25.5.2 General
Consideration should be given to the following:
Lifting capacity required.
Adjustment required to facilitate varying loads, e.g. suspension eye and fork arms.
Available headroom.
The self-weight of the lifting fork.
Degree of portability required.
Method of control and control features required, e.g. grab handles.
Proximity of persons during operations.
Other safety features required, e.g. secondary positive holding device.
The documentation required by legislation. If this is not on record, refer the lifting fork to a Competent Person for thorough examination.