Policy Area: Occupational Health & Safety

Guidance:
G307-03 Guidance on Powered Industrial Vehicles

Effective from: 24th November 2018

Revision & date: Ver. 0 24th November 2018

Summary of change: First Draft.

Document owner: Group Safety and Health Leadership Team

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Introduction

This Guidance Document is intended to cover material handling activities using Powered
Industrial Vehicles (PIVs). The requirements detailed in this standard address only the
essential and necessary precautions relevant to each topic. There may be specific and / or
additional requirement called for in by equipment supplier or by site safety rules based on
location-based risk evaluation.

In countries where stricter national regulatory requirements exist, those should take
precedence over Unilever requirements.

Note: This document does not mandatorily suggest any specific brand of PIV equipment,
country’s local procurement and engineering organisations should use this guidance for only
specifying operational, design and safety feature while selecting equipment that is “Fit to
purpose and safe”

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1. Summary of the Powered Industrial Vehicle Guidance

This guidance document describes the requirements that should be included in a site’s written
powered industrial vehicle Operation, Training and Maintenance program.
Topics include:
a. Equipment Selection in compliance with Basic Unilever Safety requirements
b. Elements of a Training Program
c. Contents of a Training Program
d. Evaluation & Certification
e. Refresher Training and Evaluation
f. Record Keeping & Documentation
g. Safe Operating Procedure
h. Maintenance
i. Fuel Storage and Handling
j. Battery Charging and Changing
k. Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines
l. Required PPE
m. Reporting of Incidents
n. Management of Change
o. Equipment Requirements and Best Practices
2. Scope

This document is relevant and applicable to all Unilever organisations using PIVs, whether
manufacturing or non-manufacturing.

3. References:
S307 – Functional SHE Standard - Material Handling Equipment

4. Definitions:

a) Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIVs): is a mobile, power driven vehicle used to carry,
push, pull, lift, stack or tier material.
b) Powered Industrial Vehicle Trainer: Person who has the knowledge, training and
experience to train operators and evaluate their competence.
c) Carriage: A support structure for forks or attachments, generally travelling vertically
along the mast of a cantilever.

d) Fork Lift Truck: A high lift self-loading truck,

equipped with load carriage and forks for
transporting & tiering loads.

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e) Mast: The support member providing the guidance ways permitting vertical
movement of the carriage. It is usually constructed in the form of channels or similar
sections providing the supporting pathway for the carriage rollers.

f) Hazardous Zones: PIVs travel Areas with limited clearance, congestion, or other
hazards.

g) Overhead Guard: A framework fitted to a truck over the head of a riding operator.
the “Stop Zone”.

h) Reach Truck : A self-loading truck, generally high-lift having load-engaging means

mounted so it can be extended forwardly under control to permit a load to be picked
up and deposited in the extended position and transported in the retracted position.

i) Ramp: variation in floor grade in excess of 3% of the length where rating data
variance is required shall constitute a ramp.

j) Risk Assessment: All sites should conduct a formal risk assessment for all the PIVs
being used at site, covering all elements (i.e. movement path, pedestrian path
ways/intersections, operations, maintenance, inspections, fuelling and charging, &
Parking areas, as applicable.)

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5. Equipment Selection
All sites should select PIVs as per the load lifting needs. The selection consideration
includes;

5.1. Load Size/ Capacity

Consider what stock will the PIV be handling and its average load weight. Consider the
heaviest load to be lifted with the width and load center to choose the right fork length.

5.2. Maximum Lift Height

Consider the highest point that the forklift needs to reach and evaluate if there are any
height restrictions to consider.

5.3. Fuel Type

There are three types of fuel options – electric, gas or diesel. Electric forklifts will cost more
initially, but you will reap the rewards over time as they have a longer life span and cheaper
consumption compared to other types of forklifts. They also operate very quietly and produce
no emissions, therefore are recommended for working indoors or in cold climates. Gas or
diesel forklifts can lift much bigger loads and move faster. Diesel forklifts are strongly
recommended if the forklift will be used for heavy lifting or outdoors.

