We get many requests for info on devices that are used in conjunction with forklifts to obtain a new data plate. Most of our devices do not impact the capacity of your lift truck. Below is an interpretation from OSHA agreeing that revised data plates are not required. We are happy to get you the information, but many manufacturers are charging for new data plates.
Interpretation: 1-78 Subject: ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, Section 4.2.3, Modifications, Nameplates, Markings, and Capacity and Section 7.5.9, Nameplates and Markings Date Issued: March 13, 2006
Question (1): Section 4.2.3 states that “If a truck is equipped with front end attachments…”, does this include an attachment that is provided with the fork truck by the manufacturer? Answer (1): Yes.
Question (2): Would this attachment be an attachment other than the standard equipped tines? Answer (2): Yes. Forks are not considered to be an attachment.
Question (3): If an off the shelf attachment is purchased to use on the standard tines and the fork lift manufacturer says that the attachment purchased will not affect the capacity or the safe operation of the truck, does the fork truck require a second nameplate? Answer (3): Another nameplate would not be required if it does not affect capacity, stability, or safe operation.
Question (4): Is section 7.5.9 referring to removable attachments, does the fork truck require a nameplate if the attachment does not affect the capacity or the safe operation of the truck? Answer (4): Removable attachments that do not affect capacity, stability, or safe operation do not require a nameplate.