Free Forklift Safety Inspection Checklist

Use our Free Forklift Safety Inspection Checklist below to assist with compliance and ensure workplace safety.

ISOsafe provide Safety Advice, Training, Inspections and WHS Policy paperwork to Businesses and Employers Australia-Wide

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Forklift Pre-Operational Safety Checks (Prestart)

☐           Locate and ensure you are familiar with all machine operations and controls.

☐           Check brakes, lights and horn before use.

☐           Ensure reversing beeper and warning lights are operational.

☐           Ensure seat belt/safety restraint is in good condition.

☐           Know the capacity of the forklift before using it. Do not use a forklift without a load rating plate.

☐           Check gas-powered vehicles for gas leaks in fuel lines.

☐           Ensure the lifting forks are in sound condition and centred either side of the mast.

☐           Check tyre pressures. Never drive with a flat or under-inflated tyre.

 ☐           Ensure the operator is trained, licensed, consulted and authorised to operate the equipment. Consultation involves having a site specific Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) for Forklift operation. ISOsafe can prepare site specific SWMS for your business call us 1300 789 132

Forklift Operational Safety Checks

☐           Watch out for pedestrians.

☐           Ensure the lifting tines are secure into the pallet and the load is stable before lifting or driving off.

☐           Be careful of ceiling clearance or overhead obstructions when raising the mast.

☐           Always remember that the safe working load of a forklift reduces as the mast is tilted forward.

☐           Always put the heavy end of the load against the load backrest.

☐           When approaching a blind corner, use horn and drive slowly.

☐           Always have someone guide you if a load restricts your vision.

☐           Slow down when changing direction or on wet or greasy surfaces.

☐           Avoid harsh braking, especially when carrying a load.

Forklift Refuelling Safety

☐           For gas-powered vehicles, change gas bottles in a well-ventilated area clear of a naked flame or source of ignition.

☐           For battery-operated vehicles, charge in well-ventilated area.

Forklift Ending Operations and Cleaning Up

☐           When stopping the forklift:

-             Park on even ground and lower the forks to the ground.

-             Shift the gear selector to park position and apply the parking brake.

-             Turn off the ignition and remove the keys.

☐           For gas-powered vehicles, turn off gas and don’t park near an ignition source, doorway or pit.

Cautions/Warnings

☐           Do not use faulty equipment.  Report any faults immediately.

☐           Do not use engine-powered forklifts in poorly ventilated areas.

☐           Do not allow anyone to ride on the forks.

☐           Do not lift a load with the mast tilted forward.

☐           Do not travel with forks raised or reach mechanism extended.

☐           Never travel with the load elevated.

☐           Do not attempt to turn on an incline or sloping surface.

☐           Do not dismount from a forklift while the engine is running unless the vehicle has completely stopped, transmission is in park position, and the parking brake is effectively engaged.

☐           Do not leave forks elevated when forklift is unattended.

☐           Do not refuel an engine-powered forklift unless the motor is stopped and ignition turned off.

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CSR, SEDEX/SMETA and Australia’s Modern Slavery Act Compliance Help

ISOsafe can help you comply with: CSR, Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and Australia’s Modern Slavery Act requirements.

​What is SEDEX?

SEDEX is the acronym for: Supplier Ethical Data Exchange.

SEDEX empowers ethical and sustainable supply chains.

ISOsafe helps Suppliers and Contractors comply with SEDEX requirements.

SEDEX typically assesses Contractors and Suppliers for:

✅ Labour Standards

✅ Health and Safety

✅ The Environment

✅ Business Practices

ISOsafe can help you comply with all areas of the SEDEX system to help you showcase your business’ capabilities to your client.

CSR, SEDEX, ISO 26000, Modern Slavery Policy Help

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 What is SMETA?

SMETA is the world’s most commonly used ethical audit format and covers four pillars: labour standards, health and safety, business ethics and the environment.

Need Help With SMETA Compliance? Contact ISOsafe today for a fast, free quote – 1300 789 132

What is Australia’s Modern Slavery Act?

