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Powered Industrial Truck Training
(OSHA 191 0.176; 1910.178 & 191 0.30)
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This material was produced under grant number 46EO-HT08 from the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S.
Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products. or organizations imply
endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Revised 7/22/08
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Powered Industrial Trucks, 1910.178
Page#: Table of contents:
3. PIT Exercise
6. 2000 - 2007 Non-Skilled Trades Fatalities
14 (A). 2000 - 2007 Skilled Trades Fatalities
19. 1973 - 2006 Powered Industrial Truck Fatalities
21. 1910.176 Material Handling & Storage
22. 1910.178 Paragraphs
23. 1910.178 PIT Standard
36. John Hopkins PIT Study
39. 1910.30 Other Working Surfaces
41. Difference in PIT & Automobile
42. Stopping Distances
43. Stability Triangle
44. 1910.178 "A"
48. Hierarchy of Controls Chart
49. PIT Evaluation Form
51. Pre-operation Check List
52. NIOSH Publication #2001-1 09
62. Rules of the Road
68. OSHA Letters of Interpretation:
a) Fork Inspection Interpretation
b) Secure Battery, vertical & horizontal Interpretation
c) Workplace environmental and lift changes Interpretation
d) Bulldozing Interpretation
74. Compliance Assistance 1910.178
86. PIT Operator Training
90. Sample PIT Training Outline
93. MIOSHA PIT Standard (Part 21)
103. PIT Instructors Guide (Federal OSHA & MIOSHA)
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Powered Industrial Trucks ..... CFR 1910.178
EXERCISE#]
List any near miss/hit with your plants Powered Industrial Trucks that you
have heard about, observed or experienced. Circle the (*) if it could have or
did result in a serious injury or death.
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Exercise #2
In your groups answer the following discussion questions. There may be
more than one correct response! (Circle your groups response[ s] and explain
why you choose them.)
A.) Anyone can just jump on a forklift and take right off. It is not much different than
driving a car! TRUE or FALSE
B.) If the break area is a long way off, it is OK to let someone ride on the lift with you.
TRUE or FALSE
C.) If there isn't enough room on the lift, they can ride on the forks
TRUE or FALSE
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D .) lfl can ' t see around the load I can lean over to one side and keep a clear view of
travel. TRUE or FALSE
E.) What conditions in the plant affects the handling of a forklift?

!-water 2-oil 3.-steel shot 4.-dust 5.-lwles in the floor 6.-Narrow aisles
F.) A forklift weighs (MORE or LESS) than a full-size car.
G.) If the back of the lift raises up while you are picking up a load, you should:
1.-set it back down 2.-ask a co-worker to sit on the back of the lift 3.-get a bigger
lift 4.-try again
H.) Powered Industrial Trucks should be inspected at least once a day.

TRUE or FALSE
I.) If the brakes on the lift are bad you can still drive it. Throwing it in reverse will stop it
TRUE or FALSE
J.) It is OK to walk under the forks of a lift if it is blocking the aisle. TRUE or FALSE
K.) All forklifts have seatbelts on them. TRUE or FALSE
L.) Seatbelts do not have to be worn, it is up to the individual. TRUE or FALSE
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M.) I have seen/or read my trucks owners manual. TRUE or FALSE
N.) Labels on forklifts indicate:
1.-TYPE OF LIFT 2.- WEIGHT OF PIT 3.-CAPACITY OF LIFT

4.-/F ATTACHMENTS ARE OK TO BE USED 5.-LOAD CENTER
0.) All Powered Industrial Trucks operate the same way, once you have been trained you
can operate any of them.
True or False
P.) I can push containers up to an operator working on a machine, as long as I am careful.
True or False
Q.) How many forklift related fatalities happen each year in the United States?
45 85 100
How many are injured? 20,000------10,000--------3,500
R.) Once a license has been issued, it is good for life.
True or False
S.) Pedestrians are always visible to the Powered Truck operator.
True or False
T.) Refresher training must be done when:
I -Observed operating in an unsafe manner

2.-Assigned to use a different type lift
3. -Evaluation indicates a problem
4. -New environmental hazard introduced into the workplace
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OCCUPATIONAL FATALITIES IN UAW REPRESENTED
WORKPLACES- Non Skilled Trades
2000-September 2007
1. February 9, 2000 - Steve Schneider; 48 years old; Machine Operator; 28 years

seniority; John Deere Dubuque Works, Dubuque, Iowa; LU 94; Region 4; The
victim was crushed between the head of a drilling fixture and the frame of the
adjacent station on an engine block transfer line.
2. February 27, 2000- James Hunt; 53 years old; Truck Driver; 34 years seniority;
Ford Lorain Assembly, Lorain, Ohio; LU 425; Region 2; The victim had pulled
off a highway to provide assistance at an accident scene. He and a local police
officer were injured when a pickup truck sped through the accident scene.
3. April14, 2000- William Marsh; 51 years old; Crane Operator; 14 months

seniority; Bing Steel, Melvindale, Michigan; LU 155; Region 1; The victim was
crushed by steel coils as he was preparing coils for cutting.
4. April19, 2000- Gwendolyn Blackwell; 35 years old; Checker; 12 years

seniority; DaimlerChrysler Twinsburg Stamping, Twinsburg, Ohio; LU 122;
Region 2; A fork truck was pushing two sets of baskets and two sets of boxes up
a ramp and into the building. The lead set of boxes struck a rack causing the
victim to be crushed against another fork truck. The victim was checking bar
code labels on boxes in the aisle when the incident occurred.
5. July 31, 2000- James R. Sanson; 56 years old; Heat Treat Operator,
Production; 31 years seniority; Fairfield Manufacturing, Lafayette, Indiana; LU
2317; Region 3; The victim and another heat treat operator were moving a
punch press with a powered hand truck. The victim was on the operator side of
the press and the other employee was operating the powered hand truck facing
the opposite side of the press. The press tipped and fell onto the victim as it was
being positioned in front of the press platform.
6. September 13, 2000- Janis Ruston; 53 years old; Stacker, Production; 7

years seniority; Unique Fabricating, Inc., Rochester Hills, Ml; LU 9699; Region
1; The victim died of crushing injuries when caught between the platens of a
clam shell press. She was apparently removing debris when the operator cycled
the press.
7. September 17, 2000- Barry Gerber; 52 years old; Forklift Operator; two
months seniority; Americold Logistics, Nesquehoning, PA; LU 677, Region 9;
The victim was pinned between the forklift he was operating and shelves in a
frozen food warehouse.
8. September 19, 2000- Dwayne Smith; 42 years old; Production Material

Handling, 1 month seniority; Sennett Steel Corporation, Madison Heights, Ml;
LU 417; Region 1; The victim was crushed by rolls of steel in a staging area.
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9. October 18, 2000- Bishop Jenkins; 42 years old; Facility Technician; 9

