Igc 2 Element 2

Front 1

Factors that can cause a forklift truck to overturn
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Back 1

1. Cornering whilst being driven too fast
2. Driving along a slope
3. Driving over potholes
4. Uneven load on forklift
5. Uneven tyre pressure
6. Excessive braking

Front 2

Factors to increase the risk of vehicle collisions
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Back 2

1. Driving too fast
2. Inadequate lighting
3. Blind spots such as corners, entrances
4. Bad weather conditions
5. Lack of vehicle maintenance
6. Reversing without a banksman

Front 3

Non-Movement related hazards
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Back 3

1. Loading (manual and mechanical, creates manual handling risk and collision of loading vehicle)
2. Unloading (manual and mechanical)
3. Securing (involves climbing on top of vehicles and machinery)
4. Coupling (vehicles attached to trainers can cause crushing)
5. Maintenance work (may involve work at height or under the vehicle)

Front 4

Control strategies for managing the risk inherent in vehicle operations
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Back 4

1. Eliminate the hazard
2. Create a safe place
3. Create a safe person

Front 5

Risk assessment for vehicle operations in a workplace

Back 5

1. Identify the hazards (vehicle travel and operations)
2. Identify the people that can be harmed and how (driver, pedestrians, vulnerable)
3. Evaluate the risk by considering the existing controls (and the controls required to better control the risk)
4. Record and implement them
5. Review if the workplace changes, in response to accidents or periodically

Front 6

Categories to control the risks created by vehicle operations
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Back 6

1. The workplace environment
2. The vehicle
3. The driver

Front 7

How to eliminate or reduce risks created by vehicle operations
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Back 7

1. Vehicle free zones - pedestrian only areas
2. Pedestrian free zones - eliminate them from certain parts of the workplace
3. Vehicle traffic route layout (one way systems) - good designs of roads and routes to keep pedestrians and vehicles apart
4. Barriers to separate pedestrians and vehicles
5. Road markings where barriers cannot be used
6. Crossing points
7. Good standard of lighting
8. Appropriate signage
9. Speed limits

Front 8

Control measures to reduce the risk for reversing vehicles
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Back 8

1. Avoidance of reversing by 1 way system
2. Segregation of pedestrians and vehicles or refuges
3. Audible reversing alarms
4. Use high vis clothing
5. Banksmen
6. Well lit area

Front 9

Typical rules for parking a forklift truck
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Back 9

1. Park on a firm surface
2. Remove key
3. Switch power off
4. Lower the forks
5. Don’t obstruct pedestrian route or vehicle route

Front 10

Pre use checks for a forklift truck
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Back 10

1. Tyre pressure
2. Steering
3. Lights
4. Mirrors
5. Parking brakes and service breaks
6. Audible warning

Front 11

The driver should be
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Back 11

1. Competent - (proof of qualifications e.g drivers licence, certificate for advance driving)
2. Medically fit to drive (medical examination)
3. Provided with I.T.I. for the workplace
4. Supervised to ensure follow of safe systems of work

Front 12

Factors which affect the risk of road traffic accident
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Back 12

1. Weather conditions
2. Stress (due to traffic conditions)
3. Work schedules
4. Driving hours
5. Distance travelled

Front 13

Three main risk factors exist for the driver

Back 13

Competency:
-Licence checked periodically and no points or disqualification on licence
-Management may take up references

Training:
-Company may want driver to undertake advanced/defence driving
-Training on vehicle safety must be provided

Fitness and health:
-Medical examination to prove fit
-Eye sight check
-No drowsiness drugs whilst driving

Front 14

Five main risk factors exist for the vehicle

Back 14

Suitability:
-Suitability for the task in hand
-Personal vehicles should only be used if safe (M.O.T certificate)

Condition:
-Maintained and services to manufacturers recommendations
-Routinely inspected prior to use
-Defects must be reported and maintained ASAP where safety critical

Safety equipment:
-Seat belts, air bags and head restraints fitted and in good order
-Other safety equipment (first aid kit, spare tyre)

Safety critical information:
-Tyre pressure, headlight adjustment and head restraint adjustment.

Ergonomic conditions:
-Adjustability of seating position and vehicle controls to reduce back pain and musculoskeletal disorders and increase drier comfort

Front 15

Five main risk factors exist for the Journey

Back 15

Routes:
-Avoid busy areas (e.g town centre)
-Select low risk roads (motorways and dual carriageways)
-Avoid roadworks

Scheduling:
-Right time of day
-Avoid travel at peak times
-Avoid fatigue hours (02:00-06:00 and 14:00-16:00)
-Allow flexible deadlines

Time:
-Rest breaks must be given (15 mins every 2 hours)
-Realistic time frame must be given
-Unrealistic deadlines put pressure on drivers
-Statutory requirements for professional drivers

Distance:
-Minimise travel distance by using other forms of transport
-Distance must not be excessive

Weather conditions:
-Weather forecasts taken into consider when planning route
-Have access to reliable weather forecast information
-Give training for adverse weather conditions