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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 ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH