All.

Just a quick poll as to the allowed direction of travel for a ride on PPT.

The operative, and his manager, are both ok with this arrangement.

When the PPT is travelling around the warehouse the forks are leading in the direction of travel. Small loads, below head height, are on the forks at times. The warehouse has pallet racking and a few large doors that need to be negotiated.

Do any of my peers work in a warehouse environment where this would be allowed?

I would appreciate any comments.


Thanks


Andy

Andy

We have a manufacturing environment not warehousing and use ride-on PPT's , we operate our ride-on with the forks leading in the travel direction. This method of operation makes the vehicle much easier to control, steering is much easier and seems to put less stress on the operator joints .

The team members will reverse after depositing a load and then as soon as they can again start to drive in a forks leading position. When we do have occasion to drive forks trailing due to vision obstructions, the team members stand side on and stands against the raised side arm, but the steering can be difficult if you try and turn on the side your standing. We also have operators who will dismount the truck and walk with the forks trailing.

To reinforce Brian's point your risk assessment will help determine your travel direction. Your assessment should consider pedestrian interaction, the working environment (blind corners etc.), ramps, noise, lighting etc.

Mark