months seniority; New Haven Foundry; New Haven, Michigan; LU 429; Region
1; The victim was moving four racks with a fork truck, that had the overhead
guard removed. The racks snagged an overhead guide wire for a phone line
causing the top rack to fall back and crush him.
10. November 16, 2000- Michael Spears; 28 years old, Grounds Maintenance
Worker, 6 years seniority, Chrysler Proving Grounds, Chelsea, Michigan; LU
1284; Region 1A; The victim fell off of the back of a truck as he was picking up
traffic cones from the driving course.
11. January 25, 2001 -Gary Hool; 48 years old; Cupola Operator; 30 years
seniority; General Motors Saginaw Metal Castings Operations; Saginaw, Ml;
LU 668; Region 1D. The victim was crushed when the brick inside the furnace
collapsed during a re-bricking procedure. There was no written procedure on
how this task should be performed. There was no formal training for this task. A
written SOP was put in place with training to ensure workers safety.
12. February 2, 2001- Frank Sepich; 39 years old; A-Fabricator Welder; 19 years
seniority; Rohn Industries, Inc.; Bellevue, Illinois; LU 1494; Region 4. The
victim sustained fatal head injuries when a weld on a homemade jib crane broke
causing the crane to fall. The company had fabricated many of the jib cranes that
were in use. They did not follow ANSI recommendations for crane construction.
After the incident all cranes used in house were purchased from a crane
manufacturer.
13. March 10, 2001- Don Tafoya; 61 years old; Chipper/Hand Tool Operator; 27
years seniority; Ford Cleveland Casting; Brook Park, OH; LU 1250; Region 2.
The victim died as a result of contracting Legionnaires Disease. Local Health
Department officials along with the National Center for Disease Control
investigated and made recommendations. The company closed the facility until
the recommendations were met. The source of the bacteria was never found.
14. March 13, 2001 -Ronald lmel; 38 years old; INDOT Equipment Mechanic II;
16 years seniority; Indiana Department of Transportation; Madison, IN; LU
9212; Region 3. The victim was killed as a trailer broke loose from an oncoming
vehicle and struck the IN DOT vehicle that he was a passenger in.
15. March 16, 2001 - David Hinderman; 53 years old; Core Machine Operator; 32
years seniority; Ford Cleveland Casting; Brook Park, OH; LU 1250; Region 2;
The victim died as a result of contracting Legionnaires Disease. Local Health
Department officials along with the national Center for Disease Control
investigated and made recommendations. The company closed the facility until
the recommendations were met. The source of the bacteria was never found.
16. May 6, 2001 - William Leroy Beckett; 57 years old; Lift Truck Shipper; 39
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years seniority; Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc; Bellevue, Ohio; LU 1623;
Region 2B. The victim was injured on April 12, 2001 when a stack of 4 air
conditioners fell in an outside yard during windy conditions. He was unloading an
order on a fork truck and had one unit on the fork truck. He was standing near
units stacked 4 high when the top 3 fell over, crushing him. The units reportedly
weigh 600 lbs. each.
17. July 3, 2001 - Johnie Brooks Jr.; 57 Years old; Coach Service Attendant; 2
months seniority; SMART Transit Authority, Oakland Terminal, Troy,
Michigan; LU 417; Region 1; The victim was walking through a parking area
when he was struck by a car exiting the lot.
18. July 21, 2001 - Randy Wark; 52 years old; Die Setter Leader; 32 years
seniority; GM Metal Flint Metal Center; Flint, Michigan; LU 659; Region 1C;
The victim was crushed during an automatic die change on a 2000 ton stamping
machine. It is believed that the victim entered an unguarded area to pick up
some material from the floor. The company is addressing the unguarded area.
19. July 24, 2001 - James Redman; 54 years old; Machine Operator; 5 years
seniority; Kinney Vacuum, Canton Massachusetts; LU 1596; Region 9A; The
victim was crushed in a machining operation while performing maintenance.
20. October 1, 2001 - Ben Shahan; 46 years old; Material Trainer; 4 years
seniority; VPI Mirrex, Delaware City, Delaware; LU 1756; Region 8; The victim
was directing the operation of a hoist when a sling failed. This caused the boom
to hit the victim in the head. The operator of the crane had not been trained on
safe crane operation. There also should have been a "Load Limiting Device" for
the type of condition they were operating under.
21. October 5, 2001 - Jason Furll; 32 years old; Fork Lift Operator; 3 years
seniority; American Axle, Detroit, Michigan; LU 262; Region 1; The victim was
using a fork truck to pick up the top two racks of a stack of four. The racks were
loaded with axles and stored on three percent grade. The weight and imbalance
of the load caused the fork lift to tip over. The victim was pinned between the
floor and the overhead cage.
22. May 2, 2002 -Thomas Carter; 67 years old; Engineering Assistant; 16 years
seniority; Indiana Department of Transportation; Clarksville, Indiana; LU 9212,
Region 3. The victim was killed by a pickup truck, driven by a sub-contractor
while working on improvements being made on 1-65. They were in the process
of setting safety cones in place for a de-acceleration lane and the victim was
bent over on the right side of the truck as the driver backed up. The back-up
warning system was operational on the truck at the time of the incident.
23. July 17, 2002 - Bonnie Pellegrino; 53 years old; Maintenance 3; 23 years
seniority; Indiana Department of Transportation; Roselawn, Indiana; LU 9212,
Region 3. The victim was flagging at a construction site when backed over by a
truck driven by a co-worker. The victim died on July 26, 2002.
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24. August 16, 2002- Tony Johnson; 34 years old; Laborer; two years seniority;
INTAT Precision, Inc.; Rushville, Indiana; LU 2339, Region 3. The victim was
relieving an operator on the jet blast machine. The jet blast machine has a
conveyor that dumps containers onto a conveyor table. When the machine
cycled, the pivot head arm swung around and caught the victim's head between
the pivot head and the conveyor, killing him instantly.
25. August 22, 2002 - Gary Petty; 62 years old; Maintenance Worker 3; 17 years
seniority; Indiana Department of Transportation; Washington, Indiana; LU
9212, Region 3. Two Indiana Department of Transportation workers were struck
by a panel van on State Road 57. Both workers were airlifted to Davies County
Hospital. Mr. Petty died in the hospital.
26. August 29, 2002 - Mary Henderson; 58 years old; Toll Booth Operator; 9
years seniority; Indiana Department of Transportation; Fremont, Indiana; LU
9212, Region 3. The victim was leaving a tollbooth when she slipped and fell
under the wheels of a semi-truck tractor.
27. October 14, 2002- Aron L. Stanwood; 26 years old; Mold Operator; 6 years
seniority; Venture Industries; Seabrook, New Hampshire; LU 1913, Region 9A.
The victim was removing a part from an injection molding machine when one half
of the mold came loose causing crushing injuries. The victim died on October
18, 2002.
28. January 16, 2003- David W. Borgmann; 45 years old; Maintenance Worker II;
22 years seniority; Indiana Department of Transportation; Indianapolis,
Indiana; LU 9212, Region 3. The victim was temporarily assigned to snow
removal and was assisting in unloading salt from a truck. A front-end loader was
moving the unloaded salt back to a "Salt Dome" shed, when it backed up and ran
over the victim. The victim died on January 17, 2003 from multiple injuries.
29. June 4, 2003 -Thomas Hanlon; 56 years old, Machine Operator; 16 years
seniority; Eaton Corporation, Truck Clutch Division; Auburn, Indiana; LU 164,
Region 3. A machine operator suffered fatal crushing injuries when caught in a
clutch testing machine. The machine was designed to cycle in the automatic
mode whenever the operator cleared the 32-inch vertical light curtain. The light
curtain was located 11 inches from the machine table frame. The operator was
standing alongside the machine, past the light curtain, and leaning into the
machine when the carrier plate lowered crushing him against the base table.
30. November 7, 2003- Concepcion Rodriguez; 55 years old: Arc Wash Welder;
16 years seniority; Chicago Castings; Cicero, Illinois; Local 477, Region 4. The
victim was electrocuted while attempting to turn on a welding machine with the
breaker switch mounted on the side of the equipment. Operators had
experienced shocks from the equipment previously and maintenance had
performed work on the equipment the previous day.
31. February 4, 2004 - Karen Algren; 59 years old; Spot Welder; 26 years seniority;
International Truck; Springfield, Ohio; LU 402, Region 28. The victim was walking
along an outside roadway on her way to an appointment in another building when she
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was struck by a semi truck tractor that was backing up.
32. September 15, 2004 - Gregory Spranger, 49 years old; Job Setter; 7 years seniority;
DaimlerChrysler, Detroit, Michigan, LU 51, Region 1. The victim was using a cell
phone while walking outdoors during his break when he was struck by a fork truck
carrying a chip bin. The victim was in the driver's blind spot when he was struck.
33. October 4, 2004 - Brian Bongiorno, 31 years old: Facility Technician, 2 years
seniority; Accuride, Erie, Pennsylvania, LU 1186, Region 9. The victim was crushed as
he was assisting a two man crew that was in the process of removing a ball screw
mechanism from a wheel forming machine. Electrical power had been locked out, but it
appears motion was caused by stored hydraulic energy.
34. November 18, 2004- Joyce Williams, 43, Construction Inspector, 10 years seniority;
Indiana Department of Transportation; Edinburgh, Indiana; LU 9212, Region 3. The
victim was crushed when she was standing about 5 feet in front of an asphalt roller
when the machine lunged forward.
35. May 13, 2005 - Jeffrey Mankowski, 38 years old, Semi-Truck Driver, five years
seniority; DaimlerChrysler, Detroit, Michigan, LU 212, Region 1. The victim was on
the Ohio Turnpike near Castalia, Ohio when he veered off the road and struck another
truck that was on the roadside for a flat tire. The incident occurred at about 3:30p.m.
36. December 14, 2005- James Beach (died 5/12/06), 61 years old, General Assembler
3, 15 years seniority, IC Corporation, Conway, Arkansas, LU 1762, Region 5. The
victim was checking under the bus chassis to determine if a differential plug was tight.
At that time, a co-worker moved the chassis from one station to another, and the victim
was run over.
37. February 17, 2006 - Ronald "Ronnie" Rodriguez; 46 years old: Utility Operator; six
months seniority; NSK; Ann Arbor, Michigan; LU 38, Region 1A. The victim was killed
when the forklift he was driving backed through and fell off a vacant truck well on a
shipping-receiving dock. The well opening was not guarded.
38. March 9, 2006 - Hector Rivas; 57 years old; Bus Mechanic; 12 years seniority, First
Student Inc., Boston, MA, LU 1596, Region 9A. The victim was apparently overcome
by carbon monoxide while seated in a school bus service vehicle. Carbon monoxide was
generated by an un-vented gasoline powered generator mounted inside the vehicle.
39. August 30, 2006 James Palmatier, 59 years old; Semi-Truck Driver; 29 years seniority,
Automotive Component Carrier Inc., Flint, Michigan, LU 659, Region 1C. The victim
was assisting another driver on a shipping/receiving dock, when he was pinned between
the trailer and the overhead door jam causing fatal injuries.
40. February 2, 2007- Francisco Fraticelli: 59 years old; Core Tech/Utility; 32 years
seniority; Ford Motor Company - Cleveland Casting Plant; Brook Park, Ohio;
LU 1250, Region 28. The victim was found lying face down inside a core
machine. He had relieved the regular operator approximately 20 minutes earlier.
There were no witnesses to the incident and it is unclear why the victim entered
the machine. Core machine operators routinely perform tasks in this area and it
appeared that a perimeter barrier (railing) had been removed to gain access. The
victim was working alone at the time of the incident
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41.September 13, 2007- Neil McMichael: 61 years old; Machine Operator; 43
years seniority; PPG Incorporated; Crestline, OH; LU (not assigned - newly
organized); Region 2-B. Victim was crushed and killed when he was caught in
a glass washing machine while un-jamming glass from the machines roller
conveyor.
42.September 22, 2007- Jon Kelley Wright: 48 years old; Machine Operator;
21 year seniority; Chrysler Corporation-Kokomo Transmission: Kokomo, IN; LU
1166, Region 3. The victim was working on Die Cast Machine 403 making
visual checks of parts and removing overflows and flash from bell housings at
the time of the incident. At approximately 2 am. he notified his supervisor of
problems with an ejector limit switch which he had tightened a bolt on earlier in
the shift. He further stated if the bolt came loose again skilled trades would need
to be called. A co-worker found the victim in the machine near the ejector limit
switch at approximately 5 am. fatally injured. He had apparently entered the
machine through an access door equipped with a basic safety interlock. He was
crushed between the slide and die block when the machine cycled.
43.December 7, 2007- Jesse A. Brown II: 40 years old; Production, 18 years

seniority; Federal Mogul Corporation, Powertrain Energy Systems; Sparta Ml; LU
8, Region 1D. The victim, assigned to the shakeout job on #6 Line, was found
shortly after the start of overtime with his body pinned across the shoulder and
chest by the hydraulic powered lid of a shot blast machine. No fixed guarding or
presence sensing devices safeguard this area. The equipment, found in the
automatic mode, allows the lid, weighing approximately 1000 lbs., to close
automatically on a time delay. A plastic insert designed to prevent smaller parts
from falling through openings onto the shakeout conveyor may not have been in
place at the time of the incident. The victim was apparently reaching down into
the machine to collect parts that had fallen onto the shakeout conveyor when the
lid came down and crushed him.
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Sorted by ""Cause of Fatality"
Cause: Age: Seniortv:

