FABRICATED PIPING SYSTEMS.
SAFE WORK PROCEDURE / PLANNED JOB OBSERVATION
SAFE WORK PROCEDURES
Steps (In sequence)
Pre inspection of telescopic handler.
Driving telescopic handler.
PLANNED JOB
OBSERVATIONS
Critical Points Comments on No
(Items to be emphasised) Deviations from
Standards
Operator must carry out a full pre-use inspection on the
machine.
NB-If any of the points below are identified during inspection
the machine may not be used until findings are closed out.
1. Breaks not working correctly.
2. Windscreen cracked causing poor visibility.
3. Mirrors cracked.
4. Oil leaks causing poor environmental conditions.
5. Lights damaged or not working.
6. Tires flat or badly damaged.
7. No safety belt or safety belt not clipping into position.
8. No stop blocks available.
9. Water, oil levels in correct.
10. No fire extinguisher onboard.
11. Hydraulics not working correctly.
All deviations to be reported and recorded on register
Only trained, trained, experienced and appointed authorised
by DMO and Astrum operators are allowed to operate
machine. All operators to have a valid medical certificate with
no infirmity that is likely to interfere with the efficient discharge
of his duties as an operator. No operators allowed using cell
phones while operating any machinery. Traffic rules must
always be followed. Telehandler to adhere to speed limit,
signs and DMO road rules on site. The flagmen are to ensure
that the operator has visual contact with him at all times. This
is to ensure that there is direct communication between the
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Loading of materials with telescopic handler.
Off loading of materials
Return to lay-down area and lock-out machine.
two of them and the operator is immediately aware of any
problems identified by the flagmen. When flagmen are
assisting an operator to reverse he is to ensure that there is a
safe distance between him and the machine. So that if he
falls he is not in the direct path of the machine.
Operator must lower the forks of the machine before driving
towards the material to prevent forks damaging the material.
Flagmen must ensure all other employees must stand clear of
the load. The Flagmen must also keep his distance when
directing the machine. No employees close when load is lifted
Flagmen are to secure load by means of tie-down straps with
tensioning device to ensure load is secured before load is
lifted. All material being loaded must not be longer then 4m
and if material is longer than 4m the truck must be used to
transport the material. This is to ensure there is sufficient
space on the road for other vehicles that are travelling in the
oncoming direction. Forks to be lowered as low as possible
before travelling with load.
Obey all warnings devices and notices, access total load to
be lifted before lifting commences. Load must first be
lowered to ground level before the load is loosened to ensure
load does not fall.
Load must first be lowered to ground level before the load is
loosened to ensure load does not fall.
Flagmen must direct the machine to reverse once the load is
placed on ground level to ensure no employees or material is
in the machines way. Flagmen must remain with the machine
at all times and the same steps as above mentioned must be
followed. Operator should switch off telehandler in designated
parking area and place stop blocks.
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Method Statement
Company: F.P.S
Date: 26/03/2010
Task / Job: FPS 007 – Use of telescopic handler to load, offload and transport material
Supervisor: All supervisors

Method statement

1. Pre inspection of telescopic handler.

2. Driving telescopic handler.
3. Loading of materials with telescopic handler.
4. Off loading of materials
6. Return to lay-down area and lock-out machine.