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24. The platform must be fully lowered for personnel
to enter and exit. Personnel must not climb on any
part of the forklift in attempting to enter and exit.
25. Any harness, body belt, lanyard, or deceleration
device that has sustained permanent deformation
or is otherwise damaged must be replaced.
26. Modifications to the platform that are detrimental
to its safe use are prohibited.
Work Platform Design Requirements
(Per ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2005, Sec. 8.24)
1. A platform floor having a slip-resistant surface
located not more than 8 inches (200 mm) above the
normal load-supporting surface of the forks.
2. Floor dimensions, which shall not exceed two
times the load center distance of 24 inches (610
mm) listed on the forklift nameplate, measured
parallel to the longitudinal center plane of the fork-
lift, nor have a width greater than the overall width
of the forklift [measured across the load-bearing
tires] plus 10 inches (250 mm) on either side.
Minimum space for each person on the platform
shall not be less than 18 inches (450 mm) in either
direction.
3. A 4 inch (100 mm) minimum height toe plate,
which may be omitted at the access opening.
4. An overhead protective device, when requested by
the user.
5. Protection for personnel in their normal working
position on the platform from moving parts of the
forklift that may present a hazard.
6. Information prominently indicated on the plat-
form:
a. maximum work load including personnel and
equipment, and
b. weight of empty platform.
SAFETY
WARNING
Use ONLY an approved work platform for ele-
vating personnel.
NEVER move the machine with the work plat-
form in a raised position or with personnel on
board.
NEVER tilt the platform forward, rearward, or
to the side with personnel aboard.
ALWAYS engage the PWP System and follow
the Mandatory Work Platform Safety Rules
when elevating personnel.
Work Platform System Switch
PWP
Remote
Shutdown
Switch
Electrical
Connection
Remote Shutdown Switch
with Coiled Wire Connector