Workplace Report May 2013

Health & safety - HSE Monitor

Rider-operated lift trucks

Revised guidance on the safe operation of lift trucks has been issued by the HSE. It provides an outline of the main legal requirements relating to lift trucks, the Approved Code of Practice text and guidance on operator training for stacking rider-operated lift trucks. It also includes guidance the safe use of lift trucks and how to protect pedestrians, and guidance on the maintenance and thorough examination of lift trucks.

Guidance is at: www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l117.pdf