(Years}
Electrocution 55 16
Guarding/LOTO 48 28
Guarding/LOTO 52 32
Guarding/LOTO 54 5
Guarding/LOTO 34 2
Guarding/LOTO 26 6
Guarding/LOTO 56 16
Guarding/LOTO 31 2
I Guarding/LOTO 61 15
Guarding/LOTO {F} 53 7
Highway 53 I 34
Highway 38 16
Highway 57 .1
Highway 67 16
Highway 62 17
. Highway 45 22
i Highway 38 5
Highway 46 5
Highway (F) 53 23
Highway (F) 58 9
Highway (F} 59 26 I
Highway (F) 43 10
Illness 61 27
Illness 53 32
Material Handling I 51 1.2
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Material Handling 56 31
Material Handling 56 .2
Material Handling (F) 35 12
C02 57 12
Machine Guarding/LOTO 59 32
Machine GuardinglLOTO 40 18
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Sorted by "Age"
' Guarding/LOTO 26 6
Guarding/LOTO 31 2
Guarding/LOTO -'"'""""'
34 2
Highwa~ 38 16
Highway 38 5
, Machine Guarding/LOTO 40 18
'1 Material Handling 42 .1
Highway (F) 43 10
Highway 45 22
Highway 46 5
, Guarding/LOTO 48 28
Material Handling - 49 7
I Material Handling 51 1.2
Guarding/LOTO 52 32
Guarding/LOTO (F) 53 7
Highway 53 34
Highway (F) 53 23
Illness 53 32
Guarding/LOTO 54 5
Electrocution 55 16
Guarding/LOTO 56 16
Highway 57 .1
C02 57 12
Highway (F) 58 9
Highway (F) 59 26
Guarding/LOTO 61 15
Illness 61 27
Highway 62 17
Highway 67 16
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Sorted by "'Seniorty"
I Highway 57 .1
Guarding/LOTO 34 02
Guarding/LOTO 31 02
Guarding/LOTO 54 05
Highway 38 05
Highway 46 05
Guarding/LOTO 26 06
Guarding/LOTO (F) 53 07
Highway (F) 58 09
Highway (F) 43 10
C02 57 12
Guarding/LOTO 61 15
Electrocution 55 16
Guarding/LOTO 56 16
Highway 38 16
Highway 67 16
Highway 62 17
I Machine Guarding/LOTO 40 18
Highway 45 22
Highway (F) 53 23
Highway (F) 59 26
Illness 61 27
Guarding/LOTO 48 28
Guarding/LOTO I 52 32
Illness 53 32
Highway 53 34
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REPORTED OCCUPATIONAL FATALITIES AMONG
SKILLED TRADES WORKERS IN UAW-REPRESENTED
WORKPLACES 2000-2007
1. February 24, 2000 - Daniel Schonmeier; 58 years old; Electrician (S/T); 18 years seniority;
General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting Operations, Saginaw, Mi.; LU 668; Region 1D; The
victim was pinned between the back of a sand distribution car and the sand hopper while replacing
reflective tape on the board at the sand dump.
2. May 17, 2000 - Lazaro Fuentes; 50 years old; Machine Repair (SIT); 12 years seniority;
DaimlerChrysler Jeep Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio; LU 12; Region 2B; The victim and another
machine repairman were replacing an air valve on a robot spot welder on the side body line. The
victim walked across the line to get the replacement valve from another skilled tradesman and as he
was walking back the transfer rails returned crushing him.
3. September 18, 2000 - Larry Green; 56 years old; Plumber-Pipefitter (S/T); 29 years seniority;
Visteon Corporation, Sterling Axle Plant, Sterling Heights, Mi.; LU 228; Region 1; The victim was
crushed while installing a pneumatic cylinder on a parts loading station of an automatic machining
line. Maintenance activity initiated the loader cycle while the victim was between the conveyor and
the automatic gantry loader.
4. October 13, 2000- Kenneth Hudgens; 54 years old; Millwright (S/T); 12 years seniority; Visteon
Nashville Glass; Nashville, TN; LU 737; Region 8; The victim was crushed as he was performing
preventative maintenance work when the machine was cycled inadvertently.
5. November 24, 2000 - David Lyons; 51 years old, Electrician (S/T) , 28 years Seniority, Delphi
Chassis, Dayton , Ohio; LU 696; Region 2-B; The victim was crushed by a semi-truck trailer as
he was working on a shipping / receiv ing dock. (Working alone)
6. November 13, 2001 -Richard Robbins; 54 years old; Electrician (ST), 25 years seniority;
General Motors, Arlington, Texas; LU 276; Region 5; The victim received fatal injuries when
a burden carrier he was driving struck a building column.
7. March 7, 2002- John Aue; 52 years old ; Millwright (SIT); 32 years seniority; Federal Mogul;
Sparta, Ml; LU 8, Region 1D. The victim was checking for leaking bags in an unlighted dust collector
with an ultraviolet (black) light, when he fell 30 feet down an unguarded 60-inch clean air duct.
8. July 30, 2002- Samuel R. Heckman: 55 years old, Refrigerator and Air Conditioning
Maintenance Journeyman (S/T); 34 years seniority (24 years in classification); GM Allison
Transmission , Indianapolis, IN; LU 933, Region 3. The victim was repairing a fan on the
roof when he stumbled backwards and fell over a parapet wall , falling 20 feet to his
death.
9. September 2, 2002- Harold Moyle; 64 years old; Electrician (S/T) 31 years seniority;
General Motors; Linden, New Jersey; LU 595, Region 9. The victim fell 8' through a drop
ceiling panel down to a steel floor adjacent to a paint spray booth. The victim was assigned
to repair lights and apparently was tracking electrical lines. The ceiling panel the victim fell
through was not secured to any structural beams.
10. March 18, 2003 - Drago llisevich; 57 years old; Toolmaker (S/T); 29 years seniority;
DaimlerChrysler, McGraw Glass; Detroit, Michigan; LU 227, Region 1A. The victim
crawled onto the #4 Roller Hearth Furnace to perform a routine maintenance task of
replacing screen meshing used to assist the cooling process. While performing this task, the
shuttle cycled, striking Brother llisevich in the head and ultimately dragging him 12 feet.
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11. August 2, 2003- Raul R. Martinez; 54 years old; Caster Mechanical Team (Pipefitter) S/T
29 years seniority; Rouge Steel; Dearborn, Michigan; LU 600, Region 1A. The victim was
removing a cracked roller on a continuous support roller assembly located on a rebuild
stand. The victim had removed two one-inch bolts from the bearing block on one side and
was removing the second bolt from the opposite side when the roller separated and fell.
One of the parts fell striking the victim causing fatal injuries.
12. October 23, 2003- John Foster; 42 years old; General Maintenance (SIT); 15 years
seniority; Mitsubishi Manufacturing; Normal, Illinois; Local 2488, Region 4. The victim
was performing routine preventive maintenance, prior to the start of the day shift, on
automated seaUtire carriers when he was caught between two carriers. He was working
alone and had entered the area through an unguarded opening.
13. October 30, 2003 - Douglas A. Mellom; 44 years old; Millwright (SIT); 25 years seniority;
General Motors; Janesville, Wisconsin; Local 95, Region 4. The victim was on the roof of
a freight elevator realigning the safety gate. After he had aligned the gate and as he was
attempting to enter the access opening to return to ground level, he fell over the edge of the
elevator roof 18 feet to the floor below.
14. November 3, 2003- Ed Steinke; 55 years old; Electrician (SIT); 32 years seniority; Ford
Motor; Livonia, Michigan; Local 182, Region 1. The victim was on a JLG aerial lift
removing old conduit from the overhead steel structure when he was caught between the
upper guardrail of the basket and a six inch pipe.
15. November 22, 2003 -Jeff West; 44 years old; General Welder (SIT); 13 years seniority;
Ford Motor Company; Dearborn, Michigan; Local600, Region 1A. The victim fell
approximately twenty (20) feet to a basement area during the installation of a stamping
machine. He had received numerous injuries including head injuries and died on
December 22, 2003.
16. June 22, 2004- Gerald F. Storey, 62 years old; Millwright (SIT); 33 years seniority; Ford
Motor Company, Woodhaven, Michigan, LU 387, Region 1A. The victim was
troubleshooting a 50-ton overhead crane when there was a catastrophic failure of the
hoisting system causing traumatic head injuries.
17. October 29, 2004- Marcel Chagnon, 53 years old, Machine Repair (SIT), 33 years
seniority: General Motors; Warren, Michigan, LU 909, Region 1. The victim was crushed
during maintenance of a pick and place robot. There was a failure of the rigging allowing a
temporarily unblocked weight suspended over the victim to fall.
18. February 10, 2005- Rodney Windish, 52 years old; Electrician (SIT); six years seniority;
EaglePicher, Traverse City, Michigan, LU 3032, Region 1 D. The victim was troubleshooting a
machining operation inside a guarded area when motion was initiated, causing crushing injuries.
20. July 16, 2005- Wayne Mueth (died 7/17/05), 42 years old, Millwright (S/T), 21 years
seniority, DaimlerChrysler, Fenton, Missouri, LU 110, Region 5. Victim was ejected from a
work platform basket elevated on hi-lo forks while pulling conveyor chain, which was
attached to the basket. Investigation indicates that a weld securing the restraining chain
attaching the basket to the mast failed, causing the basket to slide on the forks and then fall.
21. July 28, 2005- Brett Maggart, 41 years old, Electrician (SIT), 12 years seniority,
DaimlerChrysler Kokomo Transmission, Kokomo, Indiana, LU 685, Region 3. Victim was
servicing equipment when it cycled and he was crushed. (Working alone)
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22. February 2, 2006- William "Bill" Neill; 59 years old; Millwright; 39 years seniority; Ford
Motor Company; Sterling Heights, Michigan; LU 228, Region 1. The victim was struck by
a falling conveyor section while he and a co-worker were unloading a conveyor system and
components from a flatbed truck trailer. After the co-worker had removed a skid containing
components with a forklift, an unrestrained adjacent section of roller conveyor, which
weighed about 800 pounds, toppled and struck the victim who was standing adjacent to the
trailer.
23. February 26, 2006 (deceased April 3, 2006) - Michael A Kruszka; 57 years old; Millwright, 38 years
seniority; DaimlerChrysler Sterling Stamping Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan, LU 1264, Region 1.
The victim suffered a head injury after falling five feet from a temporary maintenance platform in a
press basement while securing a cushion to a press.
25. November 28, 2006- Allen Randleman, 58 years old; Maintenance Technician, 31 years
seniority, Mayflower Vehicle Systems (CVG Inc.), Norwalk, Ohio, LU 1379, Region 2B. The
victim suffered a head injury while troubleshooting doors that were jammed on a vehicle body
in a sealer-curing oven.
26. January 16, 2007 - James Bains: 64 years old; Electrician; 6 years seniority; CC Metal and
Alloys; Calvert City, Kentucky; LU 523, Region 3. The victim was found mortally injured near the
base of a manlift vertical conveyor used to travel up and down 4 levels of an electric arc furnace. He
had apparently fallen while descending on the manlift. The victim had been assigned to change light
bulbs at the top of the eight story furnace and was working alone at the time of the incident. The
victim fell from the 8th floor to 4th floor, a distance of approximately 66 feet.
27. February 12, 2007- Michael Tiller: 51 years old; Electrician; 32 years seniority; DaimlerChrysler-
Toledo North Assembly; Toledo, Ohio; LU 12, Region 2B. The victim was found lying on the roller
bed of a Hydra-Handler battery changing truck, fatally injured, with his arm pinned in the battery
washer door. He was assigned to change, charge and maintain batteries for powered industrial
vehicles at the facility. There were no witnesses to the incident and it is unclear why the victim was
on the roller bed in front of the battery washer. The victim was working alone at the time of the
incident. Initial investigation indicates the washer door may have mis-cycled and closed on the
victim's arm causing him to fall to the roller bed.
28. April 21, 2007 - Anthony J. Dier: 64 years old; Mechanic; 35 years seniority; Kohler Company;
Kohler, Wisconsin; LU 833, Region 4. The victim and another mechanic were assigned to
disassemble the lid of an electric arc furnace, which included a shaft and yoke assembly, and
remove it from the building. After disassembly, the mechanics moved the lid by fork truck to a
second story access door and dropped it to the yard below. They could not separate the yoke and
shaft as planned so a decision was made to move it in one piece. At this point, the second mechanic
went down to the first floor. It is likely the victim used a fork truck to move the shaft and yoke
assembly to the second story access door and attempted to transfer it to the yard using a 10 ton,
pendulum controlled, overhead crane located nearby. The shaft and yoke assembly apparently fell,
striking the victim in the head and pinning him to the floor. The victim was working alone at the time
of the incident.
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Cause: A~oge: s emo
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1. What is the # 1 cause of fatalities in skilled trades?
2. What is the #2 cause of fatalities in skilled trades?
3. The younger skilled trades are not careful enough? True False
Why or why not?
4. The majority of skilled trades fatalities have 15 or more years seniority. What, in your groups
opinion, is the reason(s) that may lead to the fatality?
5. Review the 6 "Fall Fatalities" (# 7, 8, 9, 13, 15 and 23). How could these have been
prevented?
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UAW POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
e FATALITIES 1973 - 2005
Date Job Title rnci_dent Description

