Search results Fork Extension Attachments Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Fork extension attachments These attachments are designed to increase the scope of fork lifts. In each case it must be remembered that the use of an attachment can radically... E12-fork-extension-attachments Introduction Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Introduction The following guidance applies, in general terms, to the use of both Rough Terrain Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers. In the interests of brevity, the... E12-forklifts-introduction Planning Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Planning A major cause of telehandler accidents is poor planning. The employer or responsible manager should ensure they identify and give that duty to a person who is competent... E12-forklifts-planning Operators and Vehicle Marshalls Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Operators and Vehicle Marshalls TThe efficiency and safety of fork lifts or telescopic materials handlers depends on the competence of those who control, maintain and operate... E12-operators-and-vehicle-marshalls Safety Of Site Personnel Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Safety of site personnel On sites operating fork lifts, all personnel must be fully instructed in the safe systems of work laid down for their protection, and must observe... E12-safety-of-site-personnel Typical Hazards And Risks Mobile Plant and Site Transport Typical Hazards and Risks Every year in the construction industry, people are killed or injured as a result of being struck by moving plant. Accidents occur throughout the construction process, from groundworks to finishing works.... D5-typical-hazards-and-risks Driver Visibility Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Vehicles Driver Visibility Selecting the visibility aids that should be fitted to mobile plant is a difficult area of legal compliance. Where a drivers direct field of vision is inadequate to ensure safety, PUWER 98 requires... D5-driver-visibility Selection Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Vehicles Selection There is a growing practice within the construction industry of utilising mobile plant and transport for functions for which they were not primarily designed. The selection of the most suitable item of... D5-selection Avoidance Of Work At Height Mobile Plant and Site Transport Avoidance of work at height where possible Pre slung Loads Agreement may be reached with the supplier to ensure loads arrive on site with slings (and possibly lifting beams) of the correct length already attached. The end of the... D5-avoidance-of-work-at-height Lifting Equipment Choice Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Lifting Equipment Choice Regulatory Requirements that apply to the selection of equipment is covered within LOLER 4(1) and 4(2) LOLER states that: Lifting equipment must be suitable, by design, construction or adaptation,... E12-lifting-equipment-choice
