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Posted By Hasitha Ratnayake Hi, I am looking for a check list which will take an operator through the equipment before he starts work. If you can mail me to hasitharatnayake@yahoo.com it is much appreciated. Regards.
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Posted By Merv Newman
Hasitha,
It just so happens that I have on my desk a list of safe behaviours for FLT drivers.
This is apart from the daily checklist (wheels, steering, lights, horn, forks and so on)
* I don't smoke while I'm driving
* I have my licence/permit in my pocket
* I drive with the forks inclined to the back
* I drive with the forks at 20 cm from the floor
* I wear the correct protective equipment when filling up
* I clean out the empty containers
* I respect stacking heights
* I inform my supervisor of any damage to doors, floor, racks
* I never park my FLT with the forks elevated
* I always verify the level of charge and the water level in my batteries
* I get down from the FLT backwards
* I respect the environment
* I make suggestions (once a month)
* I keep the forks at the best separation
* I keep the daily checklist up to date
* I keep to the right in the alleys
* I respect the opening/closing of the doors
* I respect the lay-down areas
* At shift end I shut off the gas
* I separate out damaged containers
* I do not use my portable telephone while driving
* I drive carefully over water-absorbent mats
* I don't use a Walkman, ipod or mp3 when driving
* I only use my FLT for work needs
* I don't leave skid marks
* I respect the authorised load limits
* I respect the rules of stacking and of running
* I respect my FLT (clean, no scratches)
* I'll talk with the garage about any problems
Hasitha, the above may not be what you are looking for, and I cannot claim authorship as it was developed by a logistics team as part of a behavioural safety initiative.
Somewhere in my files (the heap in the cupboard to my right) I do have a full, authentic daily checklist. If you really need it I'll do a search. No Problem.
However, the problem we have all acknowledged is not just developing the checklist, it is getting the buggers (sorry moderators) to actually do the checks. Instead of just ticking off the boxes.
Best idea we have come up with is to do a sort of "Le Mans" start at the beginning of the shift : At shift-end all trucks are parked up in front of the supervisors office. On comers have their fags and coffee and then, on the signal, and all together, take 5 minutes to run through the checks.
Then they tick the boxes.
Merv
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Posted By David Bannister
Merv, that's great. Any copyright issues? I want to copy and use with a client.
Why do you want the moderators to do the checks?
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Posted By Hasitha Ratnayake
Thanks Merv you are a real jem. If it is no trouble to you, please send me a check list to build up on.
Cheers.
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Posted By Merv Newman
David, anything I post here is free of copyright. Help yourself.
That list came off a plastic laminated card which the truckies developed for themselves (about 400 of them at that particluar site)
I'd fax you a photo copy, but it is in French
Regards
Merv
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Posted By John Murgatroyd
Forklift truck daily checks at my place of work:
1. Turn key.
2. Does it start.
3. If so, drive away.
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Posted By John Murgatroyd
Oh, I forgot.
4. If the LPG fuelled liftruck gives signs that it is likely to be running out of gas, park it up quickly and walk away, let someone else change it.
5. If the diesel fuelled truck/s give similar signs, or the fuel guage is near empty, ditto above.
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Posted By Safetynut
i have emailed you direct a comphrehensive forklift truck safety training programme which includes checklists for various types of FLT,
i hope this helps
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Posted By Barry Cooper
Like Merv says, its getting them to do the checks.
We use the Scaftag cards, and when observing the trucks all the ticks are there, but drivers admit they just tick the boxes. Their excuse is "we know our trucks, and know if there is anything wrong"
One time an engine seized up due to lack of oil. The driver swore blind he checked it at the beginning of the shift. Couldn't find the puddle of oil anywhere.
If anyone has the answer let me know
Barry
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Posted By Merv Newman
John,
6. Don't smoke while recharging
And
7. don't thump out the next bloke (we've got some real rough truckies)
Merv
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Posted By Hasitha Ratnayake
Thanks guys a load of help.
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