forklifts - Developing a traffic management plan
Forklifts - Getting on and off safely
Forklifts - Instability and Excessive Speed
Forklifts and Pedestrians Don't Mix
Forklifts in Forest Operations - Certificate Requirements for Users and Operators
Forklifts in Primary Production - Certificate Requirements for Users and Operators
Frequently Asked Questions. Licence to Perform High Risk Work - Primary
Producers and Forestry Operators
Guidelines for powered mobile plant
High-visibility clothing near traffic
Information about Safe work method statements
Mobile Hydraulic Plant
Occupational Health and safety Regulations 2007 High Risk Work (Licensing
and Registrations)

Pedestrian movement in forklift traffic areas

Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian/Forklift interface
Powered Mobile Plant
Powered Mobile Plant Checklist for Builders and Building Trades Contractors
Powered Mobile Plant On Construction Sites
Preventing Forklifts from Injuring People During Loading and Unloading of Trucks
Risks of converting forklifts & other vehicles from LPG to petrol
Road Freight - Unloading tautliners in high-wind conditions
Safety Alert - Safe forklift operation
Safety Alert: Counterweights on mobile plant (Queensland Alert)
Safety Alert - Preventing mobile plant fires
Somerton boat company fined $275,000 after worker death
Storage Area Forklift safety
Two workers die in separate workplace incidents
Using equipment to access stock
Working safely with containers
Working safely with general cargo - steel products
Your health and safety guide to Licensing and Registrations
Zero tolerance for forklift dangers
Victoria Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
http://www.dbi.vic.gov.au/
SIR - 6 - 2005 Forklift rollover
Energy Safe Victoria
http://www.esv.vic.gov.au/
Warning on Dangers of Working Near Power Lines, May 2002
Queensland's Work Health, Safety and Workers' Compensation Services
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/
Application for Registration of Registrable Plant
Building and Construction - Housekeeping, equipment and common plant
Building and Construction Industry: Workplace Health and Safety guide, 2005
Certification, October 2001
Changes to licensing requirements - An overview of the changes
Children and Young Workers Code of Practice Fact Sheet, July 2006
Counterweights on mobile plant
eSAFE Construction - Operating cranes and mobile plant in the vicinity of
overhead electric lines
Enforcement Note for Earthmoving and Loadshifting Equipment Used in
Construction Work
Forklift care urged after dangers highlighted in Queensland courts

Forklift licensing in the rural industry

Forklift safety - reducing the risks
Forklift safety advice to cut injury toll
Forklift safety for employers: licensing and training
Forklift safety for workers
Guide for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Have you got your new occupational licence? Old style paper tickets are now
illegal
Important information about HRW licences due to expire
Incident alert - Fatality - 8 November 2014 Lynford
Industrial truck operators handbook
Mobile plant checklist
Old high risk work licences must be converted by June 30
Pedestrians and forklifts don't mix (SAFE - December 2006)
Plant, machinery and equipment
Safety Alert - Safe forklift operation
Safety Alert - Working around mobile plant during construction of roadworks and
related infrastructure
Securing loading ramps for mobile plant
The first high risk work licence renewal will be delayed until 1 October 2013
Tips for safe operation of powered mobile plant in the civil construction industry
(SAFE - August 2007)
Work health and safety laws - Guide for Queensland's rural industry
Use of forklift trucks where flammable atmospheres may exist alert
Warning forklift licences
Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines
http://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/
Mines Safety Bulletin 141 - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and operating mobile
equipment
Queensland Electrical Safety
https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/injury-prevention-safety/electricity
Machinery contacting overhead powerlines
Working around electricity - Dangerous situations
Queensland Mining and Resources safety and Health
https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining/safety-health
Audible alarms on mobile equipment
Automotive LP gas safety relief valves warning
Explosives Safety Alert 48 - Forklift rollover while handling ammonium nitrate
Forklift tyne frame failure
Materials handler operator competency
Mobile equipment contact with overhead powerlines

