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The Moving Stock With A Forklift Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1.Preparation
- Incorrect manual handling
- Inadequate training
- 2.Checking Equipment
- Faulty equipment
- Absence of safety alarms
- 3.Positioning the Forklift
- Collision with objects or personnel
- Incorrect positioning
- 4.Lifting/Lowering Loads
- Overloading
- Unexpected movement of load
- 5.Navigating to Stock Location
- Poor visibility
- Obstacles in path
- 6.Loading/Unloading Stock
- Falling objects
- Injured by moving parts
- 7.Transporting Stock
- Dangerous goods spillage
- Vehicle rollover
- 8.Parking Forklift
- Poorly maintained parking area
- Incorrect parking procedure
- 9.Post-operation Inspection
- Contact with hazardous substances
- Slip and Fall incidents
- 10.Maintenance
- Electrical hazards
- Exposure to hazardous substances
- 11.Refuelling
- Fire/Explosion
- Contact with hazardous substances
- 12.Cleaning
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Slip and fall from wet surfaces
- 13.Documenting Procedures
- Incorrect records management
- Lack of documentation
- 14.Reporting Incidents
- Delay in reporting
- Insufficient incident details
- 15.Dealing With Emergencies
- Inability to access emergency equipment
- Lack of emergency procedure knowledge