1 03/27/73 Utility Man Caught between overhead guard & ground
2 03/18/74 Material Handler Crushed by lift truck falling onto him
3 03/18/74 Material Handler Fell down elevator shaft- from fourth floor
4 06/13/74 Assembler Struck by falling basket of parts
5 11/27/74 Millwright Crushed by crate falling from fork lift
6 02/01/75 Unknown Fell from elevated skid
7 07/23/75 Production Checker Struck by falling press die
8 03/10/76 Janitor Crushed between stationary rack and rack being moved by fork truck
9 07/12/76 Production Welder Crushed under forks of moving lift truck
10 01/17/77 Crane Operator Crushed against trailer by unattended lift truck
11 09/13/77 Stock Dispatcher Crushed by falling containers
12 03/12/79 Receiving Inspector Crushed between stationary racks and racks moved by lift truck
13 03/30/79 General Maintenance Crushed by falling lift truck
14 04/05/79 Millwright Struck by falling elevator door
15 05/24/79 Lift Truck Mechanic Struck by falling forks of lift truck
16 07/20/79 Fork Truck Operator Crushed between fork truck guard and floor when truck was overturned
17 08/08/79 Lift Truck Driver Crushed between fork truck overhead guard support and wire basket
18 05/14/81 Fork Truck Driver Crushed when fork truck overturned and electric battery fell on him
19 11/05/82 Power Truck Driver Crushed between stationary bin & bins being moved by fork truck
20 01/10/84 Material Technician Struck by baskets falling from fork truck
21 11/07/84 Bushing Fixture Assembler Struck by falling steel parts container
22 08/23/85 Material Handler Struck by moving fork truck
23 09/19/85 Trucker Crushed between steel building column and stack of shipping racks
24 06/04/86 Die Setter Crushed by upper die sliding onto legs
25 06/22/86 Millwright Struck against work platform when knocked by falling electrical panel
26 07/14/86 Material Handler Stuck and run over by the fork truck
27 1/11/86 Ford Truck Driver Crushed by overhead guard of overturning fork truck
28 12/03/86 Sealer Operator Crushed under fork truck body after being struck to the ground
29 05/12/87 Bench Hand Crushed under load when stuck by fork truck
30 10/26/87 Machine Operator Crushed between fork truck guard upright & floor when truck fell off
dock
31 02/06/88 Craftsman Struck by oil tank falling from raised forks of lift truck
32 09/13/88 Pattern Service Crushed after being struck by fork lift truck
33 07/09/89 Machine Repair Crushed between overhead scrap chute and truck steering wheel
34 05/17/90 Storage Attendant Crushed under forks of fork truck
35 05/21/90 Apprentice Electrician Crushed beneath falling electrical panel box
36 06/12/90 Material Handler Crushed between fork truck counterweight and sweeper housing
37 08/15/90 Material Technician Struck by fork truck
38 12/18/90 High-Lift Driver Struck by tubular arm protruding into aisle
39 01/30/91 Truck Driver Struck by metal plate attached to steel cable which was under tension
40 12/04/91 Material Handler Struck by forward moving fork truck
41 06/24/93 Weld Console Operator Struck by fork truck
42 06/16/94 Electrician Trainee Crushed under mast upright when fork truck tipped over
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43 12/12/94 Fork Truck Driver Crushed between fork truck overhead guard & ground when truck
tipped over
44 01/26/95 Shipper/Tow Operator Crushed by lift truck guard when truck fell off loading dock
45 12/16/96 Steel Receiver Crushed by a 6,000 lb steel coil while checking material in warehouse
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46 12/19/96 Material Handler Crushed by falling parts bins stacked near her work area that tipped
over
47 01/08/97 Millwright Crushed between a large gondola & the back rest of a fork truck while
attempting to chain the gondola to the fork truck
48 06/17/97 Fork Truck Driver Struck by a fork truck
49 10/17/97 Truck Repairman Crushed under the forks, mast and backrest extension while attempting
to repair a main cylinder hydraulic leak.
50 04/01/98 Fork Lift Operator Crushed when trying to reposition double-stacked steel basket stands.
51 03/27/99 Machine Repairman While attempting to remove shipping skids that were fastened to the
bottom legs of a storage cabinet, the cabinet that was elevated 4
inches with a hand truck, tipped over crushing the victim.
52 04/19/00 Checker Crushed between forklift she was working beside while checking bar
codes and containers being "bulldozed" by a forklift
53 07/31/00 Heat Treat Operator Crushed by falling press being moved with a powered hand cart
54 09/17/00 Forklift Operator Pinned between the forklift he was operating and shelves in a frozen
food warehouse
55 10/18/00 Facility Technician Crushed by falling parts rack when the racks were snagged by an
overhead guide wire for the phone line. (Overhead guard had been
removed)
56 05/06/01 Lift Truck Shipper Crushed by air conditioning units while loading one for shipping. The
units were stacked 4 high (600 pounds each) and a gust of wind blew
one of the stacks over on top of him
57 10/05/01 Forklift Operator The victim was moving two racks loaded with axels, on a ramp, when
the load center shifted causing the forklift to tip over. He was pinned
between the floor and the overhead guard
58 11/13/01 Electrician Victim struck a building column with the electric flat bed cart he was
driving. He was reaching behind himself to locate a cardboard box to
throw away in a dumpster that he was approaching. Estimated speed
at time of impact-1 0 miles per hour.
59 09/15/04 Assembler Victim walking on storage pad, talking to his wife on a cell phone when
ran over by forklift. carrying a scrap gondola.
60 07/16/05 Millwright Ejected from work platform basket while pulling conveyor chain-pulled
basket off forks
61 02/17/06 Utility Operator Victim was crushed under the overhead guard when he backed
through and fell off a vacant truck well on a shipping dock.
* 61 Powered Industrial Lift fatalities out of 500 total UAW Fatalities in 32 years (1973-2006)
(12% of total)
*This list does not include hoist/crane fatalities!
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Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)

