The OSH published Approved Code of Practice for Operator Protective Structures recommends that from 31st December 2000 new and existing self propelled mobile mechanical plant be fitted with some form of Operator Protective Structure. The minimum level of protection recommended is dependent on the intended use of the item of plant.

Options Include:

• ROPS:  Roll Over Protective Structure
• TOPS:  Tip Over Protective Structure
• FOPS:  Falling Protective Structure
• COPS:  Cabin Operator Protective Structure

It is a requirement that all structures are designed and the fabrication / installation is certified by a Registered Engineer.
Since the introduction of the Code of Practice Robt Stone has fabricated in excess of 600 Operator Protective Structures. Most of these have also been installed by Robt Stone either in one of the company workshops or in the client’s workshop by field crews. Robt Stone has existing certified designs for all of the most popular makes and models of mobile mechanical plant and is able to source designs and quickly manufacture Protective Structures to suit individual client’s needs and requirements.