Coles Online Equipment
Safe Work Practice
SWP 299
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Working safely
Elephant Trolley
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Select the most suitable trolley for the task i.e. six (6) or eight (8)
RPC (Returnable Plastic Crates)
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Check equipment is in safe working order and free from damage prior to use
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Never use faulty equipment. If faulty, tag out of service and report to maintenance
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Check your route to ensure you have a clear path of travel and good visibility
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Never overload the trolley and ensure the load is secure before moving
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Do not leave trolleys unattended on the shop floor
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Use SMART manual handling techniques
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Grasp the handles with both hands
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Push the trolley, keeping the green wheels closest to you
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Keep your elbows tucked in to avoid manual handling injuries
Elephant Trolley
Giraffe Trolley
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Giraffe trolleys are only used for chilled products
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Because of its height and weight, Giraffe trolleys are not to be used on the selling floor
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Use gloves and jacket when working in the coolroom
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Ensure Returnable Plastic Crates (RPCs) are secured in the trolley at all times
Returnable Plastic Crates (RPC)
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Never stack RPCs more than six (6) high, including in the van and on the trolley or dollies
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Never load RPCs more than 15kgs
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Ensure stacked RPCs are locked into each other for stability
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Always keep RPCs clear of the vehicle doorway when entering and exiting the rear of the
vehicle
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Never lift more than a single loaded RPC unless another team member is present to
assist
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Do not brace RPCs against your body when collapsing, place the RPC on a stable surface
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Push RPC sides away from body with palm of hand
Previous Issue: November 2015
Current Version: #4 February 2016
Ref: SWPs 2016
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Giraffe Trolley
FLUIDS
Safe Work Practice
SWP 299
SWP003
Hand Trolley
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Hand trolleys are not to be used on stairs
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Carry products in individual shopping bags and deliver in smaller quantities
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Ensure the base RPC is placed within the support plates of the trolley
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Ensure the stacked RPCs are locked into each other
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Trolleys must be stacked below your shoulder height, to a maximum of 6 RPCs, so you
have clear visibility when travelling
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Push the trolley when moving forward and going down hill. Only pull the trolley when
going over kerbs or slight bumps in the path
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When loading hand trolley inside the vehicle it must be flat with the wheels in the air or
safely secured in an upright position
Dolly
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Only move one dolly at a time
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Ensure you have a clear safe path of travel
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Push with two hands, keeping the green wheels closest to you
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Never stack more than 6 RPCs per side on each dolly
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Never stack empty dollies above shoulder height
Esky
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Use a team lift to load the esky into the vehicle
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Keep the esky clear of the doorway when entering and exiting the rear of the vehicle
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Ensure the lid is fully closed and secured
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Do not double stack eskies
Manual Handling
Always use SMART manual handling techniques when lifting, moving or carrying items
SMART Squat
SMART Lift
Power Push
Why this is important?
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Coles Online customer orders are picked in store - several orders are picked at one time and placed into RPC crates held within
the trolley, this presents a risk of manual handling injuries when loading and moving the trolley. The correct use of the equipment
will reduce the risk of injury to our team members.
Previous Issue: November 2015
Current Version: #4 February 2016
Ref: SWPs 2016