JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS (JSA)
Job: Operating Forklift Dept.: Road & Bridge Date: 9.24.10
Supervisor: JSA No. #6 Analysis Performed By: Road & Bridge Employees &
Joe Carter New Revised Safety Coordinator
Approved by: Operator: Operators & Note: Danger: Tipping forklift over - Always wear seatbelt,
Joe Carter Laborers maintain stability triangle and proper center of gravity at all times.
Required/Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety Vest, safety-toed
boots should be worn at all times. Appropriate gloves should be worn as needed. Hard hat
protection required as needed.
Item Sequence of Basic Job Steps Potential Incident/Hazard Recommended Safe Job Procedure
1. Pre-operation Safety Check *Untrained operator *Training on forklift design, controls
and instrumentation.
*Training on the forklift stability and
2. Walk around inspection: tires, lights, *Spills/oil & fuel on hands & clothing *Wear protective clothing (coveralls)
frame (stress), leaks, fluid levels, mirrors *Pinch points or have change of clothes available
*Slip, trip & fall *Wear appropriate gloves
3. Vehicle startup: check gauges, oil & air *Slip, trip & fall climbing into vehicle *Maintain 3 point contact
pressure, hydraulics, and brakes * Check for ice build up if working
outside in cold months
4 Cranking & Driving *Rolling the wheels off an edge, ramps *Buckle your seat belt when you’re in
and loading docks. the truck.
*Stay well back from any edge.
*Never turn around on the slope.
*Drive with your load on the uphill
side. This means you drive up slopes
with your load in front and drive down
slopes in reverse.
5. Operating the forks *Running into obstacles *Slow down and sound your horn at
corners, intersections and places with
limited view.
*Slow down for turns.
*Drive in reverse if your vision is
obstructed.
*Make sure that you have enough
overhead clearance.
6. Loading *Load falling off forklift. *Spread forks as wide as possible for
*Damage to material by loading transporting the load.
improperly. *Tilt the mast slightly forward and
*Overloading align the forks with the base of the
*Pinching hands between the truck and load.
other objects. *Proceed slowly and insert the forks
* into the base of the load. Ensure that
at least 2/3rd the length of the fork
enter the base of the load.
*Lift forks approximately 8 inches for
the load to clear the floor.
*Tilt mast back in preparation for
traveling.
7. Transporting the load *Struck against - Running into objects. *BE ALERT
*Struck by - Collisions with other *Wear gloves to protect your hands.
equipment. *Keep your arms and hands in the
truck.
*Keep the controls and your hands
clean and dry.
8. Unloading *Injury to other personnel *Position the truck at the desired
*Damage to other equipment location.
*If stacking loads, adjust the height of
the load as appropriate.
*Tilt the mast forward to place the
forks parallel to the ground.
*Once the load is set, slowly back
away from the load.
*When clear of the load, place the
forks at the proper height for traveling.
9. Parking the Forklift *Running over and crushing the *Never leave the truck until you lower
operator. the lifting mechanism, put controls in
*Slip, trip, and fall neutral and set the brakes. Turn the
truck off.
*Always administer the emergency
brake.
*Leave the truck- Keeping your
balance by maintaining a 3 point
stance.
*Be aware of condition of walking
surface.
