OSHA Highlights
Powered Industrial Truck OSHA Regulation Highlights
OPERATOR MUST BE QUALIFIED:
- The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified.
- Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes) the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requisite knowledge of powered industrial trucks
- Attended Training
- Experience to train operators
- Ability to evaluate operator’s competency
TRAINING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:
Program consists of:
- Classroom instruction
- Practical exercises by the trainee (hands-on training)
- Evaluation of the operator’s performance by the trainer
- Use of computer aids or video
- Use of a workbook
CERTIFICATION
- Adequate records showing the name of the operator, date of training and date of the evaluation
- Retention of training materials and course outline
- Name and address of outside contractor who performed the training
TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT:
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EVALUATION AND REFRESHER TRAINING:
An evaluation of any operator’s performance must be conducted at least once every three years as required by OSHA, as well as whenever:
- An operator has been observed operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner
- The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident
- An evaluation has been completed that reveals the operator is not operating the equipment safely
- The operator is assigned to a different type of truck
- A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck
TYPES OF LIFT TRUCKS:
- Sit Down Rider, (classes I, IV, V, electric and internal combustion engine)
- Narrow Aisle, (class II, electric, order picker, reach truck and stand up rider)
- Powered Pallet Truck, (class III)
- Tuggers, (class VI)
- Rough Terrain, (class VII)