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Cabin Operator Protective Structures

This page contains information relating to the design, production,and regulatory requirements for ROPS, FOPS, TOPS & OPS frames in New Zealand.

R.O.P.S: Rollover Protection for Diggers Rollers & General Plant. (ROPS) F.O.P.S: Falling Object Protective Structures. (FOPS) T.O.P.S: Tip Over Protective Structures. (TOPS) O.P.S: Operator Protective Structures. (OPS)

There has been a renewed focus amongst forestry owners and operators throughout New Zealand to create a greater awareness of health and safety regarding forestry equipment, vehicles & machinery. Many forestry owners are tightening their restrictions on uncertified equipment operating in their forests. To ensure both safety and harvesting operations are not hindered, it is essential that all equipment & machinery operating in-forest is certified.

Protective structures must be certified by a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).

There are a number of companies who certify forestry equipment. Companies such as TSV (formerly Tasman Special Vehicles) take care of safety & compliance for all forestry equipment & machinery. What is becoming common is In-forest Certification where operators can continue working and have a certifying engineer come to them.