Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: FALLING

basket.The width of the material basket was approximately 16 feet and the width of the all terrain forklift wheel base was approximately 8 feet. (b) Construction site: Employees were exposed to a potential fall hazard while working from the material basket that did not have any guardrail system. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard while using an all terrain forklift for personnel to work from is to follow the requirements set forth in the ASME B56.6-2002 which states: 8.24 Platforms for elevating Personnel 8.24.1(b): floor dimensions which shall not exceed two times the load center distance listed on the rough terrain forklift truck nameplate, measured parallel to the longitudinal center plane of the truck, nor have a width greater than the overall width of the truck [measured across the load bearing tires plus 10 in. (250 mm) on either side]. Minimum space for each person on the platform shall not be less than 18 in. (450 mm) in either direction. 8.24.1(l): restraining means such as a guardrail or a means for securing personnel such as a body belt or lanyard.