5.10.5 Attachments
1) Attachments are designed to increase the scope of forklifts. In each case it must be remembered that the use of an attachment can radically alter the fork lift’s stability characteristics and hence its safety.
2) Preferably, any attachment should be made by the manufacturer of the fork lift, and its incorporation on the fork lift done in consultation with them; otherwise it is essential that the adequate testing is carried out before the equipment is allowed into general use.
3) The use of attachments may involve additional training for operators to ensure overloading does not occur.