Working safely with a Reachstacker

Employees in storage, transshipment and industry who use a Reachstacker to perform loading-unloading and moving operations.

The Reachstacker is a multifunctional machine, which, among other things, can be used in combination with various accessories in addition to loading and unloading and moving containers, machines, boxes, etc.

The Reachstacker can then be used to perform heavy and complicated lifting tasks, as well as be used as a so-called pick and carry crane.

Moreover, the Occupational Health and Safety Act stipulates that the employer must ensure, that his staff is adequately trained. moreover, the requirements for a machinist's knowledge and insight are getting higher and higher.

This entire training is in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Decree Article 8

The certificate holder is not authorized to drive a forklift.

When in doubt, it is advisable to consult the requirements on behalf of insurance companies and the client in addition to the legal requirements.

It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that the employee possesses the proper driver's license when driving on public roads or company premises with telehandlers. see:

https://www.rdw.nl/particulier/voertuigen/auto/hetrijbewijs/categorie-t-op-het-rijbewijs