Safety alert No. 39 - Forklift truck/ loader - crushing injury

Safety Bulletin 76 The Presence of Chrysotile (White Asbestos) in Brake and
Clutch Linings
Tyre fires, pyrolysis and explosions
Tyre handler clamping fork failure
Tyre rim assembly blew apart
Use of forklift trucks at mine & quarry sites
WA WorkSafe
http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/WorkSafe/
Agricultural Workbook
Application Guide for Registration as an Assessor for Certificates of Competency
for Forklift Operators
Are you a scaffolder, rigger, dogger, crane driver or forklift operator?
Carbon monoxide poisoning from LPG forklift exhaust fumes ( 15/1999 )
Certification, Registration and Licensing Forklifts
Checklist for forklifts
Do you have a High Risk Work Licence issued in 2007/2008?
Driver dies in forklift rollover ( 29/1995 )
Employee injured when carriage falls off forklift
Falls from forklifts ( 19/1996 )
Fitting Automotive LPG Vessels to Forklifts
Fork-lift driver crushed ( 31/1995 )
Forklift driver dies in forklift accident ( 26/2000 )
Forklift operator fined over delivery driver injury
Forklift Safety - Reducing the risk
Forklift truck injury ( 01/1996 )
Freight company fined $20,000 over forklift injury
Further warning on checking High Risk Work Licences
Guidance Note: Powered Mobile Plant
Guidance note: Working safely with forklifts
Guide to inspecting the workplace
Guidelines for work in the vicinity of Overhead power lines
Heavy machinery scaffolding hire safety project
Important information for forklift operators
Industry checklist - forklifts - grocery & fruit & veg
Industry checklist - High risk work licence
Industry checklist - mobile plant in construction
Mobile equipment on pedestrian ramps ( 09/2001 )
Modified forklift alarms WorkSafe Western Australia ( 29/2000 )

National Standard for Construction Work

National Standard for persons performing high risk work
New licence for high risk work (May 2007)
New national licensing standard for high-risk workers (SafetyLine December
2006)
New National Licensing Standards for high risk workers (SafetyLine Magazine,
September 2006)
OHSE Management Plan
Powered Mobile Plant
Safety alert: Wooden and general-purpose flat pallets
Safety and health alert 03/08 - Farmer crushed while working under a load raised
on forks of forklift
Seat belts can prevent workplace fatalities ( 19/1997 )
Section two - OHSE Management Plan of the SubbyPack
Trained fork-left operator injured ( 56/1999 )
Unsafe use of tractors modified for use as forklifts ( 12/2001 )
Use of a forklift with an attachment ( 25/1996 )
Warning to check High Risk Work licences after fakes arrive in WA
Working with or around mobile plant (WorkCover NSW Safety Alert)
WA Department of Mines and Petroleum

http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/index.aspx
Fatality during a forklift repair
Forklifts - Access Ramps To Road Haulage Trucks
Guide to Mobile Equipment on Mines High Impact Function (HIF) Audit - Part 2 -
Mining operations and equipment selection
Surface and underground operations with site deliveries
Management of mobile equipment maintenance
Guideline: Isolation of hazardous energies associated with plant in Western
Australian mining operations
Guideline - Tyre Safety, Fires and Explosions
High risk work (2013)
Manual tasks: Machinery and vehicle cab design
Overhead Power lines
WA Energy Safety
http://www.energysafety.wa.gov.au
Automotive LP Gas fuel containers (Energy Bulletin #52 - October 2010)
Seven dangerous overhead powerline incidents lead to warning
LPG-Autogas users - autogas hose information

