May forklifts, front-end loaders, or similar equipment support platforms?
Forklifts can support platforms only when the entire platform is attached to the fork and the fork-lift does not move horizontally when workers are on the platform. [1926.451(c)(2)(v)] Front-end loaders and similar equipment can support scaffold platforms only when they’ve been specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use. [1926.451(c)(2)(iv)] Also see, OSHA Standards Interpretation and Compliance Letter: 09/30/1999 – Forklifts in construction: Elevating personnel and operator training.
