FORK LIFT TRUCK ASSOCIATION
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Use of Fork Lift Trucks
Project Title:
Use of Fork Lift Trucks
Project No:
Date Prepared:
Overall Risk Rating
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
5
Falling objects / Insecure load
Overturning of FLT
Unplanned lowering of Forks – Mechanical Failure
Impaired driver-vision
Loads lifted over personnel
Poor weather conditions if working outside
Risk Assessment Scores
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
4
3
2
1
x
x
4
5
5
6
5
8
x
x
x
5 – 9> Medium Risk
10> High Risk
Negligible
2
Marginal
Catastrophic
3
Critical
Remote
Key hazards associated with the above
task / activity.
Risk
Rating
Severity
Occasional
Likelihood
Serious
HAZARDS
MEDIUM RISK
Likelihood x
Severity
No. of Persons
Involved:
Probable
Task/Activity:
Ref:
FLT-RA21
Risk Assessment No:
1 – 4> Low Risk
Combined Risk Evaluation = 5.5 Medium Risk
(Combined Score divided by No. of Hazards:- 33/6 = 5.5)
PERSONS AFFECTED
Operatives
Other
Workers
Other
People
x
Members
of Public
x
Managers
x
Site
Visitors
Young
Persons
x
x
Gloves
Severity (S)
Likelihood (L)
PPE REQUIREMENTS
Harness &
Lanyard
Hearing
Protection
1
2
3
4
5
3
3
6
9
12
15
2
2
4
6
8
10
1
1
2
3
4
5
Risk Assessor
Details of any
persons consulted
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Risk
Rating
High
Risk
x
Hi-Viz
Clothing
Eye
Protection
Safety
Footwear
x
x
x
Respiratory
Protection
Head
Protection
Tool-TetherBelt
x
Action
Stop the task/activity until controls can be put into
place to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
Medium Determine if further safety precautions are required
to reduce risk to as low as is reasonably practicable
Risk
Low
Risk
No further action, keep under review
Name / job title:
FORK LIFT TRUCK ASSOCIATION
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Use of Fork Lift Trucks
ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES
Information / Instruction / Training
Specific operator training is required, in accordance
with L117.
Fork lift truck driving by uncertificated operatives is
not permitted; this also applies to sub-contractors
and the self-employed.
Fork lift trucks will be subject to a planned
maintenance programme. Where applicable, raising
and lowering chains to be checked for valid test
certificate.
Type of fork lift to be checked to ensure suitability
for loads to be moved and ground conditions.
Rollover protection and/or restraining systems are
mandatory on all FLTs, especially where there is a
risk of the truck rolling or toppling over.
Physical Controls
Fork lift trucks are not to be overloaded in excess
of manufacturer's recommendations.
Managerial Controls
Only competent employees shall be permitted to
use or work on a FLT, and shall have the
appropriate authorisation.
FLT drivers must be trained and given instruction
on the safe systems of work and emergency
procedures.
Ensure adequate supervision is provided and that
control measures remain valid for the duration of
the work.
Under no circumstances shall any FLT be taken
and used on the public highway unless the FLT
carries Road Licence and Registration Plates and
the FLT Driver has a UK Driving License as well as
a FLT Certificate.
Procedural Controls
No FLT will be put into use or will be used until it
has been fully inspected by a competent and
authorised person.
Passengers must never be carried on a FLT
unless an additional seat is fitted.
This inspection shall be recorded.
Fork lift trucks are not being left unattended with
engines running or forks raised.
Operating area proposed is to be checked in
advance for suitability.
Palletised loads must be checked for security
before carriage.
At blind corners, signs and audio-visual warnings
will be considered.
Daily driver checks must include brake testing.
In workshops and stores, warning signs will be
displayed, and operating areas and overhead
obstructions painted to highlight hazards.
Vehicles must not be driven at excessive speeds
and only in accordance with workplace conditions.
Extra care must be taken when working on
slopes, especially when crossing the gradient.
A banksman is to be used where operator's vision
is impaired or operating in congested areas.
Vehicles must be checked by operators before use
and secured afterwards.
Management must ensure speed restrictions are
enforced, and monitor use on sloping ground.
Issue and storage of vehicle ignition keys are to be
strictly controlled to prevent unauthorised use.
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FORK LIFT TRUCK ASSOCIATION
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Train all operatives to use, and the need for,
appropriate PPE.
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Appropriate PPE to be worn (see PPE section
opposite)
Hard Hat (EN 397:2012)
Safety Glasses (EN 166:2001)
Safety Goggles (EN 166:2001)
Ear defenders – Overhead type (EN 3521:2002)
Ear defenders – Plug type (EN 352-2:2002)
Gloves (EN 388:2003) Cut res-1
Safety Footwear (EN 20345:2004)
Hi-Vis Vest (EN 20471:2013)
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HSE & Other Guidance
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Work at Height Regulations 2005
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations and ACOP
Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998 & HSE Guidance L22
Lifting Equipment and Lifting Operations
Regulations 1998 and HSE ACOP —L113
British Standards:
HSE Guidance HSG 6 — Safety in working
with lift trucks
HSE Guidance Booklet - Rider-operated Lift
Trucks: Operator Training guidance L117
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Comments
FORK LIFT TRUCK ASSOCIATION
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Specific Site Assessment Details
Use of Fork Lift Trucks
Site Comments
On each site and each location, the generic assessment that follows must be reviewed to ensure
that all ‘site-specific’ significant hazards and their risks are identified and controlled. Completion of
this part of the document will ensure that your assessment is both appropriate and complete.
FREQUENCY AND DURATION OF
ACTIVITY:
ANY ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC HAZARDS
IDENTIFIED:
ANY ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES
REQUIRED:
ASSESS THE REMAINING RISKS USING
GRID ABOVE:
Low / Medium / High
SERIOUS AND IMMINENT DANGERS
IDENTIFIED:
EMERGENCY ACTION REQUIRED:
IF YES, WHAT ACTION
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S)
NAMES OF COMPETENT PERSON(S)
APPOINTED TO TAKE ACTION:
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FORK LIFT TRUCK ASSOCIATION
GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE
Any Other Statements or additional
assessment:
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Fork trucks operating in explosive /
flammable atmospheres.
Operating on uneven surfaces or
rough terrain
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Site Comments