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Many thanks Kim.

 

I thought that L117 related to training and wasn’t aware that it superseded HSG6. I’ll have to look at that.

 

Matt

 

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Matthew

 

Although you are asking about hand operated trucks not ride-on.

 

If you look at the current HSE guidance there is no longer a need to do FLT assessments as HSG6 has been superseded by L117 Rider operated lift trucks.

 

However, I use a document issued in Feb 13 by Strategic Forum for construction - Medical Fitness to Operate Construction Plant (HSE was part of the working group for this document). I think this was on jiscmail earlier this year, but have attached.

 

Thanks

 

Kim

 

Kim Scaysbrook
Occupational Health Advisor
Environment and Resources Department
Nottinghamshire County Council
Byron House
Millers Way
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4NX

Tel 01623 665960
Fax 01623 665969
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From: [log in to unmask] [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Hawkins, Matthew X [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 17 September 2013 11:30
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Lift truck operator health assessments

Dear list,

 

We currently undertake health assessment on any operator who uses a ride-on truck, including pallet trucks.

 

This was based upon discussion with EMAS a few moons ago.

 

We are currently debating whether or not there is a need to widen the criteria, given that the theoretical risk of collapse and subsequent harm/damage, when using trucks that are propelled whilst the operator is standing (on the floor), is perhaps just as high. In our organisation, we have very little evidence of actual harm/damage in this context versus the ride-on trucks.

 

Does anyone out there health assess those who operate hand trucks (not ride on) and if so, what is your rationale for this?

 

Thanks,

 

Matt

 

 

 

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