tlid1207c - operate special is ed load shifting equipment - learner guide

8/14/2019 TLID1207C - Operate Special is Ed Load Shifting Equipment - Learner Guide

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TLID1207C

MC

Operatespecialisedloadshifting

equipment

ArmstrongsDriverEducation

LearnerGuide


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TLID1207C Operate specialisedload shifting equipment

Page 2 Australian National Training Authority 2003ADELG1079 Customised and developed by Armstrongs Driver Education Pty Ltd July 2009


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TTLID1207C Operate specialisedload shifting equipment

Australian National Training Authority 2003 Page 3Customised and developed by Armstrongs Driver Education Pty Ltd July 2009 ADELG1079

Contents

What this Learners Guide is about........................................ 5

Planning your learning ........................................................... 6

How you will be assessed...................................................... 8

Section 1............................................................................................. 9

What is mechanical materials handling equipment?.............. 9

Section 2........................................................................................... 23

How do we use and maintain mechanical materials handlingequipment? .......................................................................... 23

Additional resources....................................................................... 41

Feedback on activities .................................................................... 43


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What this Learners Guide is about

ThisLearnersGuideisabouttheskillsandknowledgerequiredtooperatespecialisedloadshiftingequipmentinaccordancewithworkplacerequirementsandrelevantregulatoryrequirements,includingplanningworkforthecurrentworkingconditions;usingcontrolsandequipmentoperatingsystemstomanagemovementoftheunitandaccessoryoperations;locatingloadandidentifyingloadcharacteristics;movingmaterialsandloads;monitoringandoperatingcontrols;andstopping,parkingandsecuringequipmentafteroperation.

Equipmentmayincludereachstackers,straddletrucks,excavators,

front-endloaders(over10tonne),andbulldozers(operatingasrequiredinwarehouses,transportandshippingterminals,andintheholdsofships).

TheElementsofCompetencyfromtheunitTLID1207COperatespecialisedloadshiftingequipmentcoveredinthisLearnersGuidearelistedbelow.

Planworkforthecurrentworkingconditions

Usecontrolsandequipmentoperatingsystemstomanagemovementoftheunitandaccessoryoperations

Locateloadandidentifyloadcharacteristics

Movematerialsandloads

Monitorandoperatecontrols

Stop,parkandsecureequipment

ThisunitofcompetencyisfromtheTransportandLogisticsTrainingPackage(TLI07).


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Planning your learning

ItisimportanttoplanyourlearningbeforeyoustartbecauseyoumayalreadyhavesomeoftheknowledgeandskillsthatarecoveredinthisLearnersGuide.Thismightbebecause:

youhavebeenworkingintheindustryforsometime,and/or

youhavealreadycompletedtraininginthisarea.

Togetherwithyoursupervisorortrainerusethechecklistsonthefollowingpagestohelpyouplanyourstudyprogram.Youranswerstothequestionsinthechecklistwillhelpyouworkoutwhichsectionsof

thisLearnersGuideyouneedtocomplete.

ThisLearnersGuideiswrittenwiththeideathatlearningismademorerelevantwhenyou,thelearner,areactuallyworkingintheindustry.Thismeansthatyouwillhavepeoplewithintheenterprisewhocanshowyouthings,discusshowthingsaredoneandansweranyquestionsyouhave.Alsoyoucanpractisewhatyoulearnandseehowwhatyoulearnisappliedintheenterprise.

IfyouareworkingthroughthisLearnersGuideandhavenotyetfoundajobintheindustry,youwillneedtotalktoyourtraineraboutdoingworkexperienceorworkingandlearninginsomesortofsimulatedworkplace.


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Section 1: What is mechanical materialshandling equipment?

Areyouableto: Yes No

1. definemechanicalmaterialshandling?

2. identifyarangeofmechanicalmaterialshandlingequipmentusedwithinthewarehousingindustry?

3. outlinetheuseofarangeofmechanicalmaterialshandlingequipmentusedwithinthewarehousingindustry?

4. explainwhatregulationsyouneedtocomplywithbeforeusingtheMMHE?

5. explainanyworkplacepoliciesthatapplytotheuseoftheMMHE?

6. identifythetypesofloadsthatarangeofMMHEcansafelycarry?