Handling materials- general.- 1910.176
SubPart Number: N
SubPart Title: Materials Handling and Storage
(a) Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used,

sufficient safe clearances shall be allowed for aisles, at loading docks, through
doorways and wherever turns or passage must be made. Aisles and passageways
shall be kept clear and in good repair, with no obstruction across or in aisles that
could create a hazard. Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately
marked.
(b) Secure storage. Storage of material shall not create a hazard. Bags, containers,
bundles, etc., stored in tiers shall be stacked, blocked, interlocked and limited in height so
that they are stable and secure against sliding or collapse.
(c) Housekeeping. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials
that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation
control will be exercised when necessary.
(d) [Reserved]
(e) Clearance limits. Clearance signs to warn of clearance limits shall be provided.
(f) Rolling railroad cars. Derail and/or bumper blocks shall be provided on spur railroad
tracks where a rolling car could contact other cars being worked, enter a building, work
or traffic area.
(g) Guarding. Covers and/or guard- rails shall be provided to protect personnel from
the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc.
[39 FR 23052, June 27, 1974, as amended at 43 FR 49749, Oct. 24, 1978]
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1910.178 Powered Industrial Truck Standard:

Paragraph---- Subject:
(a) .... General Requirements
(b) .... Designations
(c) .... Designated Locations
(d) .... Converted Lift Trucks
(e) .... Safety Guards
(f) .... Fuel Handling & Storage
(g) ... Changing & Charging Storage Batteries
(h) ... Lighting for Operating Areas
(i) .... Control of Noxious Gases & Fumes
(j) .... Dockboards
(k) .. . Trucks & Railroad Cars
(I) .... Operator Training
(m) ... Truck Operations
(n) .... Traveling
(o) .... Loading
(p) ... Operation of the Truck
(q) ... Maintenance of Industrial Truck

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Powered industrial trucks.- 1910.178
SubPart Number: N
SubPart Title: Materials Handling and Storage
(a) General requirements
(a)(l) This section contains safety requirements relating to fire protection, design, maintenance, and
use of fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized
industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines. This section does not
apply to compressed air or nonf1ammable compressed gas-operated industrial trucks, nor to farm
vehicles, nor to vehicles intended primarily for earth moving or over-the-road hauling.
(a)(2) All new powered industrial trucks acquired and used by an employer after the effective date
specified in paragraph (b) of 1910.182 shall meet the design and construction requirements for powered
industrial trucks established in the "American National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II,
ANSI 856.1-1969", which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6, except for vehicles
intended primarily for earth moving or over-the-road hauling.
(a)(3) Approved trucks shall bear a label or some other identifying mark indicating approval by the
testing laboratory. See paragraph (a)(7) of this section and paragraph 405 of "American National
Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II, ANSI 856.1-1969", which is incorporated by reference
in paragraph (a)(2) of this section and which provides that if the powered industrial truck is accepted by
a nationally recognized testing laboratory it should be so marked.
(a)(4) Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be
performed by the customer or user without manufacturers prior written approval. Capacity,
operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed accordingly.
(a)(S) If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, the
user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate
weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.
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(a)(6) The user shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place and are maintained in a legible
condition.
(a)(7) As used in this section, the term, "approved truck" or "approved industrial truck" means a truck
that is listed or approved for fire safety purposes for the intended use by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory, using nationally recognized testing standards. Refer to 191 0.155(c )(3)(iv)(A) for definition
of nationally recognized testing laboratory.
(b) Designations. For the purpose of this standard there are eleven different designations of
industrial trucks or tractors as follows: 0, OS, OY, E, ES, EE, EX, G, GS, LP, and LPS.
(b )(1) The 0 designated units are units similar to the G units except that they are diesel engine powered
instead of gasoline engine powered.
(b )(2) The OS designated units are diesel powered units that are provided with additional safeguards to
the exhaust, fuel and electrical systems. They may be used in some locations where a 0 unit may not be
considered suitable.
(b)(3) The OY designated units are diesel powered units that have all the safeguards of the OS units and
in addition do not have any electrical equipment including the ignition and are equipped with
temperature limitation features.
(b)(4) TheE designated units are electrically powered units that have minimum acceptable safeguards
against inherent fire hazards.
(b)(S) The ES designated units are electrically powered units that, in addition to all of the requirements
for theE units, are provided with additional safeguards to the electrical system to prevent emission of
hazardous sparks and to limit surface temperatures. They may be used in some locations where the use
of an E unit may not be considered suitable.
(b)(6) The EE designated units are electrically powered units that have, in addition to all of the
requirements for theE andES units, the electric motors and all other electrical equipment completely
enclosed. In certain locations the EE unit may be used where the use of an E andES unit may not be
considered suitable.
(b )(7) The EX designated units are electrically powered units that differ from the E, ES, or EE units in
that the electrical fittings and equipment are so designed, constructed and assembled that the units may
be used in certain atmospheres containing flammable vapors or dusts.
(b)(S) The G designated units are gasoline powered units having minimum acceptable safeguards
against inherent fire hazards.
(b )(9) The GS designated units are gasoline powered units that are provided with additional safeguards
to the exhaust, fuel, and electrical systems. They may be used in some locations where the use of a G
unit may not be considered suitable.
(b)(10) The LP designated unit is similar to the G unit except that liquefied petroleum gas is used for
fuel instead of gasoline.
(b)(ll) The LPS designated units are liquefied petroleum gas powered units that are provided with
additional safeguards to the exhaust, fuel, and electrical systems. They may be used in some locations
where the use of an LP unit may not be considered suitable.
(b )(12) The atmosphere or location shall have been classified as to whether it is hazardous or non-
hazardous prior to the consideration of industrial trucks being used therein and the type of industrial
truck required shall be as provided in paragraph (d) of this section for such location.
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(c) Designated locations.
(c)(l) The industrial trucks specified under subparagraph (2) ofthis paragraph are the minimum types
required but industrial trucks having greater safeguards may be used if desired.
(c)(2) For specific areas ofuse see Table N-1 which tabulates the information contained in this section.
References are to the corresponding classification as used in subpart S of this part.
Note:Complete Table N-1 is NOT included.
TABLE N-1. -- SUMMARY TABLE ON USE OF INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS
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es. which which are where
as flammable hazardous
described in qases or because
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mixtures.
(d) Converted indus trial trucks. Power-operated industrial trucks that have been originally
approved for the use of gasoline for fuel, when converted to the use of liquefied petroleum gas fuel in
accordance with paragraph (q) of this section, may be used in those locations where G, GS or LP, and
LPS designated trucks have been specified in the preceding paragraphs.
(e) Safety guards.

(e)(l) High Lift Rider trucks shall be fitted with an overhead guard manufactured in accordance with
paragraph (a) (2) of this section, unless operating conditions do not permit.
(e)(2) If the type ofload presents a hazard, the user shall equip fork trucks with a vertical load
backrest extension manufactured in accordance with paragraph (a) (2) of this section.
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(f) Fuel handling and storage.
(f)( I) The storage and handling of liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel shall be in accordance
with NFP A Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFP A No. 30-1969), which is incorporated by
reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
(f)(2) The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel shall be in accordance with NFPA
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA No. 58-1969), which is incorporated by
reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.
(g) Changing and charging storage batteries.
(g)( I) Battery charging installations shall be located in areas designated for that purpose.
(g)(2) Facilities shall be provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire
protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks, and for adequate
ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries.
(g)(3) Reserved]
(g)(4) A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equipment shall be provided for
handling batteries.
(g)(S) Reinstalled batteries shall be properly positioned and secured in the truck.
(g)(6) A carboy tilter or siphon shall be provided for handling electrolyte.
(g)(7) When charging batteries, acid shall be poured into water; water shall not be poured into acid.
(g)(8) Trucks shall be properly positioned and brake applied before attempting to change or charge
batteries.
(g)(9) Care shall be taken to assure that vent caps are functioning. The battery (or compartment)
cover(s) shall be open to dissipate heat.
(g)(lO) Smoking shall be prohibited in the charging area.
(g)( II) Precautions shall be taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging
areas.
(g)(l2) Tools and other metallic objects shall be kept away from the top of uncovered batteries.
(h) Lighting for operating areas.
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(h)(1) [Reserved]
(h)(2) Where general lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot, auxiliary directional lighting
shall be provided on the truck.
(i) Control of noxious gases and fumes.
(i)(1) Concentration levels of carbon monoxide gas created by powered industrial truck operations
shall not exceed the levels specified in 1910.1000.
(j) Dockboards (bridge plates). See 1910.30(a).
(k) Trucks and railroad cars.
(k)(1) The brakes of highway trucks shall be set and wheel chocks placed under the rear wheels to
prevent the trucks from rolling while they are boarded with powered industrial trucks.
(k)(2) Wheel stops or other recognized positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars
from moving during loading or unloading operations.
(k)(3) Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer and prevent upending during the
loading or unloading when the trailer is not coupled to a tractor.
(k)(4) Positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from being moved while dockboards
or bridge plates are in position.
(I) Operator training.

