10 WAREHOUSE & LOGISTICS NEWS - FLTA FORK TRUCK SAFETY FEATURE www.fork-truck.org.uk
SEPARATE FACT FROM FICTION
INCREASE FORKLIFT SAFETY
WITH NEW ON-BOARD WEIGHING SYSTEMS
As you might expect, the Fork Lift provides truck users with advice on key booklet L117 recommends regular moni-
Truck Association receives a constant legal and safety issues. toring and reassessment, which may lead With operational safety coming The Liftlog 100 is an extension of
stream of requests for information and These informative documents dispel to a requirement for refresher training; under increased scrutiny, particularly the Liftalert’s functionality.
advice on how to use fork lift trucks myths and uncertainty about vital issues, but equally it may not. The Board does the consequences of overloading, RDS Alongside the overload warning
legally and safely. It’s very encour- such as: fully support this position. Indeed, the Technology has responded alarms, it also displays the load as
aging that so many operators are Are fork lift users required to recent decision to provide a link to with a new range of on- a live weight. This per-
taking their responsibilities seriously undertake refresher training? “Virtual Fork Lift Truck” from the FLTA board load-monitoring mits the operator to
and, of course, the Association is Fact Sheet 12 covers The Legal website is aimed at helping users with systems specifically safely load vehicles and
always happy to help. Requirements for Operator Refresher the process of reassessment. designed for forklift storage systems without
To make the process faster and more Training. This follows a recent decision How do you know if a fork lift oper- trucks. risk of exceeding the
convenient, the FLTA publishes a series by the Board of the FLTA to make it ator training programme is In order to ensure the permitted weight
of Fact Sheets which provide reliable clear to users of fork lift trucks that there accredited? forklift does not exceed capacity.
answers to the most common and impor- is no specific requirement to provide When selecting a trainer or training rated lifting capacity and An optional external
tant questions it receives. It can be easily routine refresher company, the FLTA recommends being therefore run the risk of audible alarm and also a
accessed, at no charge, from the FLTA’s training for oper- prudent and checking whether tip-over, the Liftalert visual load indication
website (www.fork-truck.org.uk) and ators. The HSE they are accredited by a body informs the operator of load light bar are available for
recognised the Health and Safety as a percentage of the preset maximum both instruments to further rein-
capacity. A hydraulic load sensor force overload warnings to the
FLTA Fact Sheet library
Commission. The HSC booklet
L117 recognises a number of is used to measure the increase operator. The light bar signals
Safe Operations
bodies as being competent to in system pressure and when the load status from 50 to 110% of
FS07 - Fork lift trucks and the use of mobile phones
accredit organisations involved in overload threshold is approached and at maximum load giving further imme-
FS11 - Load rating of fork lift trucks
the training of fork lift truck the overload point, integral visual and diate and important visual load
FS13 - Safe storage of LPG cylinders instructors and operators. audible alarms will inform the operator of indication to the operator and super-
FS14 - Rope evacuation from mechanical handling equipment However, its contact details are load status. This helps the driver to avoid visor.
FS18 - The use of working platforms on fork lift trucks often out of date. For a current list of accidents, increasing the safety of the fork- Complementing the forklift weighing
accredited bodies and their areas of spe- lift and surrounding area. range is the SID 200. This is a speed and
Operator Selection & Training
cialism, refer to FLTA Fact Sheet 6. distance-monitoring instrument that
FS01 - What is the minimum age for operating fork lift trucks?
Is Insurance Inspection the same as warns the operator when the vehicle
FS02 - How long does a fork truck driver's licence last?
Thorough Examination? travels in excess of the site speed limit
FS06 - Fork lift truck operator training –recognised accrediting bodies
The simple answer is it might be. But and logs occurrences of and distances
FS09 - Training requirements for hand pallet trucks
of course that answer is not good travelled at overspeed in a protected
FS12 - The legal requirements for fork lift truck operator refresher training
enough. Fact Sheet 4 outlines the legal memory.
FS16 - Overseas licences
requirements of Thorough Examination Competitively priced and easy to
FS19 - Medical standards for lift truck operators
and explains who is responsible for use, these systems maintain accuracy
ensuring compliance with the law. and are ideal for load monitoring and
Thorough Examination
Can operators use mobile phones weighing in a variety of environments.
while working with fork lifts? Above all these systems can help con-
FS03 - What is a Thorough Examination for a fork lift truck and is it a legal requirement?
Although mobile phone use is prohib- trol forklift activity and help the
FS04 - Is the insurance inspection of a fork lift truck also a Thorough Examination?
ited on public roads, there are currently operator keep within recommended
FS05 - What is the maximum gradient for a fork lift truck?
no regulations prohibiting it while oper- limits, ensuring the operation of both
FS17 - How long does a Thorough Examination last?
ating a fork lift truck. The FLTA stresses the machine and the site are kept as
that a workplace can be just as haz- safe as possible.
Good Practice & Maintenance
ardous. In Fact Sheet 7, the Association
FS08 - The use of a fork lift truck on a public road
outlines the safest approach to mobile RDS Technology
FS10 - Fork lift truck maintenance is a legal requirement
phone use, as well as communication Tel: 01453 733300
FS15 - Smoking in fork lift trucks fitted with cabs
systems and hands-free kits. Web: www.rdstec.com
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