Section 2: How do we use and maintain

mechanical materials handlingequipment

Areyouableto: Yes No

1. outlinetherequirementsforthemaintenanceofMMHE?

2. completeapre-usecheckonarangeofMMHE?

3. identify,theneliminateanyworkplacehazardswhichwillaffectthesafeoperationofMMHE?

4. reporttheresultsoftheinspectioncorrectly?

5. selectthecorrectMMHEforarangeoftasks?

6. demonstrate(undersupervision)thecorrectandsafeoperationofatleastthree

typesofMMHEwithinaworkplacesituation?


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How you will be assessed

AssessmentofthisUnitofCompetencywillincludeobservationofrealorsimulatedworkprocessesusingworkplaceproceduresandquestioningonunderpinningknowledgeandskills.Itmustbedemonstratedinanactualorsimulatedworksituationundersupervision.

Youwillberequiredto:

demonstratebasicmaintenanceprocedures

inspectMMHEandworksitetoplanforloadshiftingoperations

reportinspectionresults

practiceusingMMHEandlogpracticetime.


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Section 1

What is mechanical materialshandling equipment?


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Section outline

Areascoveredinthissection

AdefinitionofMMHE

Thetypesofmaterialshandlingequipmentandwhattheyareusedfor

RegulationsandworkplacepoliciesthatyouneedtoknowbeforeusingMMHE

IdentifyingwhattypesofloadstheMMHEcancarry


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What is mechanical materials handling?

Materialshandlingismovinganobjectfromoneplacetoanother.

MechanicalmaterialshandlingismovinganobjectfromoneplacetoanotherbyusingpiecesofequipmentsuchasaForkliftorconveyor.

Withinthewarehouse,goodsorobjectsaremovedmanytimesaday,mostlywithmechanicalequipment.


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Activity 1: Manual materials handling or mechanical materialshandling

Look around your workplace at how goods are moved from oneplace to another. Try to group each of the tasks into either:

manual materials handling tasks, or

mechanical materials handling tasks.

An activity sheet is provided on the next page to help you.


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Manual handling tasks Tasks involving mechanicalequipment

Discuss the list with your trainer.

Write down how mechanical materials handling tasks are differentfrom manual materials handling tasks.

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There is feedback on this activity at the back of this Learners

Guide.


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What types of mechanical materials handlingequipment are there available?

Therearemanytypesofmechanicalmaterialshandlingequipment.YourworkplacemayonlyhaveafewexamplesofMMHEoritmayhavemany.

TherearetwomaintypesofMMHE:

commonMMHE

specialisedMMHE.

Commonmechanicalmaterialshandlingequipmentisequipmentthat

youwouldfindinmostwarehouses.Thistypeofequipmentincludes:

Forklifts(includesattachments)

handpallettruck

towmotorandtrolley

rideonpallettruck

cartsandtrolleys

skates

cranesandhoists(includesequipmentsuchasslings,shackles,etc.)

conveyors.

Specialisedmechanicalmaterialshandlingequipmentisequipmentthatyoufindonlyinsomewarehouses.Thisequipmentisgenerallyusedforspecialtasksorinspecialisedwarehouses.Thistypeofequipmentincludes:

automaticguidedvehicles(AGV)

narrowaisleForklifts sideloaders

specialcranes

straddlecranes

stackercranes

gantrycranes.


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Activity2: Identifyequipmenttypesanduses

Every workplace will have a variety of mechanical materials

handling equipment that is used to move goods or objects. Lookaround at the types of MMHE that you use. Complete the first twocolumns titled Equipment types and Equipment uses ofmechanical materials handling equipment worksheet on the nexttwo pages.

Find out about other types of MMHE that you do not use in yourworkplace and add these to your list.

You can find out about other types of MMHE from:

sales brochures from retail outlets

materials handling magazines

warehouse magazines

the Internet

libraries

books

previous knowledge/experience.


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Mechanical materials handling equipment

Equipmenttypes

Equipment uses Are there any regulations orworkplace requirements you

need to know about?

OHS regulation? Workplace requirement?What are they?






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Mechanical materials handling equipment

Equipment

types

Equipment uses Are there any regulations or

workplace requirements youneed to know about?







