Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error

Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
Baker30611  
#1 Posted : 21 March 2011 16:50:26(UTC)
Rank: Forum user
Baker30611

Can anyone tell me if there are any restictions on the use of gas powered forklift trucks inside a building? I appreciate the Welfare regs have a requirement for suitable ventilation, but I can't find anything specific about this. Some of the workforce in the area are complaining about headaches, and believe the trucks to be cause.
Steve Sedgwick  
#2 Posted : 21 March 2011 18:55:04(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
Steve Sedgwick

I cannot think of any restrictions that would not apply to gas powered truck that would not apply to battery or diesel trucks. Assuming that there are no gas leaks from the cylinders / truck then I would look for some other reason for the alleged headaches. Steve
bigiain1968  
#3 Posted : 22 March 2011 13:10:03(UTC)
Rank: New forum user
bigiain1968

Well here is my first posting on a IOSH forum, from my own experience i know that higher than normal carbon monoxide levels were picked up during a random test at my place of work, the only carbon fuel based plant in the area was gas powered forklifts, since this discovery was made regular checks are now made on the omission levels of every gas powered forklift and the problem has not reoccurred. Iain
stevie40  
#4 Posted : 22 March 2011 13:25:09(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
stevie40

To echo bigiains experience, I'm aware of a logistics firm who received an improvement notice relating to LPG powered trucks a couple of years ago. Staff were employed to re-work product in a shed on a cold day. Doors were 90% closed (roller shutters) to allow some ventilation. Staff were overcome by the fumes and emergency services had to attend. The way the company expained it to us at a later date, the trucks are normally efficient but if the engine is not kept in tip top condition, the potential for carbon monoxide release increases vastly. They have since improved their maintenance and working procedures.
Users browsing this topic
Guest
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.