British Standards

[Dai the Socket]

Right. For my technology coursework I've got to do a system analysis of a company to do with transport.

I chose pennine parcels who deliver pallets all over the UK through the palletline system. The loading / unloading and logistics are needing to be analysed.

I need to find out what british standards apply to them. I'm thinking about forklift trucks and such, as including one main british standard would suffice.

I have no ida how to find out what applies, and the website isn't helpful.

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about them or got any advice. I'm going to ask my client what they think may apply to them but he may well not know. Deadline Wednesday. Funfunfun.

Thanks,

Nick

[anzo]

All the Safety checks required; here

As far as Standards, or law fork trucks must be inspected, I think (don't mark me on this) every 12 months. Its like an MOT for trucks, if they pass they must be marked with a 'Thorough Examination' label. This has been bought on by LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regs) 1998 and PUWER (Provison and Use of Work Equipment Regs) 1998, they're the two legislations that generally apply to ensure that the work equipment, and the lifting equipment in the workplace is safe.

Heath and Safety at Work Act 1974 may also apply here;

Section 2(3)

the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees

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Which basically means training to the Fork Truck driver

Back to the truck testing. The truck will be inspected on;

• Tyre Pressures
• Brakes
• Pivot points
• Condition of Operation Controls
• Safety devices (reverse alarms, hazard lighting ect)
• Fork Chain condition
• and POSSIBILY the qualifications of selected truck drivers.

Theres is loads and loads to it, It just depends how far you want to go into it.

Pallet Safety - Click Here (Word Document)

Pallet Regulations (to meet BS) - Click Here (.pdf File!)

The British Standard No. for safety of trucks is BS 5777

The British Standard No. for wooden pallets is BS 2629

Need anymore advice, PM me.

Edited February 20, 2006 by anzo

[sexymike]

did u write all that,

i remember doing coursework that involved ISO s n all that, cant member where i got the info from

sorry

[anzo]

did u write all that,

yeppy, I do Health and Safety for a living...unforunatly.

[Si]

I got a distinction on my health and safety exam with City and Guilds Well Chuffed

[Prawny Baby]

well i know i can access the BS through something called an ATHENS account at my uni library...... some sort of uni affiliated account that gives us access to all the british standards...... i dont THINK its just engineering related....