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RO  
#1 Posted : 04 March 2011 15:34:23(UTC)
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What is the latest safety thoughts in the construction/demolition industry about using man baskets on telehandlers for work at height?
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MB1  
#2 Posted : 04 March 2011 16:48:47(UTC)
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MB1
Sharks, Is this in the similar situation of use of moving people by forklift in a purpose built basket? If so I believe that this practice is only advised in exceptional circumstances and not as normal practice.
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Mike W  
#3 Posted : 06 March 2011 22:19:40(UTC)
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Mike W
Check out the guidance offered by HSE. They have produced a couple of useful documents: PM28 - www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/pm28.pdf SIM 01/2007/07 - www.hse.gov.uk/foi/inter...tors/ag_food/1_07_07.pdf These should help!
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Plant trainer  
#4 Posted : 09 March 2011 15:05:33(UTC)
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A very valuable document has just been released as a free to download from: http://www.cpa.uk.net/p/Telehandlers/ PM 28 as mentioned elsewhere also gives all the information you need, take note in the new guidance document that it clearly states that "non-integrated platforms shall not be used on construction sites".
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richv  
#5 Posted : 10 March 2011 13:12:35(UTC)
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My interpretation of the various guidance available is that it is not deemed a good practice. However if you proceed with this man-basket approach you need to consider that the FLT / Telehandler doing the lifting becomes subject to a 6 monthly LOLER inspection as it is being used to lift people rather than the 12 month equipment inspection. Richard
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