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#1 Posted : 30 November 2005 14:33:00(UTC)
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Posted By Alan Murphy I was recently asked if it was written down anywhere that when a fork lift driver gets to 40 they have to be given a medical can anyone tell me if this is just myth. Thanks for any reply in advance Regards Alan
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#2 Posted : 30 November 2005 14:52:00(UTC)
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Posted By The toecap Its a Myth
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#3 Posted : 30 November 2005 14:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andy Ridings Hi Alan If you have a look in HSG6 (Safety in Working with Lift Trucks) in appendix 2 it covers the medical standards for lift truck operators. It states in there that lift truck operators should be screened for fitness every 5 years from the age of 40 Regards Andy
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#4 Posted : 30 November 2005 15:14:00(UTC)
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Posted By Dee Alan, It is true and we have just been through it with our workshop guys. Email me direct and I can send you a template questionnaire that our occupational health providers used. Dee
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