Work Activity:
Use of Working Platforms on Fork-lift Trucks /
Thornliebank Industrial Estate Glasgow G46 8JW
Tel: 0141 638 7916 Fax: 0141 638 8111
Site/Location:
Any location
Those at Risk / Y/N / Comments - enter names or general groups
Star Employees:
Other workers:
General Public: / Y
Y
N / Star engineers working from or beneath the platform
Truck driver and anyone working beneath or passing by a platform or fork-lift truck
Comments:
All engineers undertaking this type of work must be fully trained, competent and familiar with the equipment involved. Anyone under the age of 18 must not use this type of equipment unless they are undergoing training and are under constant supervision.
Hazards
1. Falls from platform.
2. Mechanical failure of a load bearing component
3. Falling materials.
4. Platform or truck striking pedestrians or fixed objects
5. Platform or persons striking items fixed overhead
6. Platform could be struck by other mobile plant or equipment
7. Adverse weather or extremes of temperature (Cold store -25)
8. Staff could become trapped in an emergency if the truck driver abandons his position.
9. Striking or working in the vicinity of overhead power lines
10. Platform and truck may tip over if driven with platform elevated or used on rough, uneven or soft ground
11. Exhaust fumes if using diesel power
Control Measures (existing or planned)
Control / DetailsPPE / 1. Safety boots
2. Overalls,
3. Full body safety harness (to EN361) fitted with a 0.6m to 1.5m restraint lanyard. (Note a restraint lanyard is designed to prevent a fall by restricting the wearers movement to within the platform. longer lanyards (fitted with shock absorbers) may allow a person to fall from the platform, then, dependant upon the working height of the platform may not deploy and arrest the fall before the wearer hits the ground.)
4. Hard hat.
5. Insulating work wear for work inside cold store
Equipment / 1. Truck and platform must be suitable for the conditions (-25ºC, rough ground, etc).
2. Truck and platform must be inspected every 6 months (LOLER requirement) ask for proof.
3. Max load should be marked on the truck and platform.
4. Platform floor should be free draining.
5. Guardrails and toe boards must be in place.
6. Gates should open inwards, upwards or sideways, and close and lock automatically.
7. Platforms should have safety harness anchorage points.
8. Platforms must have guards to separate people from the moving parts of the truck.
9. The platform must have fork pockets and a positive locking device to secure it to the truck.
10. Do not use trucks with erratic movements.
11. Do not use trucks with capacity of less than 1000kg.
Information, Instruction, and Training / 1. Ensure that the driver of the truck is appropriately trained (ask for evidence e.g. CITB licence).
2. Do not overload the platform, stay within the manufacturers safe working load. The weight of the platform together with its load of people, tools, materials, etc should not be more than half the actual capacity of the truck.
3. Agree a method of communication with the driver (E.g. Radio, etc).
4. The driver must not abandon his position whilst the platform is raised.
5. Persons must wear a safety harness and safety lanyard. It is recommended that the lanyard be attached to the platform at all times. However, if the platform is stationary it is permissible not to have the lanyard attached, providing you do not need to lean out.
6. DO NOT attach your lanyard to a fixture of the building or equipment being worked on (Support steel work, evaporator, etc) as you may be dragged from the platform if it moves away.
Control Measures Continued
Control / DetailsInformation, Instruction, and Training continued / 7. Ensure that the platform is secured to the truck each time that it is used.
8. Do not allow the truck to be moved with the platform elevated.
9. Ensure adequate ventilation if using a diesel powered truck indoors.
10. All staff required to wear Harnesses must be trained in their use and maintenance.
11. Ensure that platform guardrails and toe boards or other suitable barriers are in place.
12. Read toolbox talk No 25 Working Platforms on Fork-lift Trucks
Supervision / All supervisory staff will ensure that:-
1. Periodic checks are made to ensure that control measures are being adhered to.
2. Appropriate PPE is used.
3. Our subcontractors adhere to the requirements of this risk assessment.
Environment / 1. Do not work under power lines, electricity can arc across gaps of several metres
2. Only use the truck and platform on firm and level ground.
Procedures, documents etc / 1. A checklist/permit to work accompanies this assessment; completing it will assist you to comply with this risk assessment.
2. A client may have more stringent rules regarding the use of Fork-lifts and platforms on their site, these must be followed in addition to our rules.
COSHH / N/A
Communications / 1. Agree with the client where and when the platform can be used
Emergency action/procedures / 1. Ensure that everyone knows what to do if the machine fails in the raised position. Ensure that you have some form of communication in case the equipment fails, particularly in low temperatures.
