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• Manual handling – batteries are heavy, while changing batteries there is a risk of manual
handling.
• Electric Hazard – arc, sparks, or explosion due to short circuit of terminals, has potential to
cause electrocution during charging.

Liquified Petroleum Gas

• Carbon monoxide poising - incomplete combustion from
internal engines.
• Fire and explosion - if cylinders not fitter properly it may
lead leak LPG, also from bulk storage.
• Manual handling – LPG cylinders are heavy, while changing
cylinders there is a risk of manual handling.

Additional Hazard Associated with Forklift

• Over speeding of forklift.

• Excessive breaking.
• Reversing forklift can collide with pallets or racks.

• Insufficient lighting and signs.
• Poor visibility – sharp bends, concealed entrances and exits, blind spots.

• Lack of crossing points.
• Lack of segregation of forklift and pedestrians.

General Precautions for Safe Use of Forklift Trucks

• The operator should be competent to operate a forklift

• The operator must carry out a pre-user check prior to shift start, this can be done with a help
of checklist.
• Regular maintenance in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

• The load must be secured to avoid tipping.
• Do not exceed safe working limits.

• Do not raise people on forks, ensure a working platform is attached to the forks’
• Maintain speed limits set by the employer.
• Never operate with forks in raised position.

• Do not overload which can obstruct operations vision.
• Do not operate on uneven surface or on potholes.

• Indoor operation must have a good level of lighting.

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