Discussion:
Half Cab weather protection

what are the H&S regulations about fitting a forklift with a front screen and 3/4 canvas cab, I've been told canvas/flexi rear screens not now allowed because H&S recomendations state it should have a wiper fitted..therein it has to be glass screen !! is this correct ?
  • Posted 13 Oct 2010 08:25
  • By Bentforks
  • joined 13 Oct'10 - 1 message
  • Cleveland, United Kingdom
Laughing every day
Showing items 1 - 2 of 2 results.
You are correct, this is not a new requirements but has been about in the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations and various other standards for more than 10 years.
  • Posted 27 Oct 2010 16:44
  • By clem
  • joined 20 Jan'06 - 7 messages
  • Berkshire, United Kingdom
Hi bentforks
I'm in Australia so can't comment on UK H&S requirements.
However keep in mind forklift operator has to have good around visibility to operate safely including being able to see where pedestrians are, to place and pick up loads, and to be able to check clearances to fixed objects and stacks of products
  • Posted 21 Oct 2010 10:48
  • By John_Lambert
  • joined 30 May'06 - 74 messages
  • Victoria, Australia
Better to strive and experience all life's colours from pain to ecstasy than to exist in a grey life

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

PREMIUM business

Lift Technologies Inc.
Global leader - manufactures masts, carriages, sideshifters & fork positioners
Latest job alerts …
East Syracuse, United States
Saratoga, United States
Columbia, SC, United States
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Global Industry News
edition #1237 - 3 July 2025
While innovation and new technology are evolving at what seems to be an ever-increasing pace, the need to capture the data (telemetry) from this tech, and the ability to utilise it (telematics) for efficiency and cost savings, is one area attracting more and more attention ... Continue reading
Upcoming industry events …
October 6-9, 2025 - Detroit, MI, United States
October 6-9, 2025 - Detroit, MI, United States
November 14, 2025 - Melbourne, Australia
Global Industry News
edition #1237 - 3 July 2025
While innovation and new technology are evolving at what seems to be an ever-increasing pace, the need to capture the data (telemetry) from this tech, and the ability to utilise it (telematics) for efficiency and cost savings, is one area attracting more and more attention ... Continue reading