Walkie Stacker Operation

The Walkie Stacker Operation SOP (SOP-FLT-009) provides essential safety protocols for operating walkie stackers, addressing key hazards such as load falls, equipment collisions, and battery hazards. This document is crucial for operators and safety officers in environments where walkie stackers are employed, ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety regulations. By implementing these procedures, organizations can reduce the risk of serious injuries and enhance overall workplace safety.

• Load falling from forks or elevated mast – struck-by serious injury
• Operator's foot struck by the machine or load during operation – crush injury
• Walkie stacker tip-over when handling off-centre or oversized loads – serious injury
• Racking collapse due to impact or overloading – serious injury or fatality
• Battery acid spill or electrical hazard – chemical burn or electrocution
• Musculoskeletal injury from operating on uneven or sloped surfaces
• Collision with pedestrians in confined warehouse aisles

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (Cth) – Part 5.1 High Risk Work
• AS 2359.1 – Industrial trucks – General requirements
• AS 4084 – Steel storage racking
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• Walkie Stacker Pre-Start Checklist (associated document)
• Facility Racking Inspection Register