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Posted By JB
On the subject of fork truck maintenance we are currently reviewing our maintenance arrangements, and I would welcome help in determining whether a particular company is competent to carry out thorough examinations & testing as per LOLER & PUWER. They have 20 years experience, have been doing our exams for 5 years, seem to know what they are doing, but are they competent? They do not belong to a trade association and are not accredited to a particular standard etc. Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted By David Horenr
I was responsible for the implementation of the Forklift Truck Examination Department within my former employer business, a major forklift truck manufacturer. The selection of the Examination Engineers was to the letter of the LOLER ACOP – i.e. proof of relevant experience and training. I left this company in 2003 and took up a position as H&S Manger with major multi – national. Now from the other side of the fence, I have been appalled by the gross incompetence’s demonstrated by the insurance company inspectors that provide for the statutory examination of my current employers lifting equipment. If your current supplier can provide the all import proof of competence, then stay with them After all the failure of any lifting equipment can be extremely dangerous.
However, it must be ensured that the statutory examinations (LOLER 9.3) are carried out Independently of the maintenance required by PUWER 5.2
David Horner
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Posted By Innes Gray With ref to your line can I make a few points ask a few questions PLEASE CORRECT if I get things wrong. "However, it must be ensured that the statutory examinations (LOLER 9.3) are carried out Independently of the maintenance required by PUWER 5.2" 1: As user of the equipment you are responsible for the forktruck thorough examinations. There is no difference if the equipment is hired or owned by you see FAQ for more detail. 2: If on hire from company X They repair service. ? can they carry out thorough examinations. I know a few who do this in house, that said they all have different departments so that it is never the person that would service and carry out a through examination. I know some get Insurance Company to carry out the inspection and don’t do through inspections One is in the top 3 forklift suppliers in the country (That way I would say is better totally Independent) 2a: If the truck is owned by you repaired and serviced by you I think the answer would be. No you can’t do the through examination (Get the Insurance Company to do for you) Or contract out to larger forklift company. Follow Link bellow 2b:If the truck is owned by you repaired and serviced by Jo Blogs and Son you go to a recommended company. Just like MOT not all garages can do MOT’s If a bigger company that is Accredited. I think another engineer rather than the one that is carrying out day to day servicing would be a better solution. Just like taking your car to the garage you don’t have to go to another just to get MOT 3: Follow this link for a list of companies that will carry out Through inspections http://www.thoroughexamination.org/accredited.htm4: Follow this link for a FAQ page from the same site http://www.thoroughexamination.org/faqs.htm
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Posted By Merv Newman
While we are on the subject of FLTs, may I test your knowledge ? Loaded or unloaded, when moving, at what height from the floor should the forks or the front part of the load be ? Bottle of Nuits St George for the first imho correct answer.
Merv
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Posted By paul price
Merv you do not say what type of FLT both reach and counter balace unladen thenforks should be tilted back and be approx 3-4 inches at the heel of the forks and 4-5 inches at the tip . A reach truck laden with the forks in the load should be12 inches off the floor plus depth of pallet.with a counterbalance truck the load should be 4 inches off the floor but terrain would need to be a consideration as would depth of paalett. Hope this helps. Paul
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Posted By Danny Swygart
It would depend on the environment in which the truck was being used Merv.
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