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6145
Material Handling Equipment – Forklifts
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1.0
Purpose
Powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and associated attachments are considered material handling equipment by Jefferson Lab and are subject to the requirements of ES&H Manual Chapter 6140 Material Handling Equipment Program and its associated appendices. This document defines Jefferson Lab’s additional requirements related to forklifts and attachments.
Jefferson Lab bases this forklift program on 29 CFR 1910.178 “Powered Industrial Trucks” and American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ITSDF B56.1 – 2005 Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks.
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Scope
This program defines requirements specific to forklifts, associated forklift attachments, and qualified operators. The requirements and procedures outlined in ES&H Manual Chapter 6140 Material Handling Equipment Program are to be followed for all material handling equipment.
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The movement
of hazardous waste using a forklift and/or attachment must be accomplished
under the supervision of the Jefferson Lab Hazardous Waste Coordinator (HWC). |
3.0
Responsibilities
NOTE: Management authority may be delegated at the discretion of the responsible manager.
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See ES&H Manual Chapter 6140 Material Handling Equipment Program for overall material handling equipment program responsibilities. |
3.1 Qualified
Operator – Includes anyone (staff; users; service
and construction subcontractors) using a forklift on behalf of Jefferson Lab.
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Possess a valid State Motor Vehicle Driver’s
License and carry it while operating the forklift.
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Maintain general training (SAF502
Forklift/Forktruck Operator Training or equivalent).
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Inspect the forklift before each use in
accordance with the forklift manufacturer’s operators manual and ES&H Manual Chapter
6145 Appendix T3 Inspection and Maintenance Requirements – Forklifts and
Attachments.
3.1.1
Qualified
Operators (Jefferson Lab Employees) also:
· Report forklift damage or malfunctions to the Material Handling Safety Representative (MHSR).
· When using a forklift at another facility to conduct Jefferson Lab business:
o Review the facilities forklift policies and procedures.
o Follow the more stringent safety procedures.
3.2 Material Handling Engineering Representative (MHER)
· Provides oversight of operator training and forklift attachment adequacy.
3.3 Subcontracting Officer Technical Representative (SOTR)
· Monitor subcontractor’s work to ensure compliance with Jefferson Lab requirements.
o Inform subcontractors that forklifts and attachments are to be inspected by the MHSR upon arrival at Jefferson Lab.
o Notify the MHSR when subcontractor is scheduled to bring forklift equipment on site and coordinate inspections.
o Notify the MHSR and coordinate critical lifts.
o Provide the MHSR with subcontractor’s operators training and qualification requirements in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 6140 Material Handling Equipment Program and ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T1 Training Requirements – Forklift Operator and Attachments.
o Monitor the performance of subcontractor employees forklift operations and notify MHSR of any concerns.
· Coordinates with MHSR on access restricted construction sites to ensure the requirements of the referenced standards are satisfied.
o The MHSR must acknowledge, in writing, that the evaluated knowledge and capabilities of the SOTR and project support staff are adequate along with providing the level of responsibility to be assumed.
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Technical Appendices
4.1
Training
and Qualification Requirements for Qualified Forklift Operators and Attachments
Qualified
forklift operators at Jefferson Lab are approved by their supervisor/SOTR and
trained and/or approved by the MHSR in the proper operation or equipment
type. ES&H Manual Chapter
6145 Appendix T1 Training Requirements – Forklift Operators and Attachments
provides the training requirements of Jefferson Lab in order to be considered a qualified forklift operators and for use of forklift
attachments.
4.2
Procurement,
Lease, and Receipt Inspection for Forklift Equipment and Attachments:
Requirements
for the procurement, lease, and receipt inspection of of forklifts and/or
related subcontracted services, over and above those for material handling
equipment, are provided in ES&H Manual Chapter
6415 Appendix T2 Procurement Requirements – Forklifts and Attachments.
4.3
Inspection
and Maintenance Requirements
Jefferson Lab ensures that industry standard periodic inspections and maintenance of forklifts and attachments, used on its behalf, are accomplished and documented. ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T3 Inspection and Maintenance of Forklifts and Attachments provides these minimum requirements.
4.4
General
Safety Requirements for the Use of Forklifts:
Requirements for the safe operations of forklifts on behalf of Jefferson Lab are provided for in ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T4 Use of Forklifts.
4.5
Safety
Requirements for the Use of Forklift Attachments:
Use of forklift attachments is restricted[1] at Jefferson Lab. Qualified forklift operators are required to obtain additional “Forklift Attachment” training prior to use of this equipment. Descriptions, hazards, and inspection requirements are provided in ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T5 Use of Forklift Attachments and Lifting Devices.
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References
· 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks
· 29 CFR 1910.176 Handling Materials – General
· ANSI B56.1 Powered Industrial Trucks
· DOE Standard 1090-2007; Hoisting and Rigging Standard – Chapter 10 Forklift Trucks
· ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T1 Use of Forklifts
· ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T2 Forklift Attachments – Use and Inspection
· ES&H Manual Chapter 6145 Appendix T3 Requisition Procedure for Forklifts
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ISSUING
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TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL
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EFFECTIVE
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EXPIRATION
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ESH&Q Division |
04/12/10 |
04/12/10 |
04/12/13 |
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