Month: April 2018

When should an operator inspect the forklift truck? An operator should inspect the forklift truck every day before using, or when returning from break as the vehicle. What does a daily inspection involve? The operator should carry out a visual check (“circle” check) before starting the forklift. After completing the visual pre-start check, the operator Read More »

BITA GN28 recommendations on intervals for periodic Thorough Examination Minimum Intervals Between Examinations Operating Circumstances 12 Months Any Truck Working Up To 40 Hours Per Week, Without Attachments Other Than Side Shift. (Mandatory) 6 Months Any Truck Used For Lifting Persons, No Matter How Infrequent (Mandatory) 6 Months Any Truck Fitted With An Attachment Other Read More »

Safe Use of Work Equipment Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98) Approved Code of Practice And Guidance HSE Code L22 ISBN Code 0-7176-1626-6 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER 98) Approved Code of Practice and Guidance HSE Code L113 ISBN Code 0-7176-1828-2 These publications Read More »

A summary of the main changes relating to lifting equipment arising out of The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, SI No 2306 and The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998, SI No 2307 which came into force on 5th December 1998. Overview PUWER98 and LOLER are two sets of a new Read More »