This pre-written Forklift Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with operating, maintaining or working around a forklift. This comprehensive Forklift SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS system if you are responsible for this equipment on your worksites. Simply add your company branding and this 11 page Forklift SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!

Forklift Safe Work Method Statement covers:

• PPE
• Check work area
• Manual handling
• Refuelling
• Machine checks and maintenance
• Forklift moving on site
• Use of forklift attachments
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Completion of work

Forklift Safe Work Method Statement includes:

• Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
• Step by step procedures
• Possible hazards
• Safety controls
• Safety responsibilities
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Plant and equipment
• Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
• Worker signoff

Forklift Safe Work Method Statement features:

• User friendly
• Instant download
• MS Word format allows easy customisation for task and site specific details
• Customisation instruction provided
• Suitable for owner/operator or Forklift Hire

Forklift Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
• SWA COP Construction Work
• SWA COP First Aid in the Workplace
• SWA COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
• SWA COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
• SWA COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
• SWA COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
• SWA COP Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
• SWA COP Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination