| Title |
Fitting and use of restraining systems on lift trucks. |
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| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
MISC |
| Series Number |
241 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2000 |
| Length |
4 pages |
| Stock Code |
MISC241 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Notes |
leaflet. miscellaneous information sheet. (misc 241) This information sheet should be read in conjunction with MISC175 (MISC 175) entitled, 'Fitting and use of restraining systems on lift trucks' and MISC156 (MISC 156) entitled, 'Hiring and leasing out of plant: Application of PUWER 98, Regulations 26 and 27'. |
| Abstract |
This information sheet provides guidance on the legal and technical requirements for the design, fitting and use of restraining systems and associated attachment points on fork-lift trucks. It supplements the advice in information sheet MISC 175 entitled 'Retrofitting of rollover protective structures, restraining systems and their attchment points to mobile work equipment. It is aimed at users and hirers who intend to retrofit operator and passenger restraining systems and/or attachment points to fork-lift trucks (FLTs), occupiers of premises where FLTs are used, operators and employers of people who use FLT's. Contents: Introduction; Who should read this? What does the law require? When should operator% |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Counterbalanced mastered truck; variable-reach truck; Stability; Mastered reach truck |