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    SWMS Forklift CNG

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    This document provides a safe work method statement for operating forklifts fueled by compressed natural gas at Hume Warehouse Sites. It identifies potential hazards such as unauthorized operation and failing to inspect the forklift. Control measures specified include only allowing qualified operators to use forklifts after conducting pre-operational inspections and maintaining the forklifts. Proper operation techniques like adhering to speed limits and securing loads are also outlined. Refueling procedures note that compressed natural gas is highly volatile and bottles must be filled in a well-ventilated area by authorized personnel.

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    SWMS Forklift CNG

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    This document provides a safe work method statement for operating forklifts fueled by compressed natural gas at Hume Warehouse Sites. It identifies potential hazards such as unauthorized operation and failing to inspect the forklift. Control measures specified include only allowing qualified operators to use forklifts after conducting pre-operational inspections and maintaining the forklifts. Proper operation techniques like adhering to speed limits and securing loads are also outlined. Refueling procedures note that compressed natural gas is highly volatile and bottles must be filled in a well-ventilated area by authorized personnel.

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    This document provides a safe work method statement for operating forklifts fueled by compressed natural gas at Hume Warehouse Sites. It identifies potential hazards such as unauthorized operation and failing to inspect the forklift. Control measures specified include only allowing qualified operators to use forklifts after conducting pre-operational inspections and maintaining the forklifts. Proper operation techniques like adhering to speed limits and securing loads are also outlined. Refueling procedures note that compressed natural gas is highly volatile and bottles must be filled in a well-ventilated area by authorized personnel.

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    SWMS Forklift CNG

    Uploaded by

    Akano Oluwasola
    This document provides a safe work method statement for operating forklifts fueled by compressed natural gas at Hume Warehouse Sites. It identifies potential hazards such as unauthorized operation and failing to inspect the forklift. Control measures specified include only allowing qualified operators to use forklifts after conducting pre-operational inspections and maintaining the forklifts. Proper operation techniques like adhering to speed limits and securing loads are also outlined. Refueling procedures note that compressed natural gas is highly volatile and bottles must be filled in a well-ventilated area by authorized personnel.

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    Date Issued: 15.12.15 Last Reviewed 15.12.

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    Doc No. Revision 1 Next Review: 15.12.17

    Safe Work Method Statement


    Prepared by: W Blencowe Authorised by: Eddie Luke

    Location: Hume Warehouse Sites


    Site Specific Task: Operation of forklifts on site (to be used with a Traffic Management Plan) - Compressed Natural Gas
    Specific Location: Various Completed by: W Blencowe Date: 15.12.15
    What are the tasks involved? What are the hazards and risks? What are the control measures?
    Operate the forklift Forklift operated by unauthorized and/or Forklift to be operated by qualified, authorized personnel, holding a high
    unqualified person causing personal injury risk work licence for fork lift operation
    Daily visual pre operational inspection Property damage/personal injury due to The first forklift operator to use the forklift (each day or each shift where
    inspection/maintenance of forklift not being more than one shift per day) will carry out a full pre use visual inspection
    carried out to identify any damage, leaks etc. with details of the inspection to be
    recorded
    Carry out forklift maintenance Property damage and/or personal injury due to Periodic maintenance to be carried out by a competent person
    periodic maintenance not being carried out
    General use of forklift (lifting, lowering, driving etc.) Personal injury/property damage due to safety • Do not place hands or any parts of body through the mast
    requirements not being observed • Do not stand between the mast and the load
    • Do not stand on the tynes and / or load
    • Do not exceed safe weight limit
    • Do not operate with unstable loads
    • Do not use damaged pallets
    • Do not lower load when other workers are in the immediate vicinity
    • Operate forklift with load and tynes as low as possible to increase
    operators field of vision
    • Operate forklift within nominated speed limits
    • Where practical operate in a forward direction
    • Maintain a safe distance from other plant
    • Operate steering and brake smoothly when load is elevated
    • Ensure all safety devices are working correctly
    • Remove key from forklift when unattended or not in use
    • Do not allow passengers to ride on forklift
    • Do not operate forklift in proximity of overhead power cables

    This document may contain proprietary and /or confidential information and is a controlled document. The controlled document is maintained electronically by the
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    Document Controller and will become uncontrolled when printed.
    Date Issued: 15.12.15 Last Reviewed 15.12.15
    Doc No. Revision 1 Next Review: 15.12.17

    Safe Work Method Statement


    Prepared by: W Blencowe Authorised by: Eddie Luke

    Use of forklift on site Injury to workers, property damage • Speed limit to be adhered to
    • All safety devices to be working
    • All loads to be secured
    • Only palletized loads to be shifted with the fork lift. Do not pace
    items directly on the fork arms. They are liable to slide off. Use
    pallets at all times.
    Refueling Personal injury, property damage due to fire Compressed natural gas (CNG) is a highly volatile explosive. Fill gas
    and/or explosion bottles in a well ventilated area well clear of a naked flame or source of
    ignition. Do not smoke while filling gas bottles. Gas bottles must be
    filled only by those trained and authorized to do so.
    Take the following steps in the order below when filling CNG bottles.
    1. Turn off engine
    2. Open fill hose box and remove fill hose
    3. Ensure isolating valve on fill station is in ON position
    4. Remove dust cap from vehicle fill point
    5. Connect hose fill point to vehicle
    6. Turn filling valve to FILL position
    7. When flow stops turn valve to VENT position
    8. After venting turn fill valve to OFF position
    9. Disconnect hose from vehicle
    10. Replace dust cap on vehicle
    11. Ensure isolating valve is in OFF position
    12. Check for leaks - look, listen and smell.
    Name of Worker/s Worker signature/s

    Date SWMS received by workers

    This document may contain proprietary and /or confidential information and is a controlled document. The controlled document is maintained electronically by the
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