(1)(1) Safe operation.
(1)(1 )(i) 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 in this paragraph (1).
(1)(1)(ii) 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
by this paragraph (1), except as permitted by paragraph (1)(5).
(1)(2) Training program implementation.
(1)(2)(i) Trainees may operate a powered industrial truck only:
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(1)(2)(i)(A) Under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience
to train operators and evaluate their competence; and
(1)(2)(i)(B) Where such operation does not endanger the trainee or other employees.
(1)(2)(ii) Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion,
interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations
performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the
operator's performance in the workplace.
(1)(2)(iii) All operator training and evaluation shall be conducted by persons who have the knowledge,
training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their competence.
(1)(3) Training program content. Powered industrial truck operators shall receive initial training in
the following topics, except in topics which the employer can demonstrate are not applicable to safe
operation of the truck in the employer's workplace.
(1)(3)(i) Truck-related topics:
(1)(3)(i)(A) Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be
authorized to operate;
(1)(3)(i)(B) Differences between the truck and the automobile;
(1)(3)(i)(C) Truck controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they
work;
(1)(3)(i)(D) Engine or motor operation;
(1)(3)(i)(E) Steering and maneuvering;
(1)(3)(i)(F) Visibility (including restrictions due to loading);
(1)(3)(i)(G) Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations;
(1)(3)(i)(H) Vehicle capacity;
(1)(3)(i)(I) Vehicle stability;
(1)(3)(i)(J) Any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform;
(l)(3)(i)(K) Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries;
(1)(3)(i)(L) Operating limitations;
(1)(3)(i)(M) Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual
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for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.
(1)(3)(ii) Workplace-related topics:
(1)(3)(ii)(A) Surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated;
(1)(3)(ii)(B) Composition of loads to be carried and load stability;
(1)(3)(ii)(C) Load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking;
(1)(3)(ii)(D) Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated;
(1)(3)(ii)(E) Narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle will be operated;
(1)(3)(ii)(F) Hazardous (classified) locations where the vehicle will be operated;
(1)(3)(ii)(G) Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle's stability;
(1)(3)(ii)(H) Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle
maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust;
(1)(3)(ii)(I) Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could
affect safe operation.
(1)(3)(iii) Tile requirements of this section.
(I)(4) Refresher training and evaluation.
(1)(4)(i) Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, shall be
conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills
needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.
(1)(4)(ii) Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when:
(1)(4)(ii)(A) The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner;
(I)(4)(ii)(B) The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident;
(1)(4)(ii)(C) The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the
truck safely;
(1)(4)(ii)(D) The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck; or
(1)(4)(ii)(E) A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of
the truck.
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(1)(4)(iii) An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at
least once every three years.
(1)(5) Avoidance of duplicative training. If an operator has previously received training in a topic
specified in paragraph (1)(3) of this section, and such training is appropriate to the truck and working
conditions encountered, additional training in that topic is not required if the operator has been
evaluated and found competent to operate the truck safely.
(1)(6) Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as
required by this paragraph (1). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date ofthe
training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or
evaluation.
(1)(7) Dates. The employer shall ensure that operators of powered industrial trucks are trained, as
appropriate, by the dates shown in the following table.
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fore December 1, 999 . . . I December 1, 1999.
After December 1, 1999 Before the employee is assigned to operate a
I powered industrial truck.
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(1)(8) Appendix A to this section provides non-mandatory guidance to assist employers in implementing
this paragraph (1). This appendix does not add to, alter, or reduce the requirements of this section.
(m) Truck operations.
(m)(l) Trucks shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object.
(m)(2) No person shall be allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any truck, whether
loaded or empty.
(m)(3) Unauthorized personnel shall not be permitted to ride on powered industrial trucks. A safe place
to ride shall be provided where riding of trucks is authorized.
(m)(4) The employer shall prohibit arms or legs from being placed between the uprights of the mast
or outside the running lines of the truck.
(m)(5) Unattended
(m)(5)(i) When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means shall be fully
lowered, controls shall be neutralized, power shall be shut off, and brakes set. Wheels shall be
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blocked if the truck is parked on an incline.
(m)(5)(ii) A powered industrial truck is unattended when the operator is 25 ft. or more away from the
vehicle which remains in his view, or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in his view.
(m)(5)(iii) When the operator of an industrial truck is dismounted and within 25 ft. of the truck still in
his view, the load engaging means shall be fully lowered, controls neutralized, and the brakes set to
prevent movement.
(m)(6) A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge of ramps or platforms while on any elevated
dock, or platform or freight car. Trucks shall not be used for opening or closing freight doors.
(m)(7) Brakes shall be set and wheel blocks shall be in place to prevent movement of trucks, trailers, or
railroad cars while loading or unloading. Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer during
loading or unloading when the trailer is not coupled to a tractor. The flooring of trucks, trailers, and
railroad cars shall be checked for breaks and weakness before they are driven onto.
(m)(8) There shall be sufficient headroom under overhead installations, lights, pipes, sprinkler system,
etc.
(m)(9) An overhead guard shall be used as protection against falling objects. It should be noted that an
overhead guard is intended to offer protection from the impact of small packages, boxes, bagged
material, etc., representative of the job application, but not to withstand the impact of a falling capacity
load.
(m)(lO) A load backrest extension shall be used whenever necessary to minimize the possibility of the
load or part of it from falling rearward.
(m)(ll) Only approved industrial trucks shall be used in hazardous locations.
(m)(12) [Reserved]
(m)(l3) [Reserved]
(m)(14) Fire aisles, access to stairways, and fire equipment shall be kept clear.
(n) Traveling.
(n)(l) All traffic regulations shall be observed, including authorized plant speed limits. A safe
distance shall be maintained approximately three truck lengths from the truck ahead, and the truck
shall be kept under control at all times.
(n)(2) The right of way shall be yielded to ambulances, fire trucks, or other vehicles in emergency
situations.
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(n)(3) Other trucks traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous
locations shall not be passed.
(n)(4) The driver shall be required to slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other
locations where vision is obstructed. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, the driver shall be
required to travel with the load trailing.
(n)(5) Railroad tracks shall be crossed diagonally wherever possible. Parking closer than 8 feet from the
center of railroad tracks is prohibited.
(n)(6) The driver shall be required to look in the direction of, and keep a clear view of the path of
travel.
(n)(7) Grades shall be ascended or descended slowly.
(n)(7)(i) When ascending or descending grades in excess of 10 percent, loaded trucks shall be driven
with the load upgrade.
(n)(7)(ii) [Reserved]
(n)(7)(iii) On all grades the load and load engaging means shall be tilted back if applicable, and raised
only as tar as necessary to clear the road surface.
(n)(8) Under all travel conditions the truck shall be operated at a speed that will permit it to be brought
to a stop in a safe manner.
(n)(9) Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted.
(n)(lO) The driver shall be required to slow down for wet and slippery floors.
(n)(ll) Dockboard or bridgeplates, shall be properly secured before they are driven over. Dockboard
or bridgeplates shall be driven over carefully and slowly and their rated capacity never exceeded.
(n)(l2) Elevators shall be approached slowly, and then entered squarely after the elevator car is
properly leveled. Once on the elevator, the controls shall be neutralized, power shut off, and the brakes
set.
(n)(l3) Motorized hand trucks must enter elevator or other confined areas with load end forward.
(n)(14) Running over loose objects on the roadway surface shall be avoided.
(n)(l5) While negotiating turns, speed shall be reduced to a safe level by means of turning the hand
steering wheel in a smooth, sweeping motion. Except when maneuvering at a very low speed, the hand
steering wheel shall be turned at a moderate, even rate.
(o) Loading.
(o)(l) Only stable or safely arranged loads shall be handled. Caution shall be exercised when
handling off-center loads which cannot be centered.
(o)(2) Onlv loads within the rated capacity of the truck shall be handled.
(o)(3) The long or high (including multiple-tiered) loads which may affect capacity shall be adjusted.
(o)(4) Trucks equipped with attachments shall be operated as partially loaded trucks when not handling
a load.
(o)(5) A load engaging means shall be placed under the load as far as possible; the mast shall be
carefully tilted backward to stabilize the load.
(o)(6) Extreme care shall be used when tilting the load forward or backward, particularly when high
tiering. Tilting forward with load engaging means elevated shall be prohibited except to pick up a load.
An elevated load shall not be tilted forward except when the load is in a deposit position over a rack or
stack. When stacking or tiering, only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load shall be used.
(p) Operation of the truck.
(p )(l) If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any
way unsafe, the truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating
condition.
(p)(2) Fuel tanks shall not be filled while the engine is running. Spillage shall be avoided.
(p)(3) Spillage of oil or fuel shall be carefully washed away or completely evaporated and the fuel tank
cap replaced before restarting engine.
(p)(4) No truck shall be operated with a leak in the fuel system until the leak has been corrected.
(p)(5) Open f1ames shall not be used for checking electrolyte level in storage batteries or gasoline level
in fuel tanks.
(q) Maintenance of industrial trucks.
(q)(l) Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from
service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel.
(q)(2) No repairs shall be made in Class I, II, and III locations.
(q)(3) Those repairs to the fuel and ignition systems of industrial trucks which involve fire hazards shall
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be conducted only in locations designated for such repairs.
(q)(4) Trucks in need of repairs to the electrical system shall have the battery disconnected prior to such
repaus.
(q)(S) All parts of any such industrial truck requiring replacement shall be replaced only by parts
equivalent as to safety with those used in the original design.
(q)(6) Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are
different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be altered
either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts,
except as provided in paragraph (q)( 12) of this section. Additional countervveighting of fork trucks
shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer.
(q)(7) Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in
service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such
examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock
basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and
corrected.
(q)(8) Water mufflers shall be filled daily or as frequently as is necessary to prevent depletion of the
supply of water below 75 percent of the tilled capacity. Vehicles with muft1ers having screens or other
parts that may become clogged shall not be operated while sueh screens or parts are clogged. Any
vehicle that emits hazardous sparks or flames from the exhaust system shall immediately be removed
from service, and not returned to service until the cause for the emission of such sparks and flames has
been eliminated.
( q)(9) When the temperature of any part of any truck is found to be in excess of its normal operating
temperature, thus creating a hazardous condition, the vehicle shall be removed from service and not
returned to service until the cause for such overheating has been eliminated.
(q)(lO) Industrial trucks shall be kept in a clean condition, free oflint, excess oil, and grease.
Noncombustible agents should be used for cleaning trucks. Low flash point (below 100 deg. F.)
solvents shall not be used. High flash point (at or above 100 deg. F.) solvents may be used. Precautions
regarding toxicity, ventilation, and fire hazard shall be consonant with the agent or solvent used.
(q)(ll) [Reserved]
(q)(12) Industrial trucks originally approved for the use of gasoline for fuel may be converted to
liquefied petroleum gas fuel provided the complete conversion results in a truck which embodies the
features specified for LP or LPS designated trucks. Such conversion equipment shall be approved. The
description of the component parts of this conversion system and the recommended method of
installation on specific trucks are contained in the "Listed by Report."
[39 FR 23502, June 27, 1974, as amended at 40 FR 23073, May 28, 1975; 43 FR 49749, Oct. 24, 1978;
49 FR 5322, Feb. 10, 1984; 53 FR 12122, Apr. 12, 1988; 55 FR 32015, Aug. 6, 1990; 61 FR 9227,
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March 7, 1996; 63 FR 66270, Dec. 1, 1998]
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The Powered Industrial Vehicle Study: An Overview
by James Collins, Ph.D. & Susan Baker,
Johns Hopkins University
Why was the Study Done?
An analysis of injuries in all Chrysler facilities by Prof. Susan Baker at the Johns
Hopkins University, showed that an in-depth evaluation of PIV injuries might determine
the factors that contributed to these events. Powered industrial vehicles were defined
as mobile, power driven vehicles that are used to push, carry, pull, lift, stack or tier
material. PIVs included forklift trucks, high lift trucks, low lift trucks, order picker trucks,
mules, personnel carriers, jitneys, man lifts, sweepers, automated guided vehicles and
rider trucks. This study did not examine incidents associated with tractor trailer trucks,
Chrysler production vehicles, or work savers (pedestrian operated lifts/pallet jacks).
How was the Study Done?
The study examined 916 PIV incidents in 54 Chrysler facilities over the three-year
period from July 1989 to June 1992. A follow-up study in eight plants to examined the
characteristics of the PIV, the PIV operator, and the factory environment for 171 PIV
collision incidents. Incidents included moving PIVs striking pedestrians, other PIVs, and
obstructions; and PIV overturning or falling from loading docks or tractor trailer trucks.
The Chrysler Occupational Medical and Safety Surveillance System (COMSS) was
used to identify the 171 PIV collision incidents. Site visits were conducted at three
assembly plants, three stamping plants, one transmission plant, and one parts depot to
examine incident sites and interview drivers involved in the incidents. These data were
compared with data collected from a random sample of comparison work sites, PIVs
and PIV operators who had not been involved in a PIV-related incident in the three
years prior to the study.
What did the Study Find?
Analysis of the 916 PIV-related incidents identified in the COMSS (July 1989-June
1992) indicated the following:
Over a three-year period, 916 injuries to UAW-Chrysler employees were

