On Site Repair and Service for Forklift SWMS
This SWMS covers on-site forklift repair and servicing, from planning and isolation through to testing, clean-up and demobilisation.
Activities covered include
- Plan the repair work and arrive at site
- Raise and support the forklift for servicing
- Clean the area and demobilise
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers on-site forklift repair and servicing, from planning and isolation through to testing, clean-up and demobilisation. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing hazards associated with plant movement, stored energy, fluids, electrical systems and repair tasks.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the repair work and arrive at site
- Set up an exclusion zone around the work area
- Inspect the forklift and service equipment
- Isolate, lock out and manage stored energy
- Access service components safely
- Raise and support the forklift for servicing
- Service hydraulic systems, wheels and brakes
- Service batteries, electrical systems, fuel and engine components
- Complete mechanical repairs and reassemble the forklift
- Energise, function test and sign off
- Clean the area and demobilise
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out on-site forklift repair and service work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Plan work and arrive |
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| Establish work exclusion zone |
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| Inspect forklift and equipment |
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| Isolate and lock out |
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| Access service components |
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| Raise and support forklift |
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| Service hydraulic systems |
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| Service wheels and brakes |
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| Service batteries and electrics |
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| Service fuel and engine |
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| Complete mechanical repairs |
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| Reassemble and energise |
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| Function test and sign off |
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| Clean up and demobilise |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace (guidance; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks (guidance; confirm adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
- AS 2359.1 and AS 2359.2 Industrial trucks series; AS/NZS 3760 electrical equipment inspection and testing; AS/NZS 1596 storage and handling of LP Gas; AS 3011 secondary batteries; AS 2550.1 cranes and lifting appliances; AS 1353.2 lifting slings; AS/NZS 1337.1 eye protection; AS/NZS 2210.3 safety footwear; AS/NZS 1270 hearing protection.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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