SAFETY

6.Personnel work platforms may utilize movable sections to extend the length of the platform perpendicular to the longitudinal center plane of the truck. Personnel work platforms with movable sections may have a different capacity for the platform when the movable sections are in the retracted and extended positions. Both capacities shall be clearly indicated on the personnel work platform nameplate. The rough terrain forklift truck information plate(s) or load capacity chart shall indicate the rated capacities for the personnel work platform with the movable sections in both extended and retracted.

7.A toe board with a minimum height from the platform floor of 5.90 inches (150 mm) shall be provided around the perimeter of the personnel work platform. At points of access to the personnel work platform the height of the toe boards may be reduced to 3.94 inches (100 mm). Toe boards may be attached to gates and removable guardrails.

8.Means shall be provided to prevent a side tilt attachment from tilting laterally when the personnel work platform is installed. Personnel work platforms, whether fitted to the forks or a quick interchange device, shall not be equipped with a side tilt device.

9.Means shall be provided to: a.securely retain the personnel work platform against the vertical face of the forks or carriage (fork mounted), or b.securely attach the personnel work platform to the lifting mechanism (quick interchange mounted).

10.The personnel work platform shall be provided with restraining means for personnel on the personnel work platform. Personnel work platforms equipped with movable sections shall meet the same restraining requirements. The restraining means shall consist of either a guardrail enclosing the entire perimeter of the personnel work platform, or a guardrail enclosing all but the side of the personnel work platform that faces the intended work area. A permanent guardrail or similar structure shall be provided on the side closest to the lifting mechanism. The lanyard anchorage points shall only be provided on the permanent part of the personnel work platform structure.

11.Protection shall be provided from moving parts of the rough terrain forklift truck that present a hazard to personnel on the personnel work platform.

12.All guardrails shall have a height from the personnel work platform floor of 42.32 inches ± 5.95 inches (1075 mm ± 75 mm) around its upper periphery. Midrails shall also be provided and shall be located not further than 21.65 inches (550 mm) from the guardrails and the toe board.

13.Gates which are hinged on the side shall open inward shall have a positive latch, even if they automatically return to the closed position.

14.Chains or ropes shall not be used for guardrails or access openings on the personnel work platform.

15.Each guardrail and midrail shall withstand a concentrated test load of 225 pound-force (1000 N) applied at any point in any direction without visible permanent deformation.