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Hazards to pedestrians
Removal of obstructions
Provision of non-slip surfaces
Reflective edging
Adequate lighting
Effective maintenance
Use of signs
Width
Provision of handrails
Dimensions treads and risers
Landings
Consider disabled persons
Avoid the need to carry heavy objects up and down
Overturning
Overloading
Loss of loads
Collision with other vehicles
Collision with pedestrians
Explosions and fire
Put in neutral
Put on handbrake
Switch off engine
Remove key
Give key to appropriate person
Forks on floor
Mast slightly forward
Parked in suitable location
No blocking of exits
Driver selection
Suitable age
Medical examination
Routine medical checks at regular intervals
Assessment after prolonged absences
Capable of Training
Refresher training
Segregation
Suitable parking areas
Avoid reversing if possible
One-way systems
Avoid sharp or blind bends
Sufficiently wide entrances and gateways
Vision aids
Speed limits
Signallers (Banksmen)
Protection from fumes
Protection from materials falling off
High visibility jackets
Test ( 2 )
List EIGHT rules to follow when a fork-lift truck is left
unattended during a drivers work break
Were able to cite a number of rules that need to be followed when leaving
a fork-lift truck unattended, such as
returning the truck to a designated parking area where possible
applying the brake & leaving controls in a neutral position
ensuring the forks are resting on the floor
ensuring the mast tilted slightly forward
ensuring the mast empty from any load
Avoiding the obstruction of walkways, exits & fire points
Ensuring the fork are shutting off its lights
removing the ignition key & returning it to a responsible person
Fumes/Fire/Explosion
Fuel storage
Refuelling of vehicle
Suitable vehicle
Vehicle clearly marked
Trained and competent driver
Information available with driver on load
Substance stored in suitable containers
Containers clearly marked
Segregation of different substances
Facilities for safe loading and unloading
Travel on suitable route
Journey duration
Driving hours
Route e.g. type of roads
Weather conditions
Communications
Supervision
Security
Type of load and value of load
Risk of violence
Cab layout e.g. ergonomic conditions
Handling of loads
Tiredness
Outline the precautions that might be needed to ensure the
safety of pedestrians in vehicle manoeuvring areas in a busy
distribution depot
Driver
Cornering to fast
Hitting obstructions
Driving on uneven ground
Turning on slopes
Driving with unstable or excessive load
Colliding with another vehicle
Driving under effects of drugs and alcohol
Condition of workplace and work equipment
Potholes
Defective brakes
Tyres under inflated or in poor condition
Mechanical failure