Can anyone help me confirm... A forklift generally requires a thorough inspection every year, unless the risk assessment identifies harsh euse or environment that could require a shorter time. I guess, as people carrying equipment must be thoroughly inspected every 6 months, then it would suit that a forklift that uses a man basket must therefore follow a six monthly inspection? Andy

Andy, You are absolutely correct. If a FLT is used to lift a 'man cage' the frequency of examining for the FLT (and cage) drops down to 6 monthly.

I would go with Toe on this one

Thanks again for the info guys, I found this in the "Rider-operated lift trucks Operator training and safe use Approved Code of Practice and guidance" which may help others following this post. 18 You should make sure the lift truck has been thoroughly examined by a competent person within the previous 12 months (six months for equipment used for lifting people), or sooner if the competent person considers this appropriate, or in accordance with an examination scheme. In this context, the competent person would be a qualified engineer or similar. If a truck is assembled on site, it needs to be thoroughly examined before use. Also see paragraphs 165-173 for more information. Andy

Don't really deal with FLT's MEWP's etc anymore but decided to look at the regulations, only realised that they now have a self assessment that makes it more interesting as you get to answer questions at the end of each section. I gather this can be used for CPD purposes aswell.