5.4. Ergonomics:
High quality adjustable seating is important as forklift operators are sitting in their
machines for hours at a time. Investing in quality ergonomics will lessen the likelihood of
injuries, such as back pain, which can be caused by repetitive tasks performed in
uncomfortable seating.

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5.5. Application:
Right selection based on right applications plays a great role in the life span of the PIV as
well as safety of the operator. For example; significant number of serious incidents in forklifts
take place due to:

 Reverse movement for longer distance/duration

 Blind forward movement, where the stock is blocking the view) ..

Hence the site should select, sideways driven Forklifts/PIVs to prevent incidents.

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The Classification of PIVs is as below:

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6. Vehicle Safety Requirements & Best Practices:

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All selected Powered Industrial Vehicles should have the following safety features:
6.1 Requirements:

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h. Reverse Facing
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curtains,
racks. physical door, pressure plate).

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i. Impact Sensor
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authorized access to the Stability - Incorporates Control: Automatically
vehicle, enforces daily check Automatic Swing Lock adjusts travel performance
lists and reports (and reacts) Cylinder on Steer Axle parameters based on speed,
to machine impacts. that engages when a tip load weight and fork height to
over is sensed. protect trucks from turn over.

m. Active Mast Controller -

Limits mast operation and tilt
based on fork height, load
weight and tilt angle.

7. Elements of a training program

Operators of PIVs should be properly trained and tested for each PIV that they are to
operate. Comprehension test should also include a hands-on test. Training should be
repeated annually, in the event of an accident or a near miss and when any changes to the
work environment take place. The operators should receive a written authorization to
operate PIVs.

8. Contents of a training program

Training should include the following elements:

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a) Truck controls and instrumentation: Where they are located, what they do and how
they work.
b) Engine and motor operation
c) Steering and manoeuvring
d) Visibility (including restrictions due to loading)
e) Vehicle stability (load diagrams)
f) Vehicle inspections and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform.
g) Re-fuelling and/or charging and recharging of batteries
h) Surface conditions where the vehicle is to be operated
i) Composition of loads to be carried and load stability
j) Load manipulation, stacking and unstacking
k) Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle’s stability
l) Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle
maintenance could cause a build-up of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust
m) Operating limitations
n) The critical measurements of a powered industrial vehicle are:
 Overall Lowered Height (OALH)
 Overall Raised Height (OARH)
 Free Fork Height (FFH)
 Maximum Fork Height (MFH)

 Other operating instructions, warning or precautions listed in the operator’s

manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.
 Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated
 Narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle will be operated
 Hazardous locations where the vehicle will be operated
 Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that
could affect safe operation
 Differences between the truck and the automobile
 Fork attachments adaptions, operation and use limitations.

The site should also clearly define any additional, site specific, training topics and create
appropriate training to cover these topics. Operators should receive initial training before

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they are allowed to operate a PIV. Operators should be trained on all the above-mentioned
topics unless the site demonstrate that the topics are not relevant to safe operations on the
site. Sites should create a training program that list all relevant topics and the method of
training (Slide deck, video and hands on training and/or practical training).

9. Evaluation and Certification

In conclusion of the training a written test should be taken. The operator should be able to
answer the questions with a minimum of 80% accuracy. After passing the written test, the
operator should show that they can operate a Powered Industrial Vehicle safely by
demonstrating their ability on the shop floor.

10. Refresher Training and Evaluation

Refresher training needs to be completed annually. In the case of a work place accident or
near miss refresher training needs to be completed. Should there be any changes to the
work environment or the Powered Industrial Vehicles, a risk assessment needs to be
completed. In accordance with the findings of the risk assessment the training program
should be amended, and refresher training is required.

11. Record Keeping and Documentation

All training should be documented with name of the operator, date of training, date of
evaluation and the name of the person conducting the training. A performance evaluation of
the operator should be undertaken and signed by the evaluator and the operator.

12. Safe Operating Procedure

The site should clearly define the rules for a safe operating procedure based on the risk
assessment. The rules should be specifically designed for each PIV used at the site. The
rules should clearly communicate what the operator’s responsibilities are.

The safe operating procedures should include the following;

1. No person should be allowed to stand or pass under the

elevated portion of any truck, whether loaded or empty.

