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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-I)10.1.6 ModificationsModifications or additions that affect capacity orsafe operation shall not be performed withoutprior written approval from the forklift truckmanufacturer. Capacity, operation, <strong>and</strong>maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decalsshall be changed accordingly.10.1.7 Overhead Guardsa. Users shall ensure that high lift rider trucks,including order picker trucks, are equipped withan overhead guard manufactured in accordancewith ASME B56.1, unless all ofthe followingconditions are met:1. Vertical movement ofthe liftingmechanism is restricted to 72 in. (1800 mm) orless from the ground.2. The truck will be operated only in anarea where:i. The bottom of the top tiered loadis not higher than 72 in. (1800mm) <strong>and</strong> the top is not more than120 in. (3000 mm) from theground where tiered.ii.Only stable (preferablyinterlocked, unitized orcontainerized) loads are h<strong>and</strong>led.iii. There is protection against fallingobjects from adjacent high stackareas.3. The truck is marked to identify whereit can be operated.b. Rough terrain forklift trucks shall be fittedwith an overhead guard manufactured inaccordance with ASME B56.6.c. An overhead guard is intended to offerprotection to the operator from falling objects, butit cannot protect against every possible impact.Therefore, it should not be considered a substitutefor good judgement <strong>and</strong> care in load h<strong>and</strong>ling.10.1.8 Fire Hazard AreasPowered forklift trucks for operation in fire hazardareas shall be ofthe type recommended inANSIINFPA 505 ("Powered Industrial Trucks,Type Designation <strong>and</strong> Areas ofUse").10.1.9 Work AtmosphereThe operation offorklift trucks affects theconcentrations ofcarbon monoxide <strong>and</strong> oxygen inthe work location. Concentrations ofthesematerials in the work location must meet therequirements of29 CFR 1910, OccupationalSafety <strong>and</strong> Health <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ard</strong>s for General Industry.10.1.10 Electric-Battery­Operated TrucksUse ofelectric-battery-operated trucks is restrictedto those trucks that meet the requirements ofANSJIUL 583.10.1.11 Internal-CombustionTrucksUse ofinternal-combustion-powered forklifttrucks is restricted to those trucks that meet therequirements ofANSIIUL 558.10.1.12 Fork ArmFor forklift trucks purchased after December1984, each fork arm shall be clearly stamped withits rated capacity in an area readily visible <strong>and</strong> notsubject to wear. For example, the designation1500 x 24 means 1,500-lb (680-kg) capacity at24-in. (600-mm) load center.10.1.13 Design <strong>St<strong>and</strong>ard</strong>sa. Structural, mechanical, <strong>and</strong> electricalcomponents shall meet all requirements ofASMEB56.1.b. The safety features <strong>and</strong> operation shallconform, at a minimum, to the provisions ofASMEB56.1.Chapter 10Forklift Trucks 10-2

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