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A work platform is considered a front-end attachment and as such requires the approval of the forklift manufacturer prior to use and it also requires a change to the capacity/load plate on the forklift. Refer to OSHA 1910.178(a)(4)(5).

Some manufacturers may not approve the use of a work platform due to liability issues. In some cases they might not be able to because their forklift does not meet the ITSDF B.56.1, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, which requires a means to prevent unintended descent in excess of 0.6 m/s in case of hose failure as listed in 7.37.4(b).

There is no carte blanche approval given for the use of work platforms.