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Activity 3: Regulations and requirements for use of MMHE

Before you can use MMHE you may need one or all of the

following: a licence

a permit

special training

special supervision.

Complete the worksheet that you used in Activity 2 by finding outwhat you need to do before you can operate the MMHE.

You can get information about these from: Department for Industrial Relations

Worksafe or Workcover

the people you work with who operate that machinery

your trainer.

These regulations often change. Contact the Department forIndustrial Affairs to make sure that your information is up to date.

When you have completed this, take your completed worksheet toyour trainer for checking.

There is feedback on this activity at the back of this LearnersGuide.


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What loads can mechanical materials handlingequipment carry?

ThereisalargerangeofMMHEthatcanbeusedwithintheworkplace.ThetypesofMMHEusedinyourworkplacewilldependonthetypeofloadsorobjectsthatyouneedtomove.

MosttypesofMMHEaremadeinarangeofsizestosuitdifferentworkrequirements.Twoexamplesarelistedbelow:

Forkliftsareavailableinmanydifferentforms.ThefourmaintypesofForkliftsare:

counterbalance

reachtruckorstraddletruck

sideloading

orderpickers.

Forkliftsalsocomewithmanydifferentspecifications.Thesespecificationsinclude:

abletoliftdifferentweights

abletolifttheloadstodifferentheights

loadcentresmaybedifferent

engineorpowertypemayvary.

Palletliftsareavailableindifferentspecificationssuchas:

abletohandledifferentweights

swivelorfixedtop

movableorfixedtop

springorhydrauliccontrolled.


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SomeMMHEcanbeusedformanydifferentpurposes.However,otherMMHEisveryspecificandiscustommadetosuitonlyonetypeofobject.

Forexample,aForkliftcanbeusedtoliftmanydifferentshapedobjectsiftherightattachmentsareavailable.Forkliftscanbeusedtolift:

pallets-withforks

drums-withdrumclamps

engines-withajib

woolorpaperbales-withbaleclamps

carpet-carpetspike

people-approvedsafetycage.

Handpallettrucksontheotherhandarereallyonlydesignedtocarrypalletisedloadsandarenotsuitableforloadsofdifferentshapes.


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Activity 4: Identify load characteristics of MMHE

Complete the activity sheet titled What can I lift on the next page.

Try to fill in the spaces by giving as many examples as possible,especially for those types of equipment that have more than oneuse.

In researching the information you may like to use the followingresources:

manufacturers brochures

text books

Forklift course/unit notes

your workplace knowledge

Department for Industrial Affairs

equipment operators manuals

your work colleagues

your trainer.


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What can I lift

Equipmenttype Equipment main

specifications

List any

attachments thatcan be fitted

Describe the load that I can

safely lift

Trolley

(example)

250kg

1250mm x 950

9 rubber tyres

single level

fixed handle

nil anything which does notoverhang the edges andweighs less than 250kg

e.g. boxes, cartons, bags,furniture, etc.

Forklift

(you mustcomplete Forklift asone of yourequipment types)

drum clamp lifting 205 litre drums 2 at atime



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Section 2

How do we use and maintainmechanical materials handlingequipment?


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Section outline

Areascoveredinthissection

Selectingappropriateequipmentforthetask

Conductingapre-operationcheck

Reportingtheresultsofthepre-operationcheck

UsingtheMMHEequipmenttodoavarietyoftasks

DeterminingwhatmaintenanceneedstobedoneontheMMHE


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Selection of MMHE

Thereisalwaysmorethanonewaytodothejob.Thisisparticularly

truewhendecidingonhowtomoveorshiftaload.SometypesofMMHEaresuitedtospecificloadsbutgenerallyloadscanbeshiftedbyusingdifferenttypesofMMHE.

WhenselectingwhichtypeofMMHEtouseweneedtoconsiderthefollowing:

load:

whatistheload?

arethereanyhazardousgoodswhichrequirespecific

procedures?

howheavyistheload?

whatshapeistheload?

whattypesofMMHEaresuitabletoshifttheload?

environment:

howmuchspaceisavailable?

arethererampsorstepsinthetravelpath?

isthegroundroughorsmooth?

availability:

whattypeofMMHEisavailableformetouse?

efficiency:

whattypeofMMHEwillenablemetoshifttheloadasquicklyandsafelyaspossible,withtheleastamountofeffort?

distance:

howfardoIhavetoshifttheload?


