Ross Salmon

Summary of Key Updates The Low Level Order Picker will be reclassified from the A2 category to a new E0 category within the Order Picker group. Reach Truck categories D1 and D2 will be consolidated into a single D1 category, with height restrictions removed. Within the Tow Tractor (H category), the H3 designation will be discontinued and all weight restrictions removed. The J category will be streamlined to include only J1, J3, J5, J7, and J8, with no height limitations. A new M4 designation...

One of the most important things a forklift operator can do, is to wear their seatbelt. It is often a question we get asked and it does cause quite a lot of debates. "Do I have to wear a seatbelt on my forklift?". It isn't down to the employer to set the rules, or subject to risk assessment. It is your responsibility. The answer is YES, you must wear your seat belt on your forklift for the following reasons: 1. It's a legal requirement, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,...