LPG-Autogas users - detailed test information of failed autogas equipment

LPG-Autogas users - full technical report
LPG-Autogas users - general information brochure
LPG-Autogas users - guidance note for installing copper fuel lines
LPG-Autogas users - letter to industry
LPG-Autogas users - prohibition notice
LPG-Autogas users important update
Re-examination of gas fuel system for forklifts and industrial engines (Energy
Bulletin No. 69, January 2015)
South Australia SafeWork
http://www.safework.sa.gov.au/
Auto Gas Fitters
Changes to Licensing for High Risk Work: Information Sheet
Convert your Licence to Perform High Risk Work
Deadline looms for High Risk Work licence conversions
Dont Delay in Converting to High Risk Work Licence
Forklift Safety - Reducing the risks
Forklift safety focus
Forklift Safety Safeguard
Forklift Work Platforms Safeguard
Hazard Alert - Working Near Mobile Plant
New Licensing System For High Risk Work
Safeguard - High Risk Work - Forklift work platforms
Tyre Inflation Safety
Vehicles Fitted with LPG Fuel Systems
WHS Laws Fact Sheet - Loadshifting
Working Safely in Manufacturing Kit: Module 6 - Specific Hazards
Working Safely in Manufacturing Kit: Module 6 Tools
South Australia Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure
http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/
Working safely near overhead powerlines
South Australia Mining and Quarrying OH&S Committee
http://www.maqohsc.sa.gov.au/
Hazard Series Video - Mobile Plant Safety
Incorrectly assembled split rims on forklift
Mobile Equipment contact with Overhead Powerlines
QuarrySafe: Health and Safety Handbook
Seatbelt saves Forklift Driver
WorkCover Tasmania
http://www.workcover.tas.gov.au

A guide to the operation of mobile plant or equipment near overhead power lines
(updated November 2006)
Construction Industry: A Guide to Occupational Health and Safety
Filling LPG Powered Fork Lift Trucks No 2 2001 (SA043)
Forklift Crushes Worker No 2 1999 (SA026)
Fork-lift Falls from Rear of truck No 1 1998 (SA016)
Forklift safety: Reducing the Risks
Forklift Truck Certificate of Competency (updated, February 2005)
Forklift Truck Checklist
Forklift truck tyre explosion
Forklift Work Box
High risk work licensing in Tasmania
Industrial equipment requiring an OHS certificate of competency to use or operate
(GB101)
Information sheet on Fork Lift Truck operation (updated August 2005)
Making your Factory Safer and Healthier
WorkSafe Tasmania
http://worksafe.tas.gov.au/home
Are you the Holder of a Certificate of Competency?
Automotive and Forklift LP Gas Cylinder
Automotive Gasfitter application form
Certificates of Competency for Automotive Gasfitting work on Forklifts and Motor
Vehicles
Forklift safety - reducing the risks
Forklift safety - Reducing the risks
Forklift Truck Certificate of Competency
Forklift truck tyre explosion
High Risk Work Licences (Workplace Issues March 2008)
High risk work licensing in Tasmania (GB101)
HRW Old style licences without photos
Information paper - Certificates of Competency for Automotive Gasfitting work on
Forklifts and Motor Vehicles
Information Sheet - Contractor's Licence - Electrical, Plumbing, Gas-fitting and
Automotive Gas-fitting
Information Sheet - Nominated Manager - Electrical, Plumbing, Gas-fitting and
Automotive Gas-fitting
Information sheet for the electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and automotive gasfitting
occupations
Information sheet on Fork Lift Truck operation (ISO003)
New Licensing requirements for High Risk Work

Registered Assessors: Assessors registered with Workplace Standards Tasmania

for conducting assessments for licensing persons to Perform High Risk Work
Renewal Information - Licence To Perform High Risk Work
Safety Alert - Work boxes on industrial forklift trucks must comply with standards
Workplace Health and Safety (Gasfitting Work Motor Vehicle and Forklift)
Determination 2009
NT WorkSafe
http://www.worksafe.nt.gov.au/
Bulletin - Forklift Operation - Licence Requirements
Bulletin: Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
Horticulture - Forklift safety
Horticulture - Forklift safety checklist
Important changes to OHS Licences and OHS Certifications
Is your High Risk Licence about to expire?
Licensing - Occupational health and safety licence information
Licensing - Assessors - National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High
Risk Work
Licensing - High risk work - National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing
High Risk Work
Licensing - Licence Holders - National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing
High Risk Work
Northern Territory Transitional Arrangements
Safety Alert - Vehicle and other Mobile Plant Fires
Transitional Arrangements Extended
WorkSafe ACT
http://www.worksafe.act.gov.au
Fitting Automotive LPG Vessels to Forklifts (NSW Hazard Alert)
Form WSACT FM 0009 Application for High Risk Work Licence
GN 129 Safe Work Method Statements for High Risk Construction Work
Guidance Note - High Risk Licensing
Guidance Note - Upgrading to a High Risk Work Licence
Guidance Note WSACT GN 0032 - Powered Mobile Plant - Managing Risk
Guidance Note WSACT GN 0033 - Powered Mobile Plant - Control System
Examples
Guidance Note WSACT GN 0034 - Powered Mobile Plant - Warning Devices
Guidance Note WSACT GN 0039 - ACT Transition to the High Risk Work
Licensing Scheme
Guidance Note WSACT GN 0041 - Working near Overhead Powerlines
Guidelines for High Risk Work Assessors
Handbook WSACT HB 0025 - Forklift Safety
Handbook WSACT HB 0042 - High Risk Licensing

