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Working platforms (nonintegrated) on forklift trucks
Guidance Note PM28 (Fourth edition)
This guidance is for users, suppliers and hirers of non-integrated working platforms.
There are restrictions on the circumstances in which non-integrated working platforms can be used. Also, non-integrated working platforms do not come under the Machinery Directive and should not be CE marked.
There is a variety of equipment available for work at height, including scaffolding, tower scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), staircases, platforms and portable ladders. The selection and use of an appropriate and suitable method of access will depend on the nature of the task to be carried out, the frequency of occurrence, the duration of the work and the availability of equipment.
Forklift trucks are primarily intended for lifting materials and not people. However, they can be used with working platforms to allow people to work at height in exceptional circumstances only. This guidance explains when this may be appropriate. The guidance also provides advice on identifying appropriate working platforms and forklift truck combinations, how they can be used safely together and necessary design characteristics for working platforms for their safe use.
Contents
Introduction 2
Part 1 Guidance 4 Selecting a suitable truck 4 Use 5 Design 7 Permissioning control working platforms 10 Very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks 11
Part 2 The law 11 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 11 Supply of new equipment 11 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as amended) 12 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (as amended) 12 Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) 13
References and further reading 14
Further information 15
Page 1 of 15
Health and Safety
Executive
Introduction
1 There is a variety of equipment available for work at height, including
scaffolding,
Executive
Working platforms (nonintegrated) on forklift trucks
Guidance Note PM28 (Fourth edition)
This guidance is for users, suppliers and hirers of non-integrated working platforms.
There are restrictions on the circumstances in which non-integrated working platforms can be used. Also, non-integrated working platforms do not come under the Machinery Directive and should not be CE marked.
There is a variety of equipment available for work at height, including scaffolding, tower scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), staircases, platforms and portable ladders. The selection and use of an appropriate and suitable method of access will depend on the nature of the task to be carried out, the frequency of occurrence, the duration of the work and the availability of equipment.
Forklift trucks are primarily intended for lifting materials and not people. However, they can be used with working platforms to allow people to work at height in exceptional circumstances only. This guidance explains when this may be appropriate. The guidance also provides advice on identifying appropriate working platforms and forklift truck combinations, how they can be used safely together and necessary design characteristics for working platforms for their safe use.
Contents
Introduction 2
Part 1 Guidance 4 Selecting a suitable truck 4 Use 5 Design 7 Permissioning control working platforms 10 Very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks 11
Part 2 The law 11 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 11 Supply of new equipment 11 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (as amended) 12 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (as amended) 12 Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) 13
References and further reading 14
Further information 15
Page 1 of 15
Health and Safety
Executive
Introduction
1 There is a variety of equipment available for work at height, including
scaffolding,