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Hi,

I have just been told by an auditor that even though we have and use 99.9% of reach trucks here on our site, we have to carry out the final licencing assessment on a counterbalance! He said it was because liquid i.e. oil water etc is part of the practical test and must be physically completed.
I asked what we do about railway lines and overhead powerlines as we don't have them on site.
What are your thoughts?
  • Posted 7 May 2010 07:21
  • By paddyB
  • joined 23 Apr'09 - 51 messages
  • Queensland, Australia

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