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Activity 5: Selection of MMHE

Look at materials handling tasks that need doing in your workplace.

List five tasks that require you to use different types of MMHE.

Decide which types of MMHE would be best suited to completethese tasks, and use the activity sheet on the next page.


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Selection of MMHE

Task Type of MMHE that

you would use

Why would you use this

equipment?

There is feedback on this activity at the back of this Learners

Guide.


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Pre-operation safety check

BeforeusinganypieceofMMHEitisessentialthatyouconductapre-

operationsafetycheckonboththeequipmentandtheworksite.

Thischeckistoensurethattheequipmentissafetouseandtheactualworksiteissafetoworkin.

Equipmentsafetycheck:

Theextentofthesafetycheckwillbedeterminedbythecomplexityoftheequipmentandanyohsregulationsplacedontheequipment.

Theremaybeaneedtocompleteachecklisttofulfillworkplacerequirementsbeforeusingtheequipment.

Thecheckistoensurethattherearenofaultsordamageontheequipmentwhichwillmakeitunsafetooperate.

Worksitesafetycheck:

Thischeckistoensurethattheworksite(thepaththatyouwillactuallybetakingwhenmovingtheload)issafeandfreefromobstaclesandsafetyhazards.

Informpeoplewhomaybeworkinginornearyourpath.

Erectbarriersandsignstoinformotherpeopleofanydanger(wherenecessary).


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Activity 6: Pre-operational safety check - equipment

Watch your trainer or an experienced person demonstrate a pre-

operational safety check on at least three different types of MMHE.

The pre-operational check may include a pre-start check and aoperational check, depending upon the type of MMHE.

The pre-start check is done before the equipment is started orused. It is to check for faults that can easily be seen; for example:flat tyres, worn slings, wire caught around wheels, etc.

The operational check is done once the equipment is started orbefore it is used on a job. It is completed to determine if all parts

are working properly; for example, brakes, controls, etc.

Whilst the person is performing the pre-operational safety check,ask them to tell you what they are checking so that you can write itdown to form a list of the parts that need to be checked. An activitysheet is provided to help you.

Then, decide if it is a pre-start check or an operational check andmark on the worksheet accordingly.

Example: Forklift (this example is not complete)

Name of equipment Forklift

Parts Checked - Pre start Pre-start Operational

Tyres for damage, pressure

Wheel nut - not missing, tight

Safety cage - damage, not loose

Horn

Park Brake

Steering

etc.

etc.


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Name of equipment 1. Forklift

Parts checked Pre-start Operational


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Name of equipment 2.


Name of equipment 3.



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Activity 7: Check of work area

Ask your trainer to give you five common workplace tasks involving

MMHE. Use these tasks to practise checking the work area for anypotential hazards that might exist.

Write down areas that have the potential to cause accidents. Thenidentify the actions that you would take (or actually took) toeliminate the hazard.

Hazard Action taken

Check out your answers with your trainer and then add any thatyou may have missed, for future reference.



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Reporting of pre-operation check results

Onceboththesafetycheckontheequipmentandtheworkplacehave

beencompleted,theresultsofthatinspectionneedtobereported.Manyworkplaceshaveastandardchecklistandproceduresforreporting.Thisstandardprocedureisusedbyallemployeeswhousethatequipment.

Someworkplacesexpectyou,theemployee,toberesponsibleforthisprocess.

OccupationalHealthandSafetyregulationsinsomestatesexpectthatapre-operationalcheckisdonebyyoubeforeyouusetheequipment.

Theresultsthenneedtoberecordedandreported.Therefore,itmaybeyourresponsibilitytodothisbeforeusinganyMMHE.


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Activity 8: Develop your own checklist

Find out if your workplace has a standard procedure for conducting

the pre-operational check, then recording and reporting the results.

If so, obtain a copy of the relevant documentation for yourreference.

If not, then you need to develop your own checklist.

Using the information gathered in the last two activities, developyour own checklist for first checking the equipment and thenchecking the workplace.

An example copy of a developed checklist can be found in theAdditional Resources section of this Learners Guide.

