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Verification of Competency Assessment Checklist

by natalie cavanagh, from the Community

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This Verification of Competency assessment checklist helps assess operators of plant and equipment across high-risk tasks. It includes assessor qualification requirements, operator details and licensing checks, and a comprehensive review of pre-shift inspections, safety behaviors, and operating controls. Sections cover load capacity competency, manoeuvring and transport practices, and forklift-specific stacking and de-stacking. Parking procedures, fault reporting, and sign-off fields for assessor and operator are included to support compliance and safe operation.

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Mobile Plant Safety Observation Form
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