Which item is NOT part of PLACES when planning a task?

• A. Permits
• B. Location
• C. Hazards
• D. Access

Answer: (C)

PLACES is a pre-task planning checklist that focuses on the practical prerequisites for starting a forklift task: making sure you have the right authorisations, know exactly where you’ll be working, and have safe ways to access and move in and out of the area. Permits cover any required authorisations, Location ensures you’ve identified the exact work site and its boundaries, and Access guarantees safe entry, movement, and egress for people and equipment. Hazards, while vital to safety, are addressed through a separate risk assessment process rather than the PLACES checklist itself. That separation is why Hazards is the item that does not belong in PLACES.