RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD Revision: 00

TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Usage of Pallet Truck

RISK ASSESSMENT REFERENCE NUMBER:
Equipment/ Material/ Tools being used in the activity: Pallet Truck
ASSESSOR: Risk/ Impact Assessment Committee (RIAC) Assessed Date:
Initial Risk Risk after controls
Activity Risk Initial Risk
Hazard Risk Operational Controls Likeli Remarks
Sequence S L Rating Risk Severity Rating
hood
( SxL ) Level

9
A1- H1- Severe C1. Plan the route and ensure the floor condition and
Material Fall of Injury/ access is clear for the transportation of load.
Shifting using material Property C2. The condition of the pallet truck must be
pallet truck. during damage inspected prior to use
operation. C3. All loads must be stacked on the pallet neatly &
all sides should be balanced.
C4. Ensure to check SWL mentioned on the pallet
truck.
5 4 20 High
C5. Tie up all the loose materials & secure properly. 5 1 5 Low
C6. Bulky or heavy loads must be handled by more
than one person.
C7. The pallet truck must be pushed up not pulled.
C8. Before moving the loaded pallet, ensure it is
raised from the floor level.
C9. Always wear safety shoes, heavy duty hand
gloves and safety helmet with chin strap

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TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Usage of Pallet Truck
RISK ASSESSMENT REFERENCE NUMBER:
Equipment/ Material/ Tools being used in the activity: Pallet Truck
ASSESSOR: Risk/ Impact Assessment Committee (RIAC) Assessed Date:
Initial Risk Risk after controls
Activity Risk Initial Risk
Hazard Risk Operational Controls Likeli Remarks
Sequence S L Rating Risk Severity Rating
hood
( SxL ) Level

C10. Ensure that the pallet truck has a valid third-party

certificate.
H2- Injury to C11. Ensure the pallet truck is serviced regularly. .
Failure of person/ C12. Ensure the load is not exceeded the SWL.
operation property 4 5 20 High C13. Before attempting to move, ensure the wheels
damage are free from string and other objects and 4 1 4 Low
pallet truck is easy to maneuver.
H3- Hit/ Cut C14. Ensure the access is clear and should not be
Entrapment injury narrow.
of body part. C15. Keep your foot away from the pallet while
operating the pallet.
5 1 5 Low
5 4 20 High C16. Keep away your fingers/ hand in-between the
load while stacking the materials.
C17. Always wear safety shoes, heavy duty hand
gloves and safety helmet with chin strap

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TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Usage of Pallet Truck
RISK ASSESSMENT REFERENCE NUMBER:
Equipment/ Material/ Tools being used in the activity: Pallet Truck
ASSESSOR: Risk/ Impact Assessment Committee (RIAC) Assessed Date:
Initial Risk Risk after controls
Activity Risk Initial Risk
Hazard Risk Operational Controls Likeli Remarks
Sequence S L Rating Risk Severity Rating
hood
( SxL ) Level

H4- Sprain/ Cut C18. Keep safe distance while loading, unloading on .
Impact on injury the pallet.
the body C19. Plan the route and ensure the floor condition
part. and access is clear for the transportation of
4 5 20 High load. 4 1 4 Low
C20. Do not overload the pallet truck to avoid
worker to apply excessive force.
C21. Correct body posture to be followed while
pushing the pallet truck.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD Revision: 00
TITLE OF THE ACTIVITY: Usage of Pallet Truck
RISK ASSESSMENT REFERENCE NUMBER:
Equipment/ Material/ Tools being used in the activity: Pallet Truck
ASSESSOR: Risk/ Impact Assessment Committee (RIAC) Assessed Date:
Initial Risk Risk after controls
Activity Risk Initial Risk
Hazard Risk Operational Controls Likeli Remarks
Sequence S L Rating Risk Severity Rating
hood
( SxL ) Level

Risk Likelihood Likelihood of Likelihood Severity ( S) Risk Rating ( Lx S)

Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 occurrence ( L) 1 Negligible
2 2 4 6 8 10 12 1-6
Un known 1 2 First-aid Injury Low
Severity

3 3 6 9 12 15 18
4 4 8 12 16 20 24 Remote 2 3 Minor injury
5 5 10 15 20 25 30 8-16
Unlikely 3 4 Major Medium
6 6 12 18 24 30 36
Likely 4 5 Severe
18-36
Very Likely 5 6 Fatality High
Almost Certain 6

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