Once completed, show the checklist to your trainer and discusswhat you have developed and why you have developed it.


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Activity 9: Using the checklist

Using the standard workplace checklist or the checklist that you

developed in the previous activity, practise the procedure on avariety of MMHE and tasks. While conducting the checks use yourchecklist and determine:

how easy the checklist is to use?

if the layout of the checklist is simple?

if anyone could use the checklist?

if it cover all the necessary requirements?

if any other instructions are needed on the checklist?

After trialing the checklist, list any changes that you wouldrecommend and discuss them with your trainer. Make thechanges, if necessary. Then report the results of the pre-operational check according to your workplace procedures.

NOTE: Some MMHE requires you be licensed before you use it. Ifthe MMHE that you are going to use falls into this category thenyou need to be supervised when conducting the operational check.


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Operating the MMHE

ThispartoftheunitdealswiththeoperationofMMHE.Caremustbe

takenduringthissectiontoensurethatadequatesupervisionisgiventooperatorsusingtheequipment.Dependingonthetypeofequipment(e.g.Forklift)thismaybealawfulrequirement.


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Activity 10: Using MMHE

During this activity you will be required to practise using at least

three different types of MMHE within a workplace situation.

In consultation with your trainer, select at least three different typesof MMHE that you can practise using. Your trainer will give youworkplace tasks to do using each type of equipment. This mayoccur over a period of time.

Each time you use the equipment, fill in the log book given to you inthe section titled Assessment Tasks in this Learners Guide.

This activity must be done under supervision according to any

workplace or OHS requirements.

This activity allows you to practise using the equipment only. Therewill be separate assessment exercises that you need to complete.

Once you feel that you are competent in the use of this equipment,approach your trainer and request an assessment. If the type ofMMHE requires you to be licensed you will need to be assessed bya registered workplace trainer to gain this licence. See yourtrainer for clarification.


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Maintenance of MMHE

Alltypesofmechanicalequipmentneedmaintenance.Therearetwo

typesofmaintenance:

preventativemaintenance

breakdownmaintenance.

BreakdownmaintenanceiswhentheMMHEequipmentbreaksorbecomesfaultyandcannotbeusednormally.Inthisconditionitisalsoprobablyunsafetouse.Donotuseequipmentthatisfaultyorbroken.BrokenequipmentalsoresultsinexpensiveMMHEbeingtakentoaworkshoptobefixed.

Theproblemwiththisisthat:

itcostsmoneytofixthefaults

workerslosetimewaitingforequipmenttoberepaired

theorganisationpossiblyneedstohireexpensivereplacementequipment

itincreasesthepossibilityofanaccident

customersordersarenotbeingdelivered.

Abetterwaytooperateistohaveapreventativemaintenanceprogramwithinyourworkplace.Thisprogramismuchthesameasthepreventativemaintenancethatyoudoforyourcar.Forexample,withyourcar,you:

checktheoillevelsregularly

changetheoil

checkthewaterandotherfluidlevelsandtopthemup

checkandadjustthetyrepressures

cleanthewindscreen

greasethewheelbearings.

ThesametypeofprogramneedstobeinplacewithMMHEsothatyoucanpreventthebreakdownsbeforetheyoccur.


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Activity 11: Preventative maintenance

By asking the people around your workplace, find out if a

preventative maintenance program exists.

If your workplace does have a preventative maintenance program,determine what your role in the program is.

If your workplace does not have a preventative maintenanceprogram, then develop your own program.

You can research what needs to be done by:

looking at manufacturers specifications and handbooks

discussing with your trainer discussing with the maintenance department

comparing it to something known to you - such as a car orbicycle.


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A format example.

Type of

equipment

Maintenance to be

done

Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Date

done

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Hand pallet truck Grease wheels x

Check hydraulicram

x

Forklift Check water x

change hydraulic oil x

grease wheelbearings

x

etc.

Conveyor clean all greaseand oil from rollers

x

grease bearings x

oil chains x

etc.

Have an experienced workplace person show you the maintenanceprocedure on a range of MMHE.

Now practise the maintenance procedures yourself on the MMHE.Remember to fill in any documentation that you have developed orthat already exists.