2. Ensure that the driver of the truck does not abandon you. He is your only means of escape in an emergency
Access / 1. Agree barrier provision and road or access way closure.
2. Alternatively agree a safe operating area.
3. Cordon, if necessary, using cones or tape, an area beneath the platform to prevent pedestrians being hit by falling objects.
4. Prevent vehicular access in the vicinity of the platform in order to prevent collisions.
Risk Evaluation of Identified Hazards
Likelihood / Highly unlikely = 1 / Unlikely = 2 / Likely = 3Severity / Slightly harmful = 1 / Harmful = 2 / Extremely harmful = 3
(Likelihood x Severity = Risk level) 1 = Trivial, 2 = Tolerable, 3-4 = Moderate, 6 = Substantial, 9 = Intolerable
Identified Hazards (base scores on existing or planned control measures) / Triv' / Tol' / Mod' / Sub' / Int'
1. Falls from platform. 1X2
2. Mechanical failure of a load bearing component 1X3
3. Falling materials. 2x1
4. Platform or truck striking pedestrians or fixed objects 1X2
5. Platform or persons striking items fixed overhead 2X1
6. Platform could be struck by other mobile plant or equipment 1X2
7. Adverse weather or extremes of temperature (Cold store -25) 1X1
8. Staff could become trapped in an emergency if the truck driver abandons his position. 1X3
9. Striking or working in the vicinity of overhead power lines. 1X3
10. Platform and truck may tip over if driven with platform elevated or used on rough, uneven or soft ground. 1X3
11. Exhaust fumes if using diesel power 1X2 / 1 / 2
2
2
2
2
2 / 3
3
3
3
Note: Moderate scores; Thought should be given to reducing risk, but the cost and time requirements
of prevention should be carefully considered and limited.
Substantial: Work should not be started until the risk has been reduced, for work in progress, urgent action is required. Considerable resources may have to be allocated.
Intolerable: If unlimited resources cannot reduce risk, work will be prohibited.
Is risk adequately controlled using the above control measures Y/N / Yes / If "NO" State further action requiredState further action required:
Note : This risk assessment is only valid when all control measures are in place before the work or activity commences and will be reviewed 31/5/2016 or earlier if the nature of the work changes or there is a dangerous occurrence.
Assessor: / (Print) C Haslam / (Sign) / Date 31/5/2011Reference: HSE Guidance Note PM28 Working Platforms on Fork-lift Trucks
Working Platforms on Fork-lift Trucks
Safety Checklist/Permit to Work
· Does the fork-lift truck and working platform that you are about to use meet the following requirements?
· If the answer to any of the questions is NO or DON’T KNOW, STOP and ask your manager for guidance. He may need to prepare a more detailed risk assessment or approach the customer for help in meeting these requirements.
Customer: / Site / DateHealth and Safety Executive (HSE) PM 28 Requirements / YES / NO / Don’t know
Is the driver trained (CITB, RTITB or similar)?
Are both the truck and platform within their 6 monthly inspection period?
What is the load capacity of the platform; this should be marked on it? / A= kg
What is the weight of the platform; this should be marked on it? / B= kg
What load do you intend to place in the platform e.g. people, tools and materials? / C= kg
C must be less than A, is it?
What is the weight of the platform together with its load B + C = / D= kg
What is the capacity of the truck at its full reach and height? / E= kg
Is E at least 2 times D and in any case at least 1000 kg
Will the truck be used on firm, level ground?
Does the platform have fork pockets and will these be used?
Does the platform have a positive locking device to retain it on the truck when in use, and will this be used?
Does the platform have a suitable floor (adequate strength, slip resistant) ?
Does the platform have toe boards?
Does the platform have guardrails at 1m to 1.1m from the platform floor and intermediate guarding between the floor and the top rail?
Does the platform access gate open inwards, upwards or sideways and return automatically to the closed position?
Is the platform access gate self-locking in the closed position?
Does the platform have safety harness anchorage points?
Are screens or guards fitted to the platform to separate you from any trapping, crushing or shearing points on the truck?
Have you and the driver decided upon a workable means of communication?
Will the driver be adequately protected from falling objects (i.e. cab, hard hat, stand from under the work)?
Does the driver know that he should stay in the vicinity of the truck in case of emergencies?
Does the driver know not to travel whilst the platform is elevated?
If you need to lean out of the platform will you be wearing a safety harness and lanyard attached to the platform?
Will the working area around the truck be free from other vehicles or pedestrians coming into close proximity? If not, can and will the area be cordoned off or segregated some other way?
Can the work be carried out without the need for anyone to leave the platform at height?
For Star Refrigeration / Sign: / Print:
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