Forklift Safety Tip #26 Does A Forklift Require A Reversing Beeper Or Lights?
According to WorkCover’s website, the simple answer is No.
However if these warning devices are fitted to the forklift the employer must maintain them. If a risk assessment at the workplace identifies that reversing forklifts are a potential risk, the appropriate control measure may be to fit lights and reversing beepers. It is, however, the operator’s responsibility, to look in the direction of travel at all times.
Obviously, if forklifts are used at night time or in places with poor lighting then headlamps should be used. Break lights, indicators etc: are only required when getting a forklift registered to use on the road. As a general rule, if the forklift came with lights and a reversing beeper then you have to have them. If it didn’t come with them, you don’t need to have them fitted.
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