2. The employer should prohibit arms or legs from being placed

between the uprights of the mast or outside the running.

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3. A safe distance should be maintained from the edge of ramps

or platforms while on any elevated dock, platform or freight
car. Trucks shall not be used for opening or closing freight
doors

4. There should be sufficient headroom under overhead

installations, light pipes, sprinkler systems, etc…

Note: PIV may be driven forward with a load when picking and
depositing load. If longer runs are needed with Load up, then
a spotter is required.
5. Only approved industrial trucks shall be used in hazardous
locations.

6. An overhead guard should be used as protection against

falling objects. It should be noted that an overhead guard is
intended to offer protection from the impact of small packages,
boxes, bagged material, etc., representative of the job
application, but not to withstand the impact of a falling capacity
load.

7. Trucks should not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a

bench or other fixed object.

6. When mounting or dismounting from a PIV always maintain

three points of contract between your hand, feet and the PIV or
floor.

7. Unauthorized personnel should not be permitted to ride on

powered industrial trucks. A safe place to ride shall be
provided where riding of trucks is authorized.

8. When powered industrial truck is left unattended, load

engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls shall be
neutralized, power shall be shut off and brakes set. Wheels
shall be blocked if the truck is parked on an incline.

9. A load backrest extension should be used whenever

necessary to minimize the possibility of the load or part of it
from falling rearward.
10. Spillage of oil or fuel should be carefully washed away or
completely evaporated and the fuel tank cap replaced before
restarting engine.
11. No truck should be operated with a leak in the fuel system until
the leak has been corrected.
12. Open flames should not be used for checking electrolyte levels
in batteries or gasoline levels in fuel tanks.
13. If at any time a PIV is found to be in need of repair, defective
or in any way unsafe, the truck should be taken out of service

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until it has been restored to a safe operating condition.

12.1 Daily Checks:

The operator should check on daily basis, the preventive maintenance check list prior to
operation. As sample operator checklist attached in the Annexure.
The following items should be checked during an operator inspection;
a. Condition of the PIV bodywork, windscreen, windows, lights and mirrors.
b. Condition of tires, tire pressure, tire wear and jack.
c. Condition of forks, pedals and brakes.
d. Condition of signs, labels and markings.
e. Hydraulic fluid levels.
f. Fuel level.
g. Brake and clutch fluid.
h. Electrical wiring
i. Fan belts.
j. Load chart.
k. Brakes
l. Fuel hoses and connections
m. Exhaust system.
n. Battery.
o. For oil leakage.
p. Horn.
q. Condition and function of seat belts.
r. Fuel tank and mounting brackets.
s. Fire extinguisher.
t. Engine cover latches.
u. Back-up alarm.
v. Handholds and foothold

12.2 Travelling
a) All traffic regulations shall be observed, including authorized site speed limits.
b) A safe distance, of approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead of
you, shall be maintained.
c) The truck shall be kept under control at all times.
d) Other trucks travelling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots and
other dangerous locations shall not be passed.
e) The right of way shall be yielded to ambulances, fire trucks and other vehicles in
emergency situations.
f) The driver shall be required to look in the direction of and keep a clear view of
the path of travel.
g) Under all travel conditions the truck shall be operated at a speed that will permit
it to be brought to a stop in a safe manner.
h) Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted.
i) The driver shall be required to slow down for wet and slippery floors.
j) The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles
and other locations where vision is obstructed.
k) If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be required to
travel with the load trailing.
l) Railroad tracks shall be crossed diagonally wherever possible. Parking closer
than 8 feet from the center of railroad tracks is prohibited.
m) Grades shall be ascended or descended slowly.

