FLT can fuelled by, diesel, gas, battery.
Depending upon the fuel type, the hazards and precautions vary, as follows;
Fuel
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Hazards
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Precautions
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Diesel
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Dermatitis, carbon monoxide poisoning fire and explosion
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Training / barrier creams / gloves selection of FLT suitable for Task
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Gas
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Gas explosion, manual handling of cylinders
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Training / lifting equipment / no smoking / carbon monoxide poisoning
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Battery
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Electrical explosion during charging, acid burns hydrogen build up, electrocution
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Training / PPE / No smoking / charge timers, use of RCD's
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Hazards
There are numerous hazards associated with the use of FLT, and they may be minimised by the use of competent staff, sound equipment, and good design of the workplace. Below are the main categories of hazard, and their causes.
Hazard
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Causes
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Contact with vehicles, fixed plant, racks
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poor layout/operation
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Collision with people and other vehicles
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lack of room, poor operation, poor layout
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Overturning of vehicle
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operator error
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Load falling
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broken pallets, poor stacking, unstable loads
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Mechanical failure
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poor maintenance, exceeding SWL
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Operator error
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poor training and/or supervision
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Refuelling
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poor system, poor supervision
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