Does anyone know if it is actually written in black and white that during forklift operations there should be no metal to metal contact.
I have Risk assesments and policy are in place where we don't allow metal to metal contact (no metal to metal during forklift operations unless it is a container / basket with pockets, no tubular objects permitted unless clamped for stability) but I have been asked the question is this written somewhere.

Any leads would be welcome

TD

In what context?

As it stands this threads makes no sense whatsoever.

I'm unclear about what hazard there might be - unless were talking about a protected FLT being used in a hazardous area.

I'm tempted to think that FLTs have been used to lift and cary metal tote bins and stillages since the day they were invented!
Sorry can't be more helpful
Phil

I work in engineering and understand metal to metal and agree it is very dangerous pratice and we try to avoid as much as possible ( very unstable and slippy ) but its a evil we have to live with every day until somebody develops a better system , i am not aware of anything that states you cant do this and would be very interested in views

The metal to metal rule is only a historic guide as far as I know, as you know, metal on metal slips, especially when wet or lubricated. Hence why wooden pallets and wooden dunnage are used in logistics - they don't slip very easily.

Depending on what the job is, depends on the requirements, for instance, moving 4 x 55 gallon oil drums is best moved with a FLT attachment that handles barrels (all with metal to metal) and is the best tool for the job. Same reasoning that on many 40 ft trailers there is wooden strips laid into the deck to allow blocks and chocks to be nailed into the surface to prevent lateral movement of loads - despite having fabric straps or chain ratchets.

Without more information, I can't give you more support.

We use rubber fork tine covers on site