associated with PIVs;
Of the 916 PIV-related incidents, 373 (40.6%) resulted in lost workdays. These
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372 incidents resulted in a total of 22,730 lost workdays, an average of 61 days
per incident. Sixty-six workers were off work for more than 100 days;
Three deaths occurred, (half of all fatalities among Chrysler employees), during
these 3 years.
The most common type of incident occurred when a pedestrian was struck, by
either a PIV, the load being carried by the PIV, or when the PIV collided with a
rack, bin, or table that subsequently struck a worker (n=322, 35% of all
incidents). Of these 322 PIV-pedestrian incidents, 146 (45%) resulted in lost
workdays, averaging 71 lost days per lost workday incident. The three types of
pedestrian-related incidents that resulted in the most lost workdays per incident
included:
Incidents where a pedestrian was struck by an object struck by a PIV resulting in 2796
lost workdays, an average of 175 lost workdays per lost workday incident;
Incidents where the load of a PIV fell or was lowered onto a pedestrian resulting in
2218 lost workdays, averaging 106 lost workdays per lost workday incident;
11ncidents where a pedestrian was pinned between a PIV & fixed object, resulting in
947 lost workdays, an average of 86 lost workdays per lost workday incident.
The second most common type of incident involved PIV collisions with fixed
objects, other PIVs, or the operatorDs foot striking an object outside the travel
line of the vehicle.
Eight Plant Comparison Study:
171 PIV-related incidents were investigated at 8 UAW-Chrysler facilities.
65% of injury sites had obstructions either in the aisle or at the edge of the
aisle, thus narrowing the aisle and/or restricting the view of the operator or
pedestrian. In contrast, only 50% of comparison sites had such obstructions.
Of the obstructions at the incident sites, 67% were temporary obstructions and
one-third were permanent-fixed obstructions.
Overhead dome mirrors were significantly fewer at incident sites than

comparison sites (Only 8% of incident had overhead dome mirrors within 50 feet
of the site, versus 19% of the comparison sites).
51% of the vehicles involved in an incident (case vehicles) were carrying a load,
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versus 41% of comparison vehicles.
Comparison drivers had significantly more years of experience; 67% had been
employed at Chrysler for more than 20 years, compared to 44% of case drivers.
What Should We Do?
Training on the hazards of working near PIVs should be provided to all

employees, improving pedestrian awareness of hazards associated with PIVs.
Increase separation of pedestrians from forklifts and PIVs, such as limiting PIV
traffic during times of shift changes, meal breaks, and other employee breaks; PIV
traffic planning should include the path and ultimate destination of pedestrian flow, such
as time clocks, plant exits, cafeterias, etc. Planning should include restricting PIV traffic
in such areas when there are large numbers of pedestrians.
Consider aisles assigned only to PIVs and paths available only to pedestrians.
Design new workstations and redesign old work areas, attempting to keep
permanent-fixed obstructions, such as control panels, equipment and machinery, as
far from aisles and intersections, as possible. In general, fixed equipment and
machinery did not restrict the width of the aisle, but obstructed the visibility of PIV driver
and pedestrians due to close proximity to aisles and intersections.
Assess the use of flashing lights and audible warning devices in order to alert
pedestrians and other PIV operators when a PIV operator is in the area. Since one
of the most common injury scenarios occurred at the main aisle, where PIVs may travel
at high speeds and pedestrians enter the aisle at random spots in the aisle, every effort
should be made to alert pedestrians when a PIV is in the area. Inspection of the PIV
fleet should continue to ensure adequate repairs, operation and use of warning devices.
Compare this data with current trends in PIV utilization and related injury rates to
determine any benefits from upgrading and/or leasing PIV fleets and/or implementing
any of the suggested changes.
Reducing the risk of powered industrial vehicle incidents requires a combination of a

safe work environment, comprehensive training for drivers of all types of PIVs, and
implementing and enforcing systematic traffic management. The ongoing evaluation of
PIV-related injuries and the development of preventive programs should continue to be
implemented in order to maximize workplace safety.
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Other working surfaces. - 1910.30
SubPart Number: D
SubPart Title: Walking-Working Surfaces
(a) "Dockboards (bridge plates)."
(a)(l) Portable and powered dockboards shall be strong enough to carry the load
imposed on them.
(a)(2) Portable dockboards shall be secured in position, either by being anchored or

equipped with devices which will prevent their slipping.
(a)(3) Powered dockboards shall be designed and constructed in accordance with

Commercial Standard CS202-56 (1961) "Industrial Lifts and Hinged Loading Ramps"
published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which is incorporated by reference as
specified in Sec. 1910.6.
(a)(4) Handholds, or other effective means, shall be provided on portable

dockboards to permit safe handling.
(a)(S) Positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from being
moved while dockboards or bridge plates are in position.
(b) "Forging machine area."
(b)(l) Machines shall be so located as to give:
(b )(1 )(i) enough clearance between machines so that the movement of one operator will
not interfere with the work of another,
(b)(l)(ii) ample room for cleaning machines and handling the work, including material
and scrap. The arrangement of machines shall be such that operators will not stand in
aisles.
(b )(2) Aisles shall be provided of sufficient width to permit the free movement of
employees bringing and removing material. This aisle space is to be independent of
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working and storage space.
(b)(3) Wood platforms used on the floor in front of machines shall be substantially
constructed.
(c) "Veneer machinery."
(c)(l) Sides of steam vats shall extend to a height of not less than 36 inches above the
floor, working platform. or ground.
(c)(2) Large steam vats divided into sections shall be provided with substantial walkways
between sections. Each walkway shall be provided with a standard handrail on each
exposed side. These handrails may be removable, ifnecessary.
(c)(3) Covers shall be removed only from that portion of steaming vats on which men are
working and a portable railing shall be placed at this point to protect the operators.
(c)(4) Workmen shall not ride or step on logs in steam vats.
[39FR23502,June27, 1974,asamendedat49FR5322,Feb.l0, 1984;61 FR9227,

March 7, 1996]
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TRAVEL SPEEDS
1. Internal Combustion Lift Trucks ......... Top Speed 9 MPH (13' Per
Second)
2. Electric Lift Trucks ............................ Top Speed 6 MPH (10' Per
Second)
3. Walker Pallet Trucks .......................... Top Speed 3 MPH (5' Per
Second)
STOPPING DISTANCE
REACTION TIME:
1. Y 0 "UX 6 -------Under 1 Second

2. 0 L :1> E ::B.--------Over 1 Second
BRAKE APPLIED DISTANCE TRAVELED:
1. I.C .................. 15-17 FEET

2. ELECTRIC ....... S----12 FEET
3. WALKER. ........ 4----6 FEET
TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE:
1. I.C ................ 30 FEET

2. ELECTRIC .... 20 FEET
3. WALKER ...... 10 FEET
Note: *Expect the unexpected from pedestrians and other P.J.T.'s.

* Most plants share the aisles for both PIT's and pedestrians.
* Storage at cross-aisles obstruct your view..slow down & sound hom!
* Pedestrians think if they see you, you must see them ...... FALSE!
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Powered Industrial Trucks - 1910.178AppA
SubJ>art Number: N
SubJ>art Title: Stability of Powered Industrial Trucks (Non-mandatory Appendix
to Paragraph (I) of this section)
Appendix A -- Stability of J>owered Industrial Trucks (Non-mandatory Appendix to

