Forklift Man Cage safety checklist;
- Must be manufactured in accordance with Australian Standard AS 2359.1
- Must have guardrails, mid rails and kick boards fitted
- Gates must open inwards only with spring loaded latch installed for automatic closing
- Two metre high guard must be fitted to the back of the platform. This shall be sufficiently wide that prevents contact to the lifting mechanism.
- Must be operated with the tilt lever on the forklift controls that is locked out or made inoperable. Alternatively, must have a fall restraint system that comprises of a full harness and short lanyard to allow free movement within the confines of the platform only
- Operating instructions must be available
- Safe working load must be displayed in a prominent position
- Man cage shall be properly secured to the forks in such a way that it cannot slide, tilt or be displaced
- Should only be used by a competent forklift operator
- Should only be used while an operator is at the controls of the forklift or there is an independent means of access to and egress from the platform.
