FLT overturn - RIDDOR?

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FLT overturn - RIDDOR? - 5t CB FLT overturn during brick stacking operation

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caddyman		#1 Posted : 03 May 2017 11:20:02(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		May have been discussed before - apologies - but looking for some thoughts on this one. FLT driver is loading brick packs with a 4 fork FLT. During stacking operation he encounters a large pot hole disguised by being full of water - the FLT overturns - with thankfully minor bump to driver and minimal damage to truck and product. Thank you RIDDOR?


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boblewis		#2 Posted : 03 May 2017 11:28:45(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user		There is a distinct difference between overturn and fall over, The first is reportable as a DO but the latter is not. If the truck does not rollover onto the roof or further it is a fall over which according to a strict reading of the regs is not reportable

1 user thanked boblewis for this useful post.		caddyman on 03/05/2017(UTC)
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Woolf13		#3 Posted : 03 May 2017 12:38:01(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Yes, it is reportable to the HSE under RIDDOR as a dangerous occurrence. Dangerous occurrences are certain, specified ‘near-miss’ events (incidents with the potential to cause harm.) This could have been the fork lift truck (FLT) operator or anyone in the vicinity who was unlucky enough to be in the way when the FLT “overturns”. Schedule 2 of RIDDOR Dangerous Occurrences, lifting equipment states: “The overturning of any lifting equipment.” E.g. a FLT. Given that the HSE advise the following: FLT travel not to take place on uneven ground unless the lift truck is suitable for this e.g. a rough terrain FLT A vehicle must not be used in a way that might cause it to overturn, including being driven over unsuitable ground e.g. potholes potholes should not be allowed to develop, and if they are found they should be repaired promptly Due to the above and the information you provided this incident would be classed as a dangerous occurrence and would therefore be reportable under RIDDOR. I hope this helps?

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Brian Campbell		#4 Posted : 03 May 2017 14:36:02(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Agree with Woolf13, absolutely a Dangerous Occurence and fully reportable.

1 user thanked Brian Campbell for this useful post.		caddyman on 08/05/2017(UTC)
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philgray100		#5 Posted : 05 May 2017 09:42:14(UTC)
Rank: New forum user		this is definitiely RIDDOR.

1 user thanked philgray100 for this useful post.		caddyman on 08/05/2017(UTC)
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caddyman		#6 Posted : 08 May 2017 13:45:57(UTC)
Rank: Forum user		Originally Posted by: philgray100 this is definitiely RIDDOR. Many thanks guys - I did wonder how a FLT would roll over onto its roof? Much discussion has been had with a fellow CMIOSH - we often beg to differ - but it is healthy conversation - keep up the good work!! Regards, Dave


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