Forklift Safety Cages
Bremco supplies Australian-made forklift safety cages designed to protect personnel and improve workplace safety when working at height. Built for strength and compliance with safety standards, our safety cages offer secure access for maintenance, stock picking and elevated tasks in industrial and warehouse environments.
Forklift Safety Cages
Bremco designs and manufactures forklift safety cages for Australia’s toughest environments. We work with clients in manufacturing, warehousing, mining, transport, construction and beyond, so we can develop a solution for any business.
Our forklift safety cages feature 100% Australian steel and 100% Australian manufacturing. They’re fully welded in accordance with the Australian Standards and Safety regulations.
This means our forklift man cages can protect your staff, improve efficiency and streamline your processes. Browse our catalogue online, or contact us for a quote on our forklift cage attachments.
We also manufacture a wide range of forklift attachments to support various on-site tasks — including forklift jibs, forklift container ramps, and other specialised solutions tailored to safety and efficiency..
Read why it’s important for your forklift cage attachment to be welded correctly.
Australian Standards Compliance
Bremco forklift safety cages are engineered and manufactured in our Australian factory to the highest standards. We use 100% Australian steel and fully welded fabrication to deliver the safest products on the market.
To ensure safety onsite, our forklift cages are built to comply with AS 4991 for lifting devices, AS 1891.4 for harness attachment points and AS 2359.1 for personnel platforms.
Talk to us to find out more about our compliance procedures and how our forklift safety cages can improve safety on your worksite.
Custom Forklift Safety Cages
Bremco designs, manufactures and supplies custom forklift safety cages.
Our custom forklift safety cages are tailored to your needs. Our team works with you to assess your application and design a solution that drives safety and efficiency on your worksites.
With more than three decades of fabrication experience, our team has the skills and equipment to develop forklift cages to any specification. We also offer a wide range of custom fabrication solutions for unique or specialised site requirements.
Whether you need a forklift safety cage for picking orders, handling bulky goods or lifting personnel, Bremco can design a solution that meets your needs.
Contact us to learn more about our services or to request a quote for your next project.
Forklift Cage Attachment Options
We provide forklift cage attachment options with rail sides, mesh sides, access ramps, overhead lifting points, harness eyelets and more. Our forklift cage products are suitable for use as:
- Personnel cages for lifting and moving staff.
- Work platforms that can safely lift personnel and their equipment.
- Goods cages for managing awkward, bulky or non-palletised materials.
- Order picking cages that are compatible with electric stock pickers.
A forklift cage attachment is a versatile piece of lifting equipment. Because they’re capable of carrying personnel, they must be designed to meet stringent quality and safety standards.
Bremco protects your staff by supplying forklift safety cages with compliance plates and unique serial numbers for your records. Lifting points are also proof load tested prior to shipping, so you can trust our cages with any cargo.
Forklift Safety Cage FAQs
What is a forklift safety cage?
Forklift safety cages are a secure, steel platform attached to a forklift designed to safely lift personally to conduct tasks at height, such as stocktaking or maintenance. These cages must comply with the Australian Standard AS2359.17 and show a design load certification plate affixed to the rear headboard guard on the cage.
How do forklift safety cages work?
Safety cages attach directly to the forklift’s tynes. They are locked on with safety chains and pins and have fencing and self-closing gates to prevent falls from heights.
What are some of the common types of forklift safety cages?
Common forklift safety cages include safety cages with mesh sides, safety cages with rail sides, and order picking cages.
How do you secure a forklift safety cage?
To secure a forklift safety cage insert the forklift forks fully into the pockets, and secure them with locking pins and chains behind the heel of the forklift. Workers should be secured with a safety harness with lanyard, attached to designated anchor points. Maximum of 2 persons allowed in a forklift safety cage under AS2359.17 part 2.
How does a safety cage affect a forklift’s load capacity?
A forklift safety cage reduces the load capacity of a forklift, because it shifts the load centre and de-rates the capacity because the weight itself and distance from the front wheels (load centre) act as a permanent load.
What are some key safety considerations when using forklift safety cages?
- The forklift operator must be a licenced operator in the use of a forklift. This would have had them trained in the safe operation of a forklift safety cage attachment as they are responsible for the personnel within the cage.
- Before using a forklift safety cage, it’s important to ensure that the WLL matches the load weight and that the safety pins are secure.
- During the operation of a forklift safety cage attachment, always work on a hard, level surface, operate the forklift slowly so the load doesn’t swing, and ensure that your load remains in the rated capacity.