Modern Slavery may refer to: slavery, servitude, the worst forms of child labour, forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, slavery like practices, forced marriage and deceptive recruiting for labour or services.

The Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) sets out voluntary and mandatory public reporting requirements for businesses.

If you need help complying with Modern Slavery Requirements or you’re simple after a Modern Slavery Policy contact ISOsafe today for a fast, free quote – 1300 789 132.

Need other forms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guidance?

✅ We can help with ISO 26000 Verification/Certification (Guidance on Social Responsibility)

✅ Preparation of Aboriginal Participation Plans and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

✅ The Net Framework

✅ Any other CSR based programme.

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Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Scheme

The DESE ISMS Scheme is a variation of the ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems Standard that includes additional controls from the Australian Government Information Security Manual to protect the People, Processes and IT Infrastructure.

DESE ISMS Scheme Certification Assistance

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The department has mandated that all suppliers of employment skills training and disability employment services (i.e. contracted employment service providers) must be compliant with the framework by March 2024, in order to fulfil their obligations.

As a leading provider of ISO 27001 ISMS consulting services, ISOsafe ensures your success in meeting your DESE requirements.

Call ISOsafe to learn more about becoming a DESE ISMS Certified employment service provider.

Minimum Wage Increase 2021

Following the Annual Wage Review 2021, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced a 2.5% increase to the national minimum wage. This will also apply to all award wages, with the award increase will be staggered over 3 different stages.

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What do you need to do?

Call 1300 789 132 to receive free initial advice on any workplace relations topic, including, Minimum Wage rates.

Who does the increase apply to?

The increase applies to anyone who is paid minimum award wages or the national minimum wage.

Most employees are covered by an award. If you’re not sure which award applies, ISOsafe can help with Award Classifications and Levels.

If you’re covered by a registered agreement, you should check it to see whether this increase affects you.

For anyone not covered by an award or an agreement, the new national minimum wage will be $772.60 per week or $20.33 per hour.

When does the increase start?

The new national minimum wage will apply from your first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021. This means if you have a weekly pay period that starts on Mondays, the new rates will apply from Monday 5 July 2021.

The award increase will happen in 3 stages.

The increase doesn’t affect employees who already get paid more than their new minimum wage.

Most awards will increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2021. The increase for the Retail Award will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 September 2021. The other 21 awards will increase from the first full pay period on or after 1 November 2021.

The awards that will increase from 1 November 2021 are:

·       Pilots Award

·       Cabin Crew Award

·       Airline Ground Staff Award

·       Airport Award

·       Alpine Resorts Award

·       Amusement Award

·       Dry Cleaning and Laundry Award

·       Fitness Award

·       Hair and Beauty Award

·       Hospitality Award

·       Live Performance Award

·       Models Award

·       Marine Tourism and Charter Vessels Award

·       Nursery Award

·       Racing Clubs Events Award

·       Racing Ground Maintenance Award

·       Registered Clubs Award

·       Restaurant Award

·       Sporting Organisations Award

·       Travelling Shows Award

·       Wine Award

Confused? Call ISOsafe today to ensure your business complies with Fair Work requirements.

Do You Have Insurance Against Workplace Claims? You Could Be Hit With A $125,000 Penalty

The recent amendments to NSW WHS laws create new offences and harsher penalties for businesses.

Any business that enters into, provides, or benefits from insurance or indemnity arrangements for liability for a monetary penalty for a WHS offence (WHS Act, Section 272A).

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While there is no such prohibition in respect of indemnity for legal costs associated with a potential WHS breach or enforceable undertaking this is a big change.

In essence, businesses and employers cannot enter into arrangements to protect or indemnify themselves or individual Managers, Directors or Officers against monetary penalties under the laws.

The maximum penalty for businesses entering into an insurance or indemnity arrangement is $125,000.

Are you worried your Health and Safety is not compliant? Call ISOsafe today on 1300 789 132 to get better Health and Safety advice, training and documentation for your business.