Forkliftaction.com

DISCUSSION FORUMS : Forkliftaction.communicate

My forum profile

Printable version

Discussion Forums Home

Forum:

Lifting machines

Discussion:

Collapsible kift cage for forklift maintenance

Number of messages: 5

START MESSAGE:

budcoh
Ohio, United States

Am looking for collapsible cage that can be easily transported to the job site and that will allow the mechanic to be lifted on the forks to perform maintenance on the chains and roller bearings. I saw one advertised while cruising the internet but can't find it again. Appreciate a brand name or website. Please reply here or directly to me at budcoh at columbus dot rr dot com. Thanx Bud

-------------------------
DIRTFT -- (an acronymn for do it right the first time)

Posted 10 May 2007 11:48 PM

Report this message

REPLIES:

Sort replies by

BrianS
Texas, United States

Contact Trading Point Products at 281-648-2723 and ask for Chris. They have a fully collapsable working platform and it has several options. They are in Texas.

Posted 24 May 2007 11:10 PM

Report this message

joseph_h
Michigan, United States

budcoh:

Depending on the type of servicing or maintenance being performed,
the use of such a basket could be in violation of the OSHA lockout/tagout regulations. Refer to OSHA 1910.147, the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) and OSHA 1910.147 Appendix A and also to ITSDF B56.1-2005, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, 4.17, Elevating Personnel, especially 4.17.2(b) to ensure compliance.

OSHA state plans may have additional requirements.

Modified 30 May 2007 05:44 AM
by poster.

Report this message

joseph_h
Michigan, United States

budcoh:

A work platform is considered a front-end attachment and as such requires the approval of the forklift manufacturer prior to use and it also requires a change to the capacity/load plate on the forklift. Refer to OSHA 1910.178(a)(4)(5).

Some manufacturers may not approve the use of a work platform due to liability issues. In some cases they might not be able to because their forklift does not meet the ITSDF B.56.1, Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, which requires a means to prevent unintended descent in excess of 0.6 m/s in case of hose failure as listed in 7.37.4(b).

There is no carte blanche approval given for the use of work platforms.

Posted 29 May 2007 00:29 AM

Report this message

budcoh
Ohio, United States

Thanks for the info. Perhaps I was not clear enough. The cage would only be used by mechanics while performing inspection and maintenance of the chains and roller bearings. It would not be used as an "attachment" - for example, during order picking. It would be removed immediately after maintenance. Certainly, one mechanic and a few tools would not be over capacity ? Although, the load center might be extended should the mechanic step back to admire his work. In all seriousness, will review your citations. Appreciate your responses, believe you've also answered my previous questions. Cordially, Bud Cohan

-------------------------
DIRTFT -- (an acronymn for do it right the first time)

Posted 29 May 2007 03:55 AM

Report this message

Forkliftaction.com accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to the rules. Click here for more information.

FORUM GLOSSARY

Click for description.

FORUM

DISCUSSION

MESSAGES

NICKNAME

SIGNATURE

FORUMS

Discuss: Industry News & Whispers

Discuss: Conferences, trade shows & other events

Discuss: Mechanical Troubleshooting

Discuss: Technical arena. Did you know? Who knows?

Discuss: Machines. Forklifts, stackers, telehandlers, container handlers and reach stackers

Discuss: Business issues

Discuss: Safety, training & legislation

Discuss: Fun at work