Hazards - Forklifts
NSW Hazard Alert - Working with or around mobile plant
ROPs and FOPs 111, 100, 048, 047, 103, 112
RTOs for High Risk Work Training
Safety Alert WSACT SA 0002 - Maintenance of Forklift Trucks and other Plant
Safety Alert WSACT SA 0051 - Forklifts
Safety Topics - High Risk Work Licensing
WorkSafe ACT's Construction Newsletter October 2012 - Qld Safety Alert -
Securing loading ramps for mobile plant
Worksafe New Zealand
http://www.business.govt.nz/worksafe
An Introduction to the Approved Code of Practice for Training Operators and
Instructors of Powered Industrial Lift trucks (Forklifts)
CentrePort to pay $75,691 after worker fatality
Fine over needless forklift death
Food and beverage wholesaler ordered to pay over $128K after employee fatally
injured in forklift incident
Fork-Lift Truck Operators Safety Code - Part 1: Front Loading Forklift Trucks
Fork-Lift Truck Operators Safety Code - Part 2: Order Pickers
Fork-Lift Truck Operators Safety Code - Part 3: Side Loaders
Fork-Lift Truck Operators Safety Code - Part 4: Straddle Trucks
Hefty fines over forklift accident
Moving Plant on Construction Sites
Take time to plan hazardous work
New Zealand Ministry for the Environment
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/
The safe disposal of batteries
NZ Transport Agency
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/
F Endorsements for driving forklifts (Factsheet 10)
ILO (International Labour Organisation)
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/index.htm
Code of practice on safety and health in the use of machinery.
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ES&H Compliance Guideline

6. Supporting Documents ............................................................................................... 5

7. Related ES&H Guidelines............................................................................................ 5

8. External References .................................................................................................... 5

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

The major issues addressed in this guideline are as follows:

4.1. Purchasing and Hire

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

4.2. Forklift Operators

4.3. Daily and Pre-operation Inspections

4.4. Forklifts Operation

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

Forklift operators shall:

Empty drums shall not be used for lifting heavy materials.

4.6. Refuelling and Battery Charging

LP Gas and diesel refuelling areas shall be designated as hazardous areas, in

Appropriate safety precautions shall be exercised when charging forklift batteries.

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

7. Related ES&H Guidelines

8.1. Acts and Regulations

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

8.2. Statutory Codes of Practice

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

Approved Code of Practice for Cranes - Includes the Design, Manufacture,

8.3. Management System Standards

8.4. Australian and New Zealand Standards

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

AG 901-1996 Code of practice for NGV refuelling stations (superseded

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

Queensland Petroleum and Gas (production and Safety)

ES&H Compliance Guideline ESH-048 Issue - August 2016

AS 2359.3-1995 Powered Industrial Trucks - Counterbalanced Fork-lift Trucks -

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AS 2359.15-2005 Powered industrial trucks - Fork-arm extensions and telescopic

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AS 3570-1998 Automotive diesel fuel; referenced in:

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position elevating up to and including 1 200 mm lift height

8.5. International Standards

ISO 10326-1:1992/Amd 1:2007 Mechanical vibration - Laboratory method for

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ISO 21281:2005 Construction and layout of pedals of self-propelled sit-down

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ISO/TS 3691-8:2012 Industrial trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 8:

8.6. Guidance Notes and Publications

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Moving Plant on Construction Sites: Safety Guide

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Pedestrian movement in forklift traffic areas

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Forklift licensing in the rural industry

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Safety alert No. 39 - Forklift truck/ loader - crushing injury

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National Standard for Construction Work