Is your maintenance engineer a bright spark or an explosion risk?
An increasing number of forklift trucks operate in potentially explosive atmospheres. Explosion protection specialist Pyroban argues that factory operations managers need to understand the risks associated with forklift truck maintenance by engineers who do not have the proper training.
In order to operate safely in an explosive atmosphere, forklift trucks must be modified to meet the requirements of the ATEX explosive atmosphere regulations and be maintained by a specifically trained engineer.
Pyroban says one of the key steps to ensuring continued vehicle safety in explosive atmospheres is to use engineers trained specifically on the explosion proof system.
Pyroban primarily trains forklift dealers' engineers to carry out the service and maintenance of the explosion-proof trucks because they are usually local and can respond quickly to any service related calls. To support them, Pyroban's own specialist engineers are located throughout the UK should an engineer require additional help.
In line with current legislation, all forklift trucks are legally required to undergo a Thorough Examination which is very similar to a car MoT in principle. Lift trucks that are fitted with explosion protection are now also required by law to undergo an annual safety audit (EX-ASA). The EX-ASA is a Pyroban initiative that must be carried out by one of Pyroban's specialist engineers.
Contact: Pyroban; Tel: 01273 466200