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n) When ascending or descending a grade, loaded trucks shall be driven with the
load upgrade.
o) On all grades the load and load engaging means shall be tilted back if
applicable and raised only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.
p) Dock boards or bridge plates shall be properly secured before they are driven
over. Dock boards or bridge plates shall be driven over carefully and slowly, and
their rated capacity shall never be exceeded.
q) Elevators shall be approached slowly and then entered squarely after the
elevator car is properly levelled. Once on the elevator, the controls shall be
neutralized, power shut off and the brakes set.
r) Motorized hand trucks should enter the elevator or other confined areas with
load end forward.
s) Running over loose object on the roadway surface shall be avoided.
t) While negotiating turns, speed is to be reduced to a safe level.
u) If the forklift is equipped with a seat belt, the seat belt should be worn.
v) Do not use mobile phones and other non-work-related devices while operating
PIVs.
w) No person may stand on the PIV nor be elevated except with the use of a lift
truck basket attachment that complies with fall protection requirements.

12.3 Loading/Unloading

a) Only stable or safely arranged loads shall be handled. Caution

shall be exercised when handling off-center loads which cannot
be centered.
b) Bulldozing is not allowed.
c) Only loads within the rated capacity of the truck shall be
handled.
d) Long or high loads (including multiple-tiered) loads which may affect capacity
shall be adjusted.
e) Trucks equipped with attachments shall be operated as partially
loaded trucks when not handling a load.
f) A load engaging means shall be placed under the load as far as
possible, the mast shall be carefully tilted backward to stabilize
the load.
g) Extreme care shall be used when tilting the load forward or
backward, particularly when high tiering. Tilting forward with an elevated load
is prohibited except to pick-up or deposit a load in a rack or stack. When
stacking or tiering, only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load shall be
used.
h) Loading and unloading will not take place near overhead power lines.
i) Before driving a fork lift into a trailer, perform a visual inspection of the floor
and walls to assess its condition and likely performance under loaded
condition. Reject the trailer if it is not structurally sound.
j) Brakes shall be set, and wheel blocks shall be in place to prevent movement
of trucks, trailers or railroad cars while loading or unloading. Fixed jacks may
be necessary to support a semitrailer during loading or unloading when the
trailer is not coupled to a tractor. The flooring of trucks, trailers and railroad
cars shall be checked for breaks and weakness before they are driven onto.
Keys from the trailer to be removed. (see annexure for more details)

13. Maintenance
The site should maintain a register of all PIVs with maintenance schedules. All maintenance
intervals have to be determined based upon local laws, regulations and the manufacturer’s

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recommendations. The observance of maintenance intervals ensures a safe work

environment and the continued usage of the PIVs for the length of their expected operating
life. All maintenance should be performed by a competent technician. The technician should
be OEM certified or equivalent to ensure effectiveness and safety of equipment and people.
The rules for effective maintenance include:

1. The preventive maintenance plan is to be made according to the

manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Maintenance records are to be kept for the life of the PIV.
3. Inspection records should be kept for the life of the PIV.
4. PIVs in need of repairs to the electrical system shall have the battery
disconnected prior to such repairs.
5. The following items should be checked during an inspection:

a. Condition of the PIV bodywork, windscreen, windows, lights and

mirrors.
b. Condition of tires, tire pressure, tire wear and jack.
c. Condition of forks, pedals and brakes.
d. Condition of signs, labels and markings.
e. Hydraulic fluid levels.
f. Fuel level.
g. Brake and clutch fluid.
h. Electrical wiring
i. Fan belts.
j. Load chart.
k. Brakes
l. Fuel hoses and connections
m. Exhaust system.
n. Battery.
o. For oil leakage.
p. Horn.
q. Condition and function of seat belts.
r. Fuel tank and mounting brackets.
s. Fire extinguisher.
t. Engine cover latches.
u. Back-up alarm.
v. Handholds and footholds

14. Fuel Storage and Handling

Each site has to create a procedure for the safe storage and handling of fuel. A risk
assessment has to be completed to ensure that fuel is stored and handled in a safe matter.
Local environmental laws and regulations have to be adhered to by all sites.
The following items should be included in the fuel storage and handling procedures:

a) Fuel cylinders shall only be fitted by authorized PIV operators

b) Fuel cylinders should be legibly marked for the identification of gas contents.
c) Fuel cylinders should be returned to the approved and designated area of
storage when not in use by the PIV operator.
d) The correct type and size of regulators should be used.
e) In the case of a gas leakage, the control valve should be closed, and the
cylinder should be removed immediately
f) Empty and charged cylinders should be stored separately.
g) Cylinders should be stored upright and secured against tipping.

