Forklift warning sign sample.

Do you use forklifts at your workplace? Do you have a traffic management plan?

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If your site uses forklifts, no matter the size of the site or warehouse, developing a traffic management plan in your workplace is a health and safety issue for your workers. A well-designed plan should always integrate work flow requirements with safety measures.

Risk control measures include (but are not limited to):

  • Hazard identification and isolation;
  • Identifying efficient traffic routes;
  • Correct MHE for your requirements;
  • Pedestrian and forklift exclusion zones;
  • Pedestrian access and safety barriers;
  • Asset (building) protection (including rack protection if applicable);
  • Visual and audio aids including signage, mirrors, flashing beacons and sirens;
  • Safety zones for truck drivers;
  • Floor and line marking;
  • Containment fences;
  • Speed limits and speed limiting devices.

A1 Precision Solutions staff have decades of experience and can assist your business with your traffic management plan, and supply all equipment and services (line marking, safety barriers, MHE, etc…). Call us today on 1300 265 291.

Download the related WorkSafe publication “Forklifts – Developing a traffic management plan”:
https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/developing-forklift-traffic-management-plan

Call us A1 Precision Solutions for a free consultation: (03) 9238 4560

or visit www.a1precision.com.au

Damaged pallet racking with an x through it.

The importance of racking Safety and Compliance – Yearly Inspections

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Pallet racking in Australia is covered under the Australian Standard AS 4084:2012 Steel Storage Racking. This standard deals not only with design but also covers racking installation and operation. When buying pallet racking, it is essential that you make sure the rack system is not only designed to the standard, but is installed to the standard and is operated in accordance with the standard.
To comply with Australian work safety laws, all industrial storage systems are also required to be inspected by a qualified professional every 12 months, and have certified safety signage to indicate the maximum unit load rating for each shelf level.

View the WorkSafe guidance note here:

https://www.a1precision.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ISBN-Pallet-racking-operation-maintenance-2012-09.pdf

A1 Precision Solutions offers regular rack safety inspections and will make recommendations for any damage repairs or replacements, helping you ensure compliance and safety for your employees.
Call A1 Precision Solutions today on (03) 9238 4560
or visit a1precision.com.au