Guidance

Engineers’ Wages – Payment at the start of the day until they arrive back home or at the start of a shift until the end of the shift?

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This question has been highlighted in the European Court when a Spanish employee claimed that he should be paid from the time he left home until the time he arrived back. The Working Times Directive does place a 48-hour maximum on the work time demands of an employer, upon their employees.   The employee can opt […]

Engineers’ Wages – Payment at the start of the day until they arrive back home or at the start of a shift until the end of the shift? READ MORE >

This question has been highlighted in the European Court when a Spanish employee claimed that he should be paid from the time he left home until the time he arrived back. The Working Times Directive does place a 48-hour maximum on the work time demands of an employer, upon their employees.   The employee can opt

What are the guidelines for fork extensions?

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Fork arm extensions are intended to be fully engaged with the load, i.e. the load should be against the fork shank. Fork arm extensions are not designed to be tip loaded, and at least 50% of the load should always be supported by the parent fork arm. Fork arm extensions intended for fork arm blade

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Fork arm extensions are intended to be fully engaged with the load, i.e. the load should be against the fork shank. Fork arm extensions are not designed to be tip loaded, and at least 50% of the load should always be supported by the parent fork arm. Fork arm extensions intended for fork arm blade

What is the recommended minimum size for a gangway (not the operating aisle) or transfer aisle for a typically sized standard reach truck?

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It is not possible for the FLTA to advise on gangway width as there are so many factors to take into account. The dimension of the widest part of any truck, or its load, likely to use the gangway would be the starting point.  For a conventional Reach Truck, our recommendation would be to allow

What is the recommended minimum size for a gangway (not the operating aisle) or transfer aisle for a typically sized standard reach truck? READ MORE >

It is not possible for the FLTA to advise on gangway width as there are so many factors to take into account. The dimension of the widest part of any truck, or its load, likely to use the gangway would be the starting point.  For a conventional Reach Truck, our recommendation would be to allow

Is it within regulations to use a human cage on a forklift truck if the truck has twin lift chains?

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It is not a requirement for a machine to have dual chains in order to be used as a “man up” solution however, there are several other obligations that the FLTA feel we should make you aware of: One of the primary obligations that you have is to ensure that any truck which is being

Is it within regulations to use a human cage on a forklift truck if the truck has twin lift chains? READ MORE >

It is not a requirement for a machine to have dual chains in order to be used as a “man up” solution however, there are several other obligations that the FLTA feel we should make you aware of: One of the primary obligations that you have is to ensure that any truck which is being

When a Very Narrow Aisle truck F1 is put into service in a warehouse whose responsibility is it to ensure the truck is specified correctly to comply with the SEMA code of practice in regards to rack and truck clearance while operating in a narrow aisle?

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If the problem is that you have been supplied, either by a dealer or manufacturer, with a machine that you feel is unsuitable for the application, then whilst it remains the responsibility of the business operating the warehouse (the duty holder) to ensure that they are providing the appropriate machine for the application, you should

When a Very Narrow Aisle truck F1 is put into service in a warehouse whose responsibility is it to ensure the truck is specified correctly to comply with the SEMA code of practice in regards to rack and truck clearance while operating in a narrow aisle? READ MORE >

If the problem is that you have been supplied, either by a dealer or manufacturer, with a machine that you feel is unsuitable for the application, then whilst it remains the responsibility of the business operating the warehouse (the duty holder) to ensure that they are providing the appropriate machine for the application, you should

Can you operate a forklift truck with a motorcycle license on a public highway?

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A motorcycle licence does not qualify a fork truck operator to venture onto the public highway.  Regardless of whether the trucks are to be driven within the immediate vicinity or over greater distances, the operator should hold the relevant Driver’s Licence, as detailed below: Larger forklift trucks would normally require large goods vehicle (LGV) entitlement

Can you operate a forklift truck with a motorcycle license on a public highway? READ MORE >

A motorcycle licence does not qualify a fork truck operator to venture onto the public highway.  Regardless of whether the trucks are to be driven within the immediate vicinity or over greater distances, the operator should hold the relevant Driver’s Licence, as detailed below: Larger forklift trucks would normally require large goods vehicle (LGV) entitlement

What official training is required to operate a Powered Pallet Truck or is familiarisation only required?

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Under PUWER regulations it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that staff receive suitable and sufficient training. Since that has been codified by the ABA (Accrediting Bodies Association) it is the benchmark against which the employer will be judged in the case of an incident that is investigated by the HSE. And the penalties for

What official training is required to operate a Powered Pallet Truck or is familiarisation only required? READ MORE >

Under PUWER regulations it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that staff receive suitable and sufficient training. Since that has been codified by the ABA (Accrediting Bodies Association) it is the benchmark against which the employer will be judged in the case of an incident that is investigated by the HSE. And the penalties for

Can a manager authorise an employee to drive a forklift truck Without a license?

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The simple answer is yes. However, if there is any type of accident or incident, the manager as an individual and the company would be liable to prosecution as it is a legal requirement to provide suitable and sufficient training. Forklift trucks have their own specific HSE guidance and regulations (L117). In the event of

Can a manager authorise an employee to drive a forklift truck Without a license? READ MORE >

The simple answer is yes. However, if there is any type of accident or incident, the manager as an individual and the company would be liable to prosecution as it is a legal requirement to provide suitable and sufficient training. Forklift trucks have their own specific HSE guidance and regulations (L117). In the event of

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