I have also only known FLT drivers to fail individual visual acuity which is
6/9 in one eye & 6/12 in the other that is corrected vision, I also send
them to the option if they fail on the keystone
Chris Leek
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From: Paul Darcy [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 31 July 2003 08:22
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: fork lift truck medicals
Dear Diane,
How did the company arrive at it's protocol. What standards of fitness
to drive lift trucks does the company use?
I have only found the DVLA standards for fitness to drive although I
have seen a reference to a HSE publication HSG(6) - I've not seen this
document. The link below may be of limited help too
http://www.ttt-services.co.uk/medic_stand.htm
One company I did some fork lift medicals for, a failure of the
stereopsis test on the keystone triggered a referral to an optician for
a thorough assessment. From experience, a significant proportion of
people failed the keystone test (stereopsis) but had a satisfactory
optician test without requiring any correction - I cannot recall anyone
being 'unfit' for lift trucks through poor depth perception. I have
known a lift truck driver with monocular vision with a perfect safety
record.
It would be interesting to hear other comments about this.
Regards
Paul D'Arcy,
Occupational Health Manager (Acting)
Occupational Health
Hammersmith Hospital
Developing And Supporting People To Make Healthcare Better
Direct Line 020 8383 1024
Internal Ext 31024
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