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Posted By Darren Glen-Egan
Hi can someone help. We currently have a claim against the company where the IP has injured his back due to driving a reach type truck outside. His legal people have indicated that a reach truck is not for use outside. I have contacted our training provider to give me information regarding this issue and thus far has not got back in touch. Has anyone got any information that may help me out. Can we use reach type trucks for external use or not bearing in mind it is not rough floor surface but a delivery yard there are a few cracked floor joints (expansion gaps)but nothing major. Thanks in advance
Darren
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Posted By Manny
Darren,
First of all you stated that his legal people have indicated that this equipment is not for use outside. My question to them would be where did they obtain their information (legislation, supplier etc)?
Also you could contact the manufacturer/supplier of your equipment and ask for their advice.
Not exactly a yes or no answer but it may send you in the right direction.
Manny
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Posted By J Lucey
Hi Darren,
I am not aware of any legislation which prohibits the use of Reach Trucks externally.
Reach Trucks are not suitable for external use due to the level of damage that driving over uneven surfaces, including expansion joints would cause to the truck. This damage would include reduced life of batteries and power steering.
Hope this helps
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Posted By JayJay
Hi Darren,
I think common sense would indicate that a Reach truck is not for outside. They're used indoors in narrow aisle racks where a counterbalance type FLT can't operate. I'm not saying you can't drive them outside, but come on lads its hardly rocket science is it ?
Regards JJ
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Posted By John Murgatroyd Reach trucks, along with other types of truck used on solid flooring, have no suspension. Trucks for use on rough or uneven terrain have pneumatic tyres and/or shock absorbing suspension/systems. While reversing or frequently changing direction, you are looking to the side and behind. This puts strain on the neck and spine. With solid tyres an/or no suspension this can lead to various forms of "discomfort" http://www.foodmanufactu...ipts/ShowPR~RID~8194.asp http://www.ilo.org/publi...o/pdf/oper_forklift.pdf.
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Posted By rjhills
This may seem a silly
question, but what does
your external risk
assessment say??
You must have evaluated the
risk, given the driver
training, laid down rules
(Pre start inspection/
operating procedures come
to mind)
If you have, your paperwork
will answer for you, if not
you may well have to settle
a claim.
(Unless the driver has
ignored written procedures
and there is a paper trail
to prove it, it will be
v.difficult to counter the
allegation you are facing.
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