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Forklift trucks

In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for forklift trucks, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.

What law applies
Legal obligations, legislation, code of practice

What are forklift trucks?
What forklift trucks are, types of forklift trucks

Using forklift trucks safely
Before you hire, rent or buy forklifts, safety procedures, operating forklifts, working in confined spaces, flammable atmospheres and materials, pedestrian operated forklifts

Maintenance
Maintenance requirements, using qualified people

Prohibited practices
What not to do with and around forklifts

Last updated 21 August 2008

Are you using a forklift near overhead power lines?

Do I need a certificate to use a forklift?

Forklifts and flammable atmospheres don’t mix

For more information contact:

Queensland Government

Workplace health and safety infoline 1300 369 915

Non-Queensland Government

Australian Standard AS 2359.1 Powered industrial trucks