Forklift High Risk Work (HRW) Vocabulary and Safety Principles

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering forklift pre-operational checks, safety protocols, hazard management, and operational calculations based on the training activity book.

Forklift check frequency

Before, during, and after operation.

Pre-operational check items

A log book, data plate, seat, seat belt, lights, and mirrors.

Start-up checks

Lights, horn, chains, pulleys, hand brake, and hoses.

Reason for workplace communication

To identify hazards and to ensure controls are in place.

Methods of communication

Face to face, telephone, signage, manuals, hand signals, and eye contact.

Procedure for unclear information

Stop the forklift and ask for clarification.

Missing data plate action

Isolate, tag, and report/do not use the forklift.

Hazard

Something that may cause harm.

Site hazards

Examples include power lines, people, forklifts, rain, wind, and ramps.

Non-site hazards

Examples include permits, load characteristics, attachment required, communications, egress, and safe work limit.

Risk

Possibility of a hazard causing harm.

Refuelling risk (engine running)

Fuel or vapors could explode.

Ramp travel (loaded forklift)

Travel uphill with the load facing uphill.

Consequence of turning on a ramp

Loss of load or tipping the forklift.

Travelling load height

Axle height or below.

Gap bridge between truck and dock

Bridge plate or dock plate.

Unbalanced load positioning

The heaviest end should be against the heel of the fork arms.

Unsafely stacked pallet procedure

Ensure it is not stacked too high, is stacked evenly, on a firm level surface, with the heaviest load on bottom.

Power line visibility tools

Tiger tails and marker balls.

Power line contact procedure

Warn others to stay away, try and detach/disconnect, stay in the forklift, report to supervisor, and check forklift before use.

Internal combustion engine danger (restricted space)

Produces toxic fumes.

Battery charging requirement

Must be in well-ventilated areas due to toxic or flammable gases.

Control measures for pedestrians

Signs, gates, and exclusion zones.

Attachment impact on capacity

Decreases the forklift capacity and its safe working load (S.W.L).

Load heel placement consequence

If not hard up against the heel, it can tip the forklift or cause loss of load.

Determining load weight

Weigh the load, calculate the weight, or check labels and dockets.

Tipping over procedure

Brace for impact and stay fully inside the forklift.

Fulcrum

The point of balance on the forklift, typically located at the front wheels.

Reasons for forward tipping

Driving off a dock, uneven load, uneven surface, driving fast, or driving forward down a ramp with a loaded basket.

Reasons for sideways tipping

Turning with an uneven load, turning on an uneven surface, turning too fast, turning on a ramp, or turning with the load raised.

Side shift attachment rule

Must be centralised before travelling to keep the load and forklift stable.

Prohibited parking locations

First aid stations, fire extinguishers, and doorways.

Defect/Damage procedure

Isolate, stop, tag, and report.

Parking considerations

Forks down, neutral gear, and handbrake engaged.

Operator Duty of Care

To keep yourself and your co-workers safe.

Sources of Health and Safety info

Codes of practice, Acts & Regulations, and Standards.

HRW operator penalties

Fines, suspension, or loss of license.

Obstructed view procedure

Use a spotter or drive in reverse.

Tare weight

The weight of an empty container.

Mast horizontal capacity (Vertical)

The maximum capacity of the forklift when the mast is in the vertical position, listed as $1890\,kg$ in the provided load chart.

Drum Load Calculation

Calculation: $4 \times 212\,kg + 45\,kg = 893\,kg$

Carton Load Calculation

Calculation: $6 \times 6 = 36$ cartons; $36 \times 36\,kg + 40\,kg = 1336\,kg$