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Additionalresources


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Sample checklist for MMHE - This example is for Forklift

Prestart check - outside

visual

Pre-start check - inside

engine compartmentNo leaks or obstructions under Forklift Liquid levels correct - engine oil,

hydraulic oil, brake fluid, cooling water,transmission oil

Tyres - not flat, not damaged, wheelnuts not loose, tyre pressure

Fan belt - correct tension Mast assembly - damage,obstructions, lubrication, chain tension

Battery - water level, connections andsecurity

Forks/attachments - condition, secure,

locking pins secure

Battery (electric Forklifts) - sufficientcharge, water levels

Load backrest - secure, not damaged Condition - any leaks, damage or

obstructions

Hydraulic hoses and couplings -excessive leaking, not damaged

Body damage Operational Check

Safety cage secure Gauges and warning lights - working Check steering wheels and cylinders Lights - working Check for any loose wiring Warning signals - revolving light,

reverse beeper, indicators

Towing pin secure Horn Check manufacturers data plate Mast controls Driver compartment - free fromobstacles, adjust seat, adjust mirrors

Park brake Gas - turn on, check fittings secure,check for leaks, check level of gas

Foot brake Steering

Name Date

Signature:


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Feedback onactivities

The responses provided in this section are suggested responses.Because every workplace is different, your responses may varyaccording to your specific workplace procedures, the equipmentavailable and the nature of the business.


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Activity 1: Manual materials handling or mechanical materialshandling

Sample answers

Manual handling tasks Tasks involving mechanicalmaterials handling

Tasks where goods/items areshifted manually:

stacking shelves, trucks,trolleys

order picking

placing goods on trolleys,conveyors

lifting and moving itemsmanually

lifting and moving goods withequipment designed to helpyou hold/shift the item. Forexample:

hooks

rollers

bars

carry straps

magnetic handle

drum lifter.

Tasks that involve usingmechanical equipment such as:

moving items with equipmentsuch as Forklifts, tow motors,carts, etc.

stacking pallet loads

loading/unloading trucks with aForklift

lift loads with crane

moving goods with conveyors

How mechanical materials handling tasks are different to manualmaterials handling tasks.

Mechanical materials handling is when the operator usesmechanical equipment to lift, shift or carry a load. Very littlemanual effort is needed.

Manual materials handling requires a substantial amount of manualeffort to lift, shift or carry a load. The use of items to aid in thisprocess (such as hooks, magnetic handles, etc.) does notchange the fact that it is still a manual task.


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Activity 2: Regulations and requirements for use of MMHE

Sample answers

Equipment types Equipment use Regulations or workplacepolicies

Forklifts Moving goods in andaround the warehouse,stacking/unstackinggoods, loading/unloadingtrucks

Regulations exist - check withyour regulatory authority fordetails

Forklift attachments Special attachments areused to shift certainloads, e.g. carpet spike toshift carpet, drum clampsto shift drums etc.

Workplace specific - check withyour trainer

Automatic Guidedvehicles (AGV)

Used to shift goodsaround the warehouse,order picking


Tow motors Used to shift loadsaround the warehouse,goods in, goods out, towtrolleys with loads


High level orderpickers

Order picking of goodsdirectly onto a pallet


Conveyors Shift load automaticallyaround the warehouse,receiving, dispatch


Pallet trucks (manualand ride on)

Move pallets around thewarehouse, orderpickingonto pallets


Cranes/hoists Lifting heavygoods/items, restricted topath of the crane


Plate clamps Used with a crane to liftplate, mainly steel


Skates Used to place underheavy items to allow it to

be moved by pushing -Main types, wheels,rollers or compressed air


Slings/eyebolts/shackles

Used when lifting itemswith a crane


PedestrianForklifts/walkiestackers

Loads that are not tooheavy, or distances nottoo long - verymanoeuvrable for smallareas


Pallet lifts Used when stackingpallets to keep pallet atcorrect stacking height



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Carts and trolleys Used to move light loadsaround the warehouse


Hand truck Used to move light loadsaround the warehouse


Activity 3: Identify load characteristics of MMHE

Equipment type Equipment mainspecifications

List anyattachments thatcan be fitted

Describe the loadthat I can safely lift

Trolley(example)

250kg1250mm x 9509 rubber tyressingle levelfixed handle

Nil Anything which doesnot overhang theedges and weighsless than 250kge.g. boxes, cartons,bags, furniture, etc.

