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COSHH & Other Regulations
Other regulations that have an impact on safe working of fork lift trucks are:
Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, assessments must be made of the risks involved with handling, storing and using substances that are hazardous to health.
Examples of such issues could include electric truck battery maintenance and charging and the storage of spare LPG bottles.
Further information is available in:
Containers
When operating fork lift trucks in potentially flammable or explosive environment, it must be protected by a suitable flameproof system according to the nature of the risk.
Specialist guidance on methods of protection must be sought under the ATEX Directive, effective from 30th June 2003.
Driving on the Public Highway
If a fork lift truck is used on the public highway, it must be registered, taxed and comply with relevant road vehicle lighting regulations.
IC engine fork lift trucks are classified as “Works Trucks” and are taxed higher than electric powered fork lift trucks which are classified as “Special Concessionary Vehicles”. The minimum insurance required must cover third party risks.
No MOT certificate is required but it must be safe and fully serviceable.
When driving a fork lift truck on the public highway, the driver must hold a current Department of Transport Category B Driving Licence. Further information can be obtained from DVLA, Swansea or Local Vehicle Licencing Offices.
Useful References
The information above is not meant to be a definitive statement of the legal position. Attention is drawn to U.K Statutory Instruments, Health and Safety Executive Regulations and Guidance that covers these subjects in detail.
The following general booklets are available from HSE Books:
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HS(G)6 Safety in Working with Lift Trucks
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HS(G)76 Health and Safety in Retail and Wholesales Premises
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L22 Safe Use of Work Equipment, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
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L113 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment, Lifting Operational and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
As part of its commitment to providing its clients with safe equipment and improving the safety of the work environment, Rushlift provide guidance and advice on all aspects of the regulations outlined above.