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FPS Guidance on the movement of long loads using forklift trucks

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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this document is to provide industry guidance for lifting and handling of long loads carried on the forks of forklift trucks. Whilst the primary use of fork lift trucks is to handle palletised loads, it is the intention of this document to provide guidance on the lifting and handling of long loads often associated with piling and foundation activities, which are not generally palletised.

It is not the intention of this document to provide guidance on the carriage of underslung loads. Further information on this topic is available from www.cpa.uk.net/sfpsgpublications This document should be read in conjunction with all other legislation, HSE and good practice guidance currently published - www.hse.gov.uk

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