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h) Cylinders shall not be left in a location exposed to the sun or other heat
source unless a suitable protective screen is provided.
i) Cylinders should never be used as a work support or roller.
j) Cylinder gases shall be used for their specified purpose only.
k) Cylinders should not be stored in basements or other underground locations
unless provisions have been made for their quick removal in case of an
emergency.
l) Integrity test of all cylinders shall be performed annually. Monthly test should
be performed by the person in charge. Only approved cylinders from a
reliable / certified source may be used.
m) Cylinders should be properly secured against movement before
transportation.
n) The storage area should be a designated non-smoking area.
o) When attaching or detaching a cylinder always wear leather gloves.
p) Before removing the cylinder, close the valve on the cylinder to be changed.
Then run the engine of the PIV until no fuel is left. This ensures that the
connection hose is empty.

15. Battery Charging and Changing

Each site has to create a procedure for the safe storage and handling of batteries. A risk
assessment has to be completed to ensure that batteries are stored and handled in a safe
matter. Local environmental laws and regulations have to be adhered to by all sites.
The following items should be included in the battery storage and handling procedures;

a) Manufacturer’s instructions
b) You should provide safety eyewash/shower stations.
c) The site should provide slash-proof goggles, face shield, rubber apron and
acid-resistant gloves.
d) The site should maintain an acid spill kit or other means of neutralization for
use in the event of any release of battery acid.
e) The battery should be secured in the truck before departing the charging
area.
f) Current should be switched off prior to disconnecting the battery from the
charger.
g) Charging areas should be properly ventilated. The concentration of hydrogen
in the air should be below 1%.
h) Prior to use, visually inspect the battery and the charging equipment for
defective cables, exposed conductors, loose connections, corrosion, cracked
cases or covers, loose hold-downs and deformed or loose terminal posts.
Tag out of service and do not use if defective.

16. Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines

Each site has to create a procedure for the safe storage and handling of fuel for internal
combustion engines. A risk assessment should be completed to ensure that fuel is stored
and handled in a safe matter. Local environmental laws and regulations should be adhered
to by all sites. The following items should be included in the fuel for internal combustion
engines storage and handling procedures:
a) Guidelines should meet the manufacturer’s requirements and flammable
liquid storage and usage laws.

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b) Switch engine off prior to fueling. Open flames or spark producing activities
are not allowed during fueling operations.
c) Wait for the engine to cool down a bit.
d) When refueling with LPG use chemical goggles and leather or propane
gloves when making or breaking connections to protect skin from extreme
cold temperatures that may be caused as the liquid fuel vaporizes during a
leak.
e) If fuel is to be transported in a portable container, ensure that the container is
bonded with the PIV or grounded (plastic jerry cans may have an exemption).

17. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The risk assessment for each task will show the risks that are present, and a PPE plan
should be developed accordingly for each task.
Safety shoes is mandatory to wear while driving a PIV.

1 Required

2 Required

3 Subject to Risk
Assessment
4 Subject to Risk
Assessment
5 Gloves & Goggles Subject to Risk
Assessment

6 Subject to Risk
Mask Assessment

18. Reporting of Incidents & Monitoring Compliance

All sites should monitor and report all injury and non-injury collisions and have them
investigated as per incident reporting / and investigation standard.

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Corrective and preventive action should be taken to eliminate all actual and potential root
causes to reduce and eliminate PIV related incidents.

Compliance to PIV guidance to be periodically assessed (once in 3 years on after a change)

through PIV Checklist (see annexure).

Best Practice: PIV ongoing compliance should be monitored through quarterly deep
compliance audits.

Identified gaps should be followed up with specific actions, timeline and responsivity.

19. Management of Change

All sites should review the PIV related risk once every year or as necessitated by a change
in site layout, equipment type and quantity, change in technology, PIV routes and/or
pedestrian pathways, whichever is earlier. The change should be documented, and the
results of change should be accordingly incorporated in the site’s PIV risk assessment
document.

20. Annexures:

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