Forklift Gas And Fuel SWMS
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Product Overview
This Forklift Gas And Fuel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive safety document designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for all aspects of forklift refuelling, gas cylinder handling, and powered industrial truck operations. It provides end-to-end coverage of key tasks involved in forklift operations and fuel management to support strong WHS compliance on Australian worksites.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe handling, storage, connection, and disconnection of LPG cylinders for forklifts
- Procedures for refuelling petrol and diesel forklifts, including spill prevention and emergency response
- Management of gas leaks, fuel vapours, ignition sources, and ventilation requirements in refuelling areas
- Establishing correct counterbalance and load centre to prevent forklift tipping and instability
- Driving a forklift safely in warehouses, yards, loading docks, and mixed-traffic environments
- Moving, stacking, and unstacking stock with a forklift, including high-level racking and narrow aisles
- Operating order picker forklifts and pallet stackers, including fall prevention and safe elevation practices
- Operating forklifts in combination with elevated work platforms (EWPs) where used on the same work area
- Correct mounting and dismounting from forklifts to reduce slips, trips, and musculoskeletal injuries
- Battery charging and recharging for electric forklifts and pallet trucks, including hydrogen gas and fire risks
- Repairing and maintaining pallet trucks and powered pallet jacks, including isolation and guarding requirements
- Planning and running daily forklift operations, including traffic management and pedestrian exclusion zones
- Pre-start checks, inspection, and defect reporting for forklifts, attachments, and safety devices
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling techniques when working around forklifts
- Emergency procedures for collisions, tip-overs, fuel spills, and fire involving forklifts and fuel systems
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for forklift operators, warehouse and logistics teams, transport and distribution businesses, manufacturing plants, and site supervisors responsible for managing forklift gas, fuel, and powered industrial truck operations.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
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| 2. Pre-operational inspection |
|
| 3. Refueling/Changing gas cylinder |
|
| 4. Load handling |
|
| 5. Travelling without load |
|
| 6. Picking up a load |
|
| 7. Travelling with a load |
|
| 8. Placing a load |
|
| 9. Parking and shut down |
|
| 10. Battery charging/maintenance |
|
| 11. Forklift maintenance |
|
| 12. Emergency response |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on controlling risks associated with forklifts and other plant.
- Safe Work Australia – Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: Controls for manual handling when loading, unloading, and working around forklifts.
- Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice: Requirements for safe storage, handling, and use of LPG, petrol, diesel, and battery charging chemicals.
- Safe Work Australia – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Ventilation, traffic management, and general workplace conditions for safe forklift and refuelling areas.
- AS 2359 Powered Industrial Trucks (series): Australian Standard for the safe use, operation, and maintenance of forklifts and similar plant.
- AS/NZS 1596 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas: Requirements for safe storage, handling, and use of LPG cylinders for forklifts.
- AS 1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Guidance for managing petrol and diesel used in forklift operations.
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- 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
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
Suitable for Industries
$96.8
Includes all formats + 2 years updates
Forklift Gas And Fuel SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Forklift Gas And Fuel SWMS
Product Overview
This Forklift Gas And Fuel Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive safety document designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for all aspects of forklift refuelling, gas cylinder handling, and powered industrial truck operations. It provides end-to-end coverage of key tasks involved in forklift operations and fuel management to support strong WHS compliance on Australian worksites.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Safe handling, storage, connection, and disconnection of LPG cylinders for forklifts
- Procedures for refuelling petrol and diesel forklifts, including spill prevention and emergency response
- Management of gas leaks, fuel vapours, ignition sources, and ventilation requirements in refuelling areas
- Establishing correct counterbalance and load centre to prevent forklift tipping and instability
- Driving a forklift safely in warehouses, yards, loading docks, and mixed-traffic environments
- Moving, stacking, and unstacking stock with a forklift, including high-level racking and narrow aisles
- Operating order picker forklifts and pallet stackers, including fall prevention and safe elevation practices
- Operating forklifts in combination with elevated work platforms (EWPs) where used on the same work area
- Correct mounting and dismounting from forklifts to reduce slips, trips, and musculoskeletal injuries
- Battery charging and recharging for electric forklifts and pallet trucks, including hydrogen gas and fire risks
- Repairing and maintaining pallet trucks and powered pallet jacks, including isolation and guarding requirements
- Planning and running daily forklift operations, including traffic management and pedestrian exclusion zones
- Pre-start checks, inspection, and defect reporting for forklifts, attachments, and safety devices
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe manual handling techniques when working around forklifts
- Emergency procedures for collisions, tip-overs, fuel spills, and fire involving forklifts and fuel systems
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for forklift operators, warehouse and logistics teams, transport and distribution businesses, manufacturing plants, and site supervisors responsible for managing forklift gas, fuel, and powered industrial truck operations.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparation |
|
| 2. Pre-operational inspection |
|
| 3. Refueling/Changing gas cylinder |
|
| 4. Load handling |
|
| 5. Travelling without load |
|
| 6. Picking up a load |
|
| 7. Travelling with a load |
|
| 8. Placing a load |
|
| 9. Parking and shut down |
|
| 10. Battery charging/maintenance |
|
| 11. Forklift maintenance |
|
| 12. Emergency response |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on controlling risks associated with forklifts and other plant.
- Safe Work Australia – Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice: Controls for manual handling when loading, unloading, and working around forklifts.
- Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice: Requirements for safe storage, handling, and use of LPG, petrol, diesel, and battery charging chemicals.
- Safe Work Australia – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Ventilation, traffic management, and general workplace conditions for safe forklift and refuelling areas.
- AS 2359 Powered Industrial Trucks (series): Australian Standard for the safe use, operation, and maintenance of forklifts and similar plant.
- AS/NZS 1596 The Storage and Handling of LP Gas: Requirements for safe storage, handling, and use of LPG cylinders for forklifts.
- AS 1940 The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Guidance for managing petrol and diesel used in forklift operations.
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- 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
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8