Generic Risk Assessment Form

(To be used for routine tasks and for reference when developing project specific
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GRA Ref. No Task Description

Area of use RA Team Members

Task Hazard Initial Risk

Element Hazard Description Hazard Effect S L R Outline controls
requir
Forklift used in areas where other vehicles are operator Other vehicle operators and Operator sustaining 1) Forklift to be kept a
injuries from serious and possibly fatal, as a result of Attention to be paid to
Forklift coming into contact with other vehicles Forklifts. 3) Clearly ma
vests to be worn in po
Operation 5 5

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Forklift used in areas where pedestrians are working Pedestrians sustaining injuries from serious and 1) Forklift to be kept a
possibly fatal, as a result of Forklift coming into contact Attention to be paid to
with the Individual associated with the Pe
3) Barriers in place
Operation 3 2 an
4) Clearly marked ped
access areas.
6
Forklift used in an unsafe manner due to lack of Individuals sustaining injuries from minor to serious and 1) Working audible so
competences possibly fatal, as a result of the poor use of the Forklift 2) Working beacons.
Operation 3 8 3) Working horn.
4) Working lights (if fit
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Forklift used without the safety belt being worn Individuals sustaining injuries from minor to serious and 1) Seatbelts fitted to F
possibly fatal, as a result of falling from the Forklift 2) Forklift to be used c
Operation 3 3 3) Disciplinary
measur rules.
9
Damaged parts on the Forklift including Accident potential increasing due to 1) Plan Preventive Ma
Operation carriage; roll protection device and attachments damaged or worn parts on the Forklift 4 3 2) Check conducted d
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Damaged tyres on the Forklift Accident potential increasing due to damaged tyres 1) Plan Preventive Ma
Operation 3 2
6 2) Check conducted o

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GRA Ref. No Task Description

Area of use RA Team Members

Task Hazard Initial Risk

Element Hazard Description Hazard Effect S L R Outline controls
requir
Lack of safety features on the Forklift Accident potential increasing due to the lack of safety 1) Working audible so
features such as audible warning devices, flashing 2) Working beacons.
Operation beacons, horn and lights 2 4 3) Working horn.
4) Working lights (if fit
8
Battery checks on the Forklift Individuals sustaining injuries and getting electrical 1) Controls required
shock when checking the battery on the Forklift fo needs to be worn
3) Eye Protection/
Glo leaks 5) Switch
Operation 4 4 off ch Ensure lead is
stored

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Forklift used in on roads, gangways and aisles with Individuals sustaining injuries from minor to serious and 1) Attention to be paid
insufficient width or overhead clearance possibly fatal, as a result of Forklift being used in poor workplace. 2) Caution
working environments working in narrow are
Operator working near
Operation 3 5
5) Horn to be used wh

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Forklift used in on sharp bends Individuals sustaining injuries from minor to serious and 1) Attention to be paid
possibly fatal, as a result of Forklift being used in poor workplace. 2) Caution
working environments when going around
Operation 3 4 be operator when un‐
site
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GRA Ref. No Task Description

Area of use RA Team Members

Task Hazard Initial Risk

Element Hazard Description Hazard Effect S L R Outline controls
requir
Forklift used on a poor surface and toppling over Individuals sustaining injuries from minor to serious and 1) Forklift to be used c
possibly fatal, as a result of Forklift being overturning are designed for use
on a poor working surface 2) Attention to be
Operation 3 3 paid workplace

Signed by Risk Assessment Team Members Approved by O

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Date

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way from other vehicles where possible . 2)
reducing risks associated with Vehicles and
rked traffic routes and signage. 4) High vis
or light or high traffic areas
2 2

4
way from pedestrians where possible. 2)
reducing risks
destrians and Forklifts.
d clearly marked.
estrian walkways and authorized only 2 1

2
under.

4 2
ted and required).
8
orklift.
orrectly with seat belt worn.
es need to be in place for noncompliance to 1 2

2
intenance in place
uring Forklift 2 2
4
intenance in place
n tyres during Forklift. 1 1
1

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ted and required).
2
r battery checks on the Forklift. 2) PPE

ves 4) Battery needs to be inspected for

arger before disconnecting/ connecting
safely 2 1

2
to reducing risks associated with the
to be exercised by Forklift. 3) Operator
as Caution to be exercised by Forklift 4)
overhead obstacles.
2 2
en working around

4
to reducing risks associated with the
to be exercised by Forklift. 3)
Operator
nds. 4) Caution to be exercised by Forklift 2 2
d by bends.
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orrectly in a safe environment where they

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perations Director