Environment Overview
Forklifts are traditionally classified as non-road mobile machines. In Hong Kong, operations of non-road mobile machinery are regulated with the focus on controlling emissions because of the impact of chemical products released during the use of forklifts on the environment (Reference).
Following the statements of the Environmental Protection Department, it is possible to state that “the emissions from NRMMs can cause environmental pollution and nuisance and have adverse health effects” (Environmental Protection Department par. 2). Employers are expected to focus on new effective regulations that are provided to control the situation with emissions in Hong Kong. |