Many types of

attachments.Some attachmentsare made to order

Anything - depending

upon the attachmentand the weightspecifications

Drum clamp Lifting 205 litre drums2 at a time

Carpet spike Rolls of carpet

Push-pull attachment Slip sheet handlingsystem

Roll clamps Paper rolls

Carton clamps Cartons withoutbeing on a pallet

Jib Acts as a mini

movable crane

Forklift Depend upon the

Forklift that you havein your workplace.Can range from 1.0tonne to 20 tonneother specificationsvary also

Many other types

Conveyors Many different types;will include width,type of rollers, typesof flow control,weight restriction,etc.

Are available withdifferent options

Moving goods withinthe warehouse.Set path asdetermined by theconveyor system

Many other examples


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Activity 4: Selection of MMHE

Sample answers

Task Type of MMHE Why?

Pick a single order of goods.Stock goods onto a pallet fordispatch.

Ride on pallet truck Goods can be stacked directly ontothe pallet therefore saving time. Rideon pallet truck moves quicker fromone pick location to the next.

Unload a truck containing 10pallets of goods. The truck islocated in a steel scrap yard.

CounterbalanceForklift - solid tyres -correct tonnage

Forklift provides most efficient way tounload pallets from trucks.Counterbalance Forklift with solidtyres selected because reach truckhas small solid wheel and is notsuitable for rough ground. Solid tyresprevents punctures from scrap steel.

Pick a customer order of threecases of cigarettes from thesmall secured store area.

Sack truck Area is small, order is small, sacktruck is very manoeuvrable and loadnot too heavy therefore this would bethe most efficient way to pick/carrythis load.

Restack a bay of radiator hoses- high level restacking within thewarehouse.

Reach truck High level pallet stacking capabilities,manoeuvrable in warehouse aisles.


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Activity 5: Pre-operational safety check

Sample answers

Name of equipment 1. Forklift (recommended to complete)


No leaks or obstructions under Forklift

Tyres - damage, not flat, loose wheel nuts

Mast assembly - damage, obstructions, chain

Forks/attachments - damage, security

Load backrest - secure, not damaged

Gauges/warning lights

Horn

Warning signals

Hydraulic hoses/couplings

Body damage

Safety cage secure

Mast controls

Foot brake

Park brake

Check manufacturers data plate

Gas - turn on, check for leaks, secure

Check engine compartment - obstructions

Check fluid levels - oil, water, brake fluid, etc.

Steering

Battery - water level, connections


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Name of equipment 2. Ride on pallet truck


Controls -forward, reverse

Brakes

Hydraulic controls

No obstructions under truck

Steering

Battery levels - ensure sufficient charge

Wheels - not damaged

Warning lights

Safety lock devices

Name of equipment 3. Hand sack truck


Wheels - not damaged, not flat, bearings

Hand grips not loose

No damage to frame

Check operation to ensure smooth movement

Securing strap - check working


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Activity 7: Check work area

Hazard Action taken

rubbish on floor remove rubbish

low doorway ensure MMHE fits, slow through doorway

pedestrian crossing slow, sound horn, place signs/barricades

blind corners slow, sound horn, warning device

slippery floor - cold room slow, leave longer stopping distance

uneven floor ensure load stability, strap load, slow

ramp go up/down the correct way, ensure loadstability

busy area - people working inform people of your intending action,sound warning device, erect signs orbarricades

intersection go slow, sound warning

traffic area keep watch out for traffic, give way totraffic, go slow

stock sticking out into path mark, barricade or restack shelf toensure it is not sticking out


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Activity 11: Preventative maintenance

Sample checklist

Type ofequipment

Maintenance to bedone

Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Date

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Hand pallet truck Grease wheels x

Check hydraulic ram x

Forklift Check water x

Change hydraulic oil x

Grease wheelbearings

x

etc.

Conveyor Clean all grease and

oil from rollers

x

Grease bearings x

Oil chains x

etc.

Competent Yes

Not yet

Name: ................................. Date: ....................

Signature: ..........................

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