Order Picker Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Order Picker Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

Instant download
Acceptance Guaranteed
Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Order Picker Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
Possible hazards that may be encountered
Step by step safety procedures to follow
Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
And more. Please check details below

Category: SWMS Templates

Introducing our Safe Work Method Statement Template specifically designed for an Order Picker Forklift, outfitted with key features that ensure both compliance and efficiency on your construction site.

Pre-filled and Comprehensive: We’ve done the hard yards for you by pre-filling out vital sections, ensuring this document is comprehensive and includes rigorous checks on safety aspects.
Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format for easy editing: Need specifics altered? Not a problem! This document is fully customisable to align perfectly with your project details and requirements.
Includes the scope of the project and the project details: This ensures management, staff, and contractors are informed and aligned throughout the project’s duration, therefore maintaining high levels of safety.
Includes checklist of any high-risk machinery on site: To assist with risk reduction, a comprehensive checklist for potential high-risk machinery is included. Through diligent use, workers can preemptively address these risks before incidents occur.
Includes space for recording any staff training: Record all necessary staff training relating to safe work practices and operating procedures, playing a pivotal role in preserving robust health and safety standards within your workplace.
Includes before and after risk ratings: Understand the effectiveness of your mitigation measures by comparing risk ratings before and after.
Includes resources for use of legislative references: This ensures you have access to relevant laws, guidelines and regulations corresponding to your workplace and industry, assisting you remain compliant.
Includes all PPE required: Our template clearly outlines all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring workers are thoroughly protected when on site.
Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix: Mitigation of risks is essential, our SWMS includes both a thorough risk assessment and a risk assessment matrix to assist in this endeavour.
Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS: Never miss important safety measures with our comprehensive checklist making certain all SWMS requirements are met.
Includes sign-off page for all workers and responsible persons: Accountability matters; our template’s sign-off page ensures all relevant parties read, comprehend, and agree to adhere to all safety protocol outlined in the document.
Easy to use, easy to customise: No need for extensive technical knowledge – just follow our straightforward guidelines.
Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work: Whether your project is big or small, our template is designed to cater to all, from single projects to large contracts and high-profile tier 1 operations.
Quick delivery by email: We understand you’re keen to get started; that’s why as soon as you’ve got your template, we send it directly to your nominated email address without delay.

Just remember, while we’ve done our darndest to provide you with an efficient tool to create your SWMS, ultimate success lies in how well you use and implement it within your teams and worksite. Stay safe, mates!

The Order Picker Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

1. Preparation
- Struck by moving vehicle
- Injuries from pre-use checks
2. Pre-Operation Inspection
- Forklift falls whilst elevated
- Unexpected starting of machine
3. Mounting and Dismounting
- Slips
- trips and falls
- Injury from improper mounting/dismounting
4. Starting and Stopping
- Vehicle runaway
- Reversing and sight lines
5. Operation (General)
- Collision with pedestrians
- Fall of load
6. Load Handling
- Overturning
- Crush injuries
7. Driving on slopes
- Rollover
- Loss of load
8. Parking
- Unauthorised access
- Unintended vehicle movement
9. Working at Heights
- Falls from height
- Falling objects
10. Lowering the Forks
- Foot injuries
- Tip over
11. Post-operation Checks
- Fire Hazard from leaking fuels
- Battery acid leaks
12. Tilt Operations
- Load shift
- Truck tip-over
13. Fork Adjustments
- Struck by forks
- Uncontrolled horizontal movements
14. Refuelling/Recharging
- Fire/explosion
- Electric shocks
15. Emergency Situations
- Panic reactions leading to injuries
- Ineffective response to emergencies
16. Maintenance & Repair
- Electrical faults causing fire/shocks
- Injuries from incorrect repair procedures
17. Pedestrian Safety
- Pedestrian collision
- Falls into path of operating trucks
18. Manual Handling
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Crush injuries from load handling
19. Noise Exposure
- Loss of hearing
- Distraction leading to other hazards
20. Working in Environmental Conditions
- Heat stress
- Inadequate lighting

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Order Picker Forklift Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Your document will be delivered in editable Microsoft Word format. This PDF sample is just for preview

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:

List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.