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#1 Posted : 11 November 2004 15:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By John C I have been advised there is a statutory requirement that moving forklift trucks are to maintain a minimum distance of 3 vehicle lengths. If this is a statutory requirement, rather than a rule of thumb or advice, can someone direct me to the source of this please. Thanks, John
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#2 Posted : 11 November 2004 15:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By Simon Carrier John I have had a look through my FL training stuff and it does indeed imply that a 3 vehicle safe distance is required, due to inefficient brakes, load stability etc, however I cannot find it in any of the Guidance notes and therefore would suggest that it is good practise, no doubt I will be put right by someone more skilled than I. However in the mean time hope this helps. Simon
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#3 Posted : 13 November 2004 13:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By John C I have found out where the information came from. It is in an RTITB test paper. The questions relates to the separation distance of lift trucks down an "aisle".
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#4 Posted : 15 November 2004 10:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By Wayne Midgley I know there is an OSHA requirement but cannot put my finger on the exact clause just now. If that will help gis a shout. Have you tried looking in the Rider Operated lift trucks-operator training ACOP? Wayne
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