Before you hire, rent or buy
Before you hire, rent or purchase a forklift truck, check:
- The design and manufacture of the forklift truck and its associated features meet Australian Standards (AS 2359.1 Powered industrial trucks (non-Queensland Government link)), and a manufacturer's data plate is attached.
- The data plate states the forklift truck's make, model number, serial number, rated load capacity, mast tilt, maximum lift height, tyre pressure, and gross vehicle weight and steer axle load (or drive axle and steer axle loads).
- The seating is adjustable, the controls are within easy reach and the operating position is designed to reduce the chance of incurring injury.
- There are adequate operating controls, warning devices, facilities to minimise noise and vibration, emission control systems and sufficient visibility for safe operation.
- Attachments such as crane jibs, clamps, work platforms, etc have instructions for use, and these have additional data plates that specify limitations of operation while using the attachment.
- Guards are fitted which comply with the relevant safety standards.
- The gross mass of the fully laden forklift truck is less than the rated load capacity of the workplace bridgeplate or dockboard.
If you design, manufacture or modify a forklift truck, check:
- The forklift truck is designed, manufactured or modified by competent persons in accordance with the relevant standard.
- When correctly used, the forklift truck does not pose a risk to health and safety.
- Documentation of tests and examinations conducted throughout design, manufacture or modification processes.
- Adequate information is provided about the conditions for safe use of the forklift truck.
- Where rated load capacity was modified, load charts were revised accordingly.
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