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4.6 Lifting of people

Lifting of people: The lifting or carrying of people is prohibited without special

training and working platforms. The following safety measures must be taken if a

working platform is used to lift people with industrial trucks designed for the transport

of goods:

– The working platform must meet the manufacturer's requirements according to

ASME B56.1-2004;

– Ensure that guards are provided for employees in the normal working position on

the platform to protect them against potentially dangerous moving parts of the

industrial truck.

– Ensure that the necessary retaining systems – such as rails, chains, ropes, safety

belt(s) with chain links, or shock absorbers, etc., – are in place and are used

correctly;

– Ensure that the laden or unladen lifting system can rise smoothly to the maximum

lift height and that all lift interruption systems – where fitted – are ready for use;

– An overhead guard must be provided for the driver if operating conditions require it;

– All safety belts, rails or shock absorbers that are permanently deformed or

otherwise damaged must be replaced.

If an industrial truck has a working platform, the operator must comply with both the

measures set out in ASME B56.1-2004 and the following safety precautions:

– Make sure that the platform meets the manufacturer's requirements in accordance

with ASME B56.1-2004;

– Make sure that it is used only with an industrial truck satisfying the requirements of

ASME B56.10-1992 (for manually operated high-lift trucks);

– Attach the platform fixing devices and secure the platform to the fork carrier or the

fork;

– Fork carriers and / or forks used to lift people and to carry the platform must be

secured to prevent them from tipping;

– The lift mast must always be vertical - never use it tilted toward the side;

– The platform must always be horizontal and centered and must not be tilted either

forward or backward during lifting;

– The industrial truck is in a stable, horizontal position;

– Move all travel regulators to neutral and apply the parking brake;

– Before lifting people, mark out the area with traffic cones or other objects to indicate

high-level work.

– People must be raised and lowered slowly and carefully and only when expressly

requested;

– Avoid overhead obstacles and power cables;

– Keep your hands and feet away from all controls not needed at present;