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What are some risks on site
Uneven ground- potholes
Slopes
Other people in tractors
What does PPE include
Non snag clothing
Steel toe caps
Appropriate gloves
Legal requirements to operate forklift
Inspection and certificate through PUWER and LOLER
Vehicles fitted with FOPS (steel bars on roof) and ROPS (roll cage)
Machine suitable for job
Machine properly maintained
Risk assessment
Responsibilities of fork lift truck driver
Operate machine safely in line with legal and operational requirements
Ensure load is secured and undamaged
two problems when preparing forklift for use
Unsafe condition to use
Minor mechanical issues
- fix if cabable and report to line manager
Which person is responsible for allocating equipment or task
Line manager
How to obtain info on previous problems
Vehicle check sheet
Line manager
How to report faults
Daily vehicle check sheet
Report to line manager
What are the operators requirements
Trained to operate
Authority to use machine- written to boss
Hazards when driving up or down a slope
Loss of traction
Heavy breaking overturn
Vehicle stalls
Two control methods when driving up or down a slope
Low gear before in slope
Avoid heavy breaking
One hazard and two suitable control methods of driving over rough ground