1. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition New Queensland Licensing Pathway MAIN MENU Introduction SECTION 1 – Conduct routine checks SECTION 2 – Plan work SECTION 3 – Check controls and equipment SECTION 4 – Shift load SECTION 5 – Shut down equipment QUIT X CONTACT EASY GUIDES WWW EASY GUIDES ONLINE Click to start Use the menu below to jump to a particular section or use the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin at the start. Links have been disabled. Use your Enter button or mouse click to move to next screen.

2. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Action when a leak is found 1. Put a warning notice on the forklift. This will tell other people that the forklift MUST NOT be used. 2. Report the leak to an authorised person. An authorised person could be a supervisor, team leader, manager, maintenance workshop person or someone else in charge.

3. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV 1. IMMEDIATELY STOP using a forklift with low tyre pressure. 2. The tyres may be solid but you think there may be damage or excessive wear. If so, DO NOT drive the forklift and report the defect to an authorised person who has permission to fix it. Low pressure in a tyre

4. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Face a load uphill The forklift must travel down the ramp in reverse with the load facing uphill. 1.Travel downhill in reverse. 2. The load must face uphill. Note: ‘Downhill’ is defined as a slope that is greater than the backtilt of the mast. REMEMBER: ALWAYS KEEP THE LOAD ON THE UPHILL SIDE.

5. © Easy Guides AustraliaQLD Vet Edition MAIN MENU NEXTPREV Why ‘rear end’ swing is dangerous With rear end steering, the rapid sideways movement at the rear of the forklift truck creates a hazard. This can particularly be a dangerous hazard for any pedestrians near by.