Fork Lift Truck Authorisation
To:
In accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and The provision and Use of
Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 you have been fully trained in the use of a
counterbalance FLT and hold the appropriate certificate and will be required from time
to time to attend refresher courses.
The company thereby authorises you to drive the FLT provided, within the confines of
the site and to comply with the attached ‘FLT Operation’ guidelines.
I would be grateful if you would sign and return to me one copy of this letter as
confirmation of you having read and understood your obligations. Please retain one
copy for your records.
Name:
I have read and agree to comply with the requirements of the Company:
Signed: _________________________________________
Print Name:
_________________________________________
Date:
_________________________________________
FORK LIFT TRUCK OPERATION
When operating forklift trucks drivers should keep to the following guidelines:
1. Complete the daily checklist before using the FLT at the start of the shift.
Report any defects to your Supervisor.
2. Never carry passengers or lift anyone on the forks of the truck.
3. Never lift a load that is not properly stacked or looks unsafe.
4. Ensure that loads are secure, evenly spread on the forks and balanced.
5. Drive with forks lowered to within six inches of level ground and mast tilted
backwards.
6. Drive in reverse when a high load restricts forward vision.
7. When loaded, travel downhill with forks facing uphill and when unloaded,
travel downhill with forks facing downhill.
8. Never turn on an incline except by very small amounts.
9. Never stack or de-stack on an incline.
10. Always lower loads as soon as they are clear of the stack.
11. Never pick up a load if somebody is standing close to it.
12. Never allow anyone to walk underneath a load.
13. Drive slowly in the presence of pedestrians.
14. Avoid sudden braking and jerky manoeuvres.
15. Stop before passing through doorways and sound the horn.
16. Sound the horn at every point of hazard.
17. Never run over cables or flexible pipes on the ground.
18. Always look in the direction of travel and be aware of overhead obstructions.
19. Always leave a FLT with forks lowered, gear set to neutral and parking brake
engaged.
20. Never leave a FLT on an incline or obstructing gangways.
21. Remove the keys when leaving the FLT unattended
22. Always wear your seatbelt when driving a counterbalance truck.
23. Always wear safety boots.
24. Always wear the seatbelt.