HEALTH & SAFETY at WORK ACT 1974
An Abstract regarding Industrial Fork Trucks

It shall be the duty of every employee while at work:

a) to take reasonable care for the health & safety of themselves
and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work;
and
b) as regards any duty or requirement imposed on his employer or any other person by or under any of the relevant statutory provisions,
to cooperate with him so far as is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to be complied with.

No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions.

1. This permit does not authorise the person to whom it is issued to drive on a public road.
   A current driving licence, vehicle taxation, and a specific instruction
   from your supervisor is required before doing so.
2. This permit is only valid for the class of truck specified.
3. This permit may be withdrawn if the safety rules laid down
   in the Fork Truck drivers handbook are not observed.
4. As this permit represents your driving authority,
   you must carry it at all times whilst at work.
5. This permit remains the property of The Greencore Group
   and may be withdrawn at any time.

I have read and understood the contents of the Driver’s Code and Permit.

Signed .........................................

Issuing Authority:

Signed .........................................

on behalf of Greencore Group

1. Introduction

Like any motorised vehicle a fork lift truck is potentially dangerous and could cause unnecessary accidents if it is not properly driven.

These rules constitute a guide and a reminder of some important points covering the training which you have received.

We hope you will remember them all of the time and take a pride in driving to a standard which ensures that no-one is hurt or property damaged through any fault of yours. Never forget there are three factors which could contribute to an accident:

(i) The vehicle - never drive a truck which you consider to be in a dangerous condition. Notify your supervisor of the fault.

(ii) The Load - never move a load which you consider is unsafe. Notify your supervisor of the condition immediately.

(iii) The driver - your good judgement and good driving are as essential for total safety as a safe truck and safe load.

2. Safety Rules

ALWAYS Check brakes, tyres, horn, all speed directions and hydraulic controls and see that your truck has no loose parts or damage which may cause injury.

ALWAYS Report a faulty truck and do not use until repaired.

ALWAYS Carry your load near to the ground.

ALWAYS Operate at a safe speed and watch out for pedestrians, other vehicles and overhead clearances. Face direction of travel and keep a clear view of the road ahead. Use reverse driving when load obscures forward vision.

ALWAYS Stop before doorways, sound the horn and proceed slowly if clear to do so.

ALWAYS Follow LPG suppliers written instructions for the safe filling of LPG cylinders.

ALWAYS Remove the truck’s key when leaving it unattended.

ALWAYS Slow down on wet or bad surfaces, and remove loose objects from your path (report the location of these to a supervisor)

ALWAYS At crossings on aisles or gangways, slow down and sound horn, and always keep to the correct side of the road.

ALWAYS Be sure bridge plates are strong enough and securely fixed. Drive as slowly as possible.

ALWAYS Stop, look and listen at railway tracks, then cross diagonally and slowly. Park more than 8 ft. from the tracks.

ALWAYS Report all accidents immediately to your supervisors, whether causing personal injury or not.

NEVER Overload, or place load off-centre.

NEVER Check batteries using naked flame.

NEVER Make your own repairs or adjustments, unless instructed.

NEVER Make jerky starts, stops, turns or other movements.

NEVER Use an attachment such as a working platform or barrel clamps unless properly trained to do so.

NEVER Drive up to anyone who is standing in front of a wall, bench or other fixed object.

NEVER Overtake another vehicle at cross roads or when your vision is obscured.

NEVER Drive onto elevators or lifts unless specifically instructed, and until you are sure they are intended to support the weight of the truck and load.

NEVER Carry passengers.

NEVER Park or leave a load in the way of fire equipment or exits, or anywhere it will be an obstruction.

NEVER Neglect an injury, however trivial it may seem. Report immediately to your immediate manager for prompt treatment which can prevent serious after-effects.

Additional Rules for Fork Lift Trucks (sit on or pedestrian controlled).

ALWAYS Drive with forks well under the load. The load should be firmly located against the fork carriage, with the mast tilted to suit the load being carried.

ALWAYS When loaded drive downhill with the load trailing.

ALWAYS When unloaded drive downhill with the forks leading. On gradients, adjust tilt to suit gradient and raise forks just enough to clear the road.

ALWAYS Approach stack with the load low, and with the required amount of tilt. Slow down and stop at face of stack. Raise the load, still at backward tilt, to desired stacking height. Move slowly forwards when load is clear of top of stack. When load is over stack, bring mast slowly to vertical position and ‘inch’ the load gently onto stack. When load is securely stacked, lower forks until free of pallet or dunnage strips and withdraw by reversing (slight forward tilt may be necessary). Keep forks in horizontal position when clear of stack, and lower to just above ground level.

ALWAYS Leave your truck with forks fully lowered.

NEVER Add counterweights without reference to the truck manufacturer.

NEVER Tow railway wagons.

NEVER Travel unladen with forks more than 6 inches from the ground.

NEVER ‘Snatch’ the load when tilting forward or backward, especially a high load.

NEVER Place arms, hands, legs or head between mast uprights or outside limits of truck.

NEVER Allow anyone to stand or walk under elevated forks, loaded or unloaded.

Additional Rules for Reach Trucks

ALWAYS Drive with forks lowered to approximately 2 inches above reach legs.

ALWAYS Ensure that foot or parking brake on reach truck is applied when extending or retracting forks.

ALWAYS When loaded or unloaded, drive downhill with load or forks trailing.

ALWAYS When loaded or unloaded, drive uphill with load or forks leading.

ALWAYS Tilt forks to the required amount on gradients, dependent on load being carried, and raise to clear reach legs.

NEVER Move reach truck, laden or unladen, with reach mechanism extended, except for the last few inches when placing a load in a stack.

Additional Rules for Pedestrian Controlled Trucks

ALWAYS Bring steering arm down to approximately waist height
before selecting direction of travel
EXCEPT when restarting up a gradient
when the ‘Away’ button should be selected before the mechanical brake is released.

ALWAYS Enter a lift or other confined area load first.

NEVER Use lower braking position of steering arm when truck is traveling towards operator EXCEPT when traveling down a gradient.

The rules and procedures in this permit are not exhaustive.
Additional rules may be in force at your place of work.