Spreader Plates

Spread the load!

Spreader plates should always be used with boom-type MEWPs when fully supported on their outriggers.

Spreader Plates should be used with all other MEWPs that have outriggers unless a risk assessment indicates they are not necessary

 

A platform overturning can be caused by the incorrect setup of stabilisers outriggers as this causes the machine to become unstable, the most common reasons for this happening are usually the result of poor selection of spreader plates, incorrect positioning of the outriggers on the spreader plates or as previously mentioned a poor assessment of the ground conditions being worked on.

Not sure what size spreader pad you need? 

Use the ‘IPAF spreader pad calculator’ to identify the size you need to perform a safe lift

 

Spread The Load

– content sourced from IPAF

 

For outrigger pads or Spreader pads hire contact JMS on 0845 457 0000 or email us at hire@jms.co.uk