About this SWMS for a Forklift

Forklift safety  is essential for any business operating forklifts in warehousing, logistics, construction, or manufacturing. Employers and workers must understand the hazards, manage the risks, and follow Work Health and Safety (WHS) best practices to prevent serious workplace incidents.

This comprehensive Forklift SWMS template details the hazards, risks and control measures associated with forklift operation. It applies to forklift operators and other personnel working near or interacting with forklifts.

Note: Operating a forklift truck (other than an order-picking forklift truck) requires a valid LF forklift licence, which is mandatory under Australian WHS laws.

Our forklift Safe work method statement (SWMS) is an essential resource for any business seeking to improve forklift safety procedures and meet WHS compliance requirements. Fully aligned with the Work Health and Safety Act, this professionally developed forklift SWMS template covers hazard identification, forklift risk control measures, PPE requirements and operator licensing obligations.

Whether your operations involve warehouse forklifts, construction forklifts, or logistics and distribution centres, this document provides a clear framework to reduce workplace incidents, protect workers and maintain compliance with Australian forklift safety regulations.

Job steps that are covered in the safe work method statement include:

• Planning and preparation.
• Unloading and loading.
• Forklift preparational work.
• General forklift operation.
• Forklift interacting with workers.
• Lifting workers in a safety cage.
• Re-fuelling.
• Cleaning area and packing up equipment.

This SWMS template includes:

• A risk assessment and risk rating matrix.
• Qualifications and training requirements.
• The potential risks and hazards associated with forklifts.
• The identification of hazards and risks when working near a forklift.
• Control measures, checks and monitoring activities.
• Actions for implementation, monitoring and reviewing of the SWMS.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Inspections and maintenance checks that are required.
• Responsibilities.
• A consultation and sign-off record.
• Legislation references.

Why Choose to Buy this SWMS for a Forklift?

Forklifts are a high-risk item of powered mobile plant and a leading cause of workplace injuries. This SWMS helps you:

• Create a safer workplace.
• Facilitate safe forklift operation.
• Reduce potential hazards and at-risk interactions as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Support compliance with WHS legislation, Codes of Practice, and relevant Australian Standards.
• Integrate into your risk management plan for high-risk work activities.

After purchasing this SWMS you will be able to:

• Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own forklift SWMS.
• Apply your own style, format and brand to the safe work method statement.
• Enable compliance with Australian legislation, codes of practice and standards. 

Availability and Use of this SWMS for a Forklift

• This user friendly SWMS template is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
• The SWMS will be delivered to you by email in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
• There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.

This SWMS for forklift operation is 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

You may also require:

• Traffic Management Plan
• Traffic Management Checklist
• Daily Plant Inspection Checklist
• Mobile Plant Safety Toolbox Talk
• Powered Mobile Plant Procedure
• Mobile Plant Inspection Checklist
• Verification of Competency Assessment
• Verification of Competency for a Forklift
• Plant and Equipment Maintenance Register
• SWMS for Loading and Unloading of Equipment and Goods