Prepare written instructions on the nature and frequency of inspections, testing and maintenance, taking into account the work to be done and the environmental conditions to which the truck will be exposed and ensuring that the instructions are at least equivalent to the minimum requirements established by the manufacturer and any applicable regulations. Records must be maintained and kept on site.
Where lift trucks are leased, the company should have a written agreement of the nature and frequency of testing and maintenance at initiation of the rental/leasing agreement. Records of arrangements, testing and maintenance must be monitored and kept on file.
Crack testing should be conducted yearly on the forks and carriage, and results of testing kept on file.
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