Paragraph (I) of This Section)
A-1. Definitions.
The following definitions help to explain the principle of stability:
Center of gravity is the point on an object at which all of the object's weight is
concentrated. For symmetrical loads, the center of gravity is at the middle of the load.
Counterweight is the weight that is built into the truck's basic structure and is used to
offset the load's weight and to maximize the vehicle's resistance to tipping over.
Fulcrum is the truck's axis of rotation when it tips over.
Grade is the slope of a surface, which is usually measured as the number of feet of rise
or fall over a hundred foot horizontal distance (the slope is expressed as a percent).
Lateral stability is a truck's resistance to overturning sideways.
Line of action is an imaginary vertical line through an object's center of gravity.
Load center is the horizontal distance from the load's edge (or the fork's or other
attachment's vertical face) to the line of action through the load's center of gravity.
Longitudinal stability is the truck's resistance to overturning forward or rearward.
Moment is the product of the object's weight times the distance from a fixed point
(usually the fulcrum). In the case of a powered industrial truck, the distance is measured
from the point at which the truck will tip over to the object's line of action. The distance
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is always measured perpendicular to the line of action.
Track is the distance between the wheels on the same axle of the truck.
Wheelbase is the distance between the centerline of the vehicle's front and rear wheels.
A-2. General.
A-2.1. Determining the stability of a powered industrial truck is simple once a few basic
principles are understood. There are many factors that contribute to a vehicle's stability:
the vehicle's wheelbase, track, and height; the load's weight distribution; and the vehicle's
counterweight location (if the vehicle is so equipped).
A-2.2. The "stability triangle," used in most stability discussions, demonstrates stability
simply.
A-3. Basic Principles.
A-3.1. Whether an object is stable depends on the object's moment at one end of a system
being greater than, equal to, or smaller than the object's moment at the system's other end.
This principle can be seen in the way a see-saw or teeter-totter works: that is, if the
product of the load and distance from the fulcrum (moment) is equal to the moment at the
device's other end, the device is balanced and it will not move. However, if there is a
greater moment at one end of the device, the device will try to move downward at the end
with the greater moment.
A-3.2. The longitudinal stability of a counterbalanced powered industrial truck depends

on the vehicle's moment and the load's moment. In other words, if the mathematic
product of the load moment (the distance from the front wheels, the approximate point at
which the vehicle would tip forward) to the load's center of gravity times the load's
weight is less than the vehicle's moment, the system is balanced and will not tip forward.
However, if the load's moment is greater than the vehicle's moment, the greater load-
moment will force the truck to tip forward.
A-4. The Stability Triangle.
A-4.1. Almost all counterbalanced powered industrial trucks have a three-point

suspension system, that is, the vehicle is supported at three points. This is true even if the
vehicle has four wheels. The truck's steer axle is attached to the truck by a pivot pin in the
axle's center. When the points are connected with imaginary lines, this three-point
support forms a triangle called the stability triangle. Figure 1 depicts the stability triangle.
A-4.2. When the vehicle's line of action, or load center, falls within the stability triangle,
the vehicle is stable and will not tip over. However, when the vehicle's line of action or
the vehicle/ load combination falls outside the stability triangle, the vehicle is unstable
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and may tip over.
A-5. Longitudinal Stability.
A-5.1. The axis of rotation when a truck tips forward is the front wheels' points of contact
with the pavement. When a powered industrial truck tips forward, the truck will rotate
about this line. When a truck is stable, the vehicle-moment must exceed the load-
moment. As long as the vehicle-moment is equal to or exceeds the load-moment, the
vehicle will not tip over. On the other hand, if the load moment slightly exceeds the
vehicle-moment, the truck will begin to tip forward, thereby causing the rear to lose
contact with the floor or ground and resulting in loss of steering control. If the load-
moment greatly exceeds the vehicle moment, the truck will tip forward.
A-5.2. To determine the maximum safe load-moment, the truck manufacturer normally
rates the truck at a maximum load at a given distance from the front face of the forks. The
specified distance from the front face of the forks to the line of action of the load is
commonly called the load center. Because larger trucks normally handle loads that are
physically larger, these vehicles have greater load centers. Trucks with a capacity of
30,000 pounds or less are normally rated at a given load weight at a 24-inch load center.
Trucks with a capacity greater than 30,000 pounds are normally rated at a given load
weight at a 36- or 48-inch load center. To safely operate the vehicle, the operator should
always check the data plate to determine the maximum allowable weight at the rated load
center.
A-5.3. Although the true load-moment distance is measured from the front wheels, this
distance is greater than the distance from the front face of the forks. Calculating the
maximum allowable load- moment using the load-center distance always provides a
lower load- moment than the truck was designed to handle. When handling unusual
loads, such as those that are larger than 48 inches long (the center of gravity is greater
than 24 inches) or that have an offset center of gravity, etc., a maximum allowable load-
moment should be calculated and used to determine whether a load can be safely
handled. For example, if an operator is operating a 3000 pound capacity truck (with
a 24-inch load center), the maximum allowable load-moment is 72,000 inch-pounds
(3,000 times 24). If a load is 60 inches long (30-inch load center), then the maximum
that this load can weigh is 2,400 pounds (72,000 divided by 30).
A-6. Lateral Stability.
A-6.1. The vehicle's lateral stability is determined by the line of action's position (a
vertical line that passes through the combined vehicle's and load's center of gravity)
relative to the stability triangle. When the vehicle is not loaded, the truck's center of
gravity location is the only factor to be considered in determining the truck's stability. As
long as the line of action of the combined vehicle's and load's center of gravity falls
within the stability triangle, the truck is stable and will not tip over. However, if the line
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of action falls outside the stability triangle, the truck is not stable and may tip over.
A-6.2. Factors that affect the vehicle's lateral stability include the load's placement on the
truck, the height of the load above the surface on which the vehicle is operating, and the
vehicle's degree of lean.
A-7. Dynamic Stability.
A-7.1. Up to this point, the stability of a powered industrial truck has been discussed
without considering the dynamic forces that result when the vehicle and load are put into
motion. The weight's transfer and the resultant shift in the center of gravity due to the
dynamic forces created when the machine is moving, braking, cornering, lifting, tilting,
and lowering loads, etc., are important stability considerations.
A-7.2. When determining whether a load can be safely handled, the operator should
exercise extra caution when handling loads that cause the vehicle to approach its
maximum design characteristics. For example, if an operator must handle a maximum
load, the load should be carried at the lowest position possible, the truck should be
accelerated slowly and evenly, and the forks should be tilted forward cautiously.
However, no precise rules can be formulated to cover all of these eventualities.
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Hierarchy of Health and Safety Controls

Most Effective substitute for hazardous
material
reduce energy; speed, pressure,
1)Elimination or Substitution sound leveL force
change process to eliminate
noise
perform task at ground level
automated material
ventilation systems
machine
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sound enclosures
2) Engineering Controls circuit breakers
platforms and
interlocks
lift tables. conveyors. balancers
computer
odor in natural gas

3) Warnings backup alarms
beepers
horns
labels
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safe
rotation of workers
4) Training and Procedures
Administrative Controls
lockout
confined space entry
safety glasses
ear
5) Personal Protective Equipment face shields
safety harnesses and
Least Effective back belts
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EMPLOYEE~~-------DATE~_TIME~_a.m./p.m.
_ I. Shows familiarity with truck controls.
_ 2. Arms, legs, head and inside running lines ofP.I.T ..
3. Slowed down at intersections.
4. Sounded horn at intersections.
5. Obeyed signs.
6. Kept a clear view of direction of travel.
7. Turned corners correctly- was aware of rear end swing.
_ 8. Yielded to pedestrians.
9. Drove under control and within proper traffic aisles.
10. Approached load properly.
11. Lifted load properly.
12. Maneuvered properly.
13. Traveled with load at proper height.
14. Lowered load smoothly/slowly.
15. Stops smoothly/completely.
16. Load balanced properly.
17. Forks under load all the way.
18. Carried parts/stock in approved containers.
19. Checked bridgeplates/ramps.
20. Did place loads within marked area.
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21. Did stack loads evenly and neatly.
Did drive backward when required .
. Did check load weights.
24. Unattended lift, forks, controls neutralized and shut off
25. Followed proper instructions for checklist at beginning of shift.
Total
Rating _________ ----------- Evaluator~--~~------~----------
Note: This sample test was developed by the State of Michigan Department of Consumer and
Industry Services, Safety Education and Training Division. (MiOSHA)
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Fork Truck
Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist
Date - - - - -- Shift - -- - - - Truck Number
Operator
Beginning of shift inspection:

(Place an "J(:' in the box that needs attention and explain below the problem.
Put a ~.h.!l!lKIDar)! in the box if 9_~).
D Service Brake D Lift Control

D Parking Brake D Fluid Levels
D Steering D Tilt Control
D Horn D Limit Switches
D Lights D Hydraulic Cylinders
D Tires and Wheels D Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings
D Overhead Guard D Battery connection condition
D Forks, Mast, Chains, Stops, Backrest OTHER. ...
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*Explain any "X" that has been marked above.
Supervisor Date- - - - -
Service Requested date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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I UA W Health & Safety Department
Reprinted by UA W H&S Department
NOTICE TO THE READER
The first edition of this Alert applied only to forklifts

operated in a sitting position. However, this new edition
includes a recommendation for employers and operators of
stand-up forklifts with rear-entry access (see tear-out sheet
and pages 6 and 7). In addition, the revised Alert contains
several minor changes in wording to improve clarity.
Diflh C\ 10'-'111 l'u hli tion '\ iL 2001 HI'>
hiiH' !00 I
rev of
'Nho Operate or vVork Near F orkiifts
WARNING!
Workers who operate or work near forklifts may be struck or

crushed by the machine or the loadbeing _handled.
Workers: If you operate or work near forklifts, take these steps to protect
yourself:
Do not operate a forklift unless you have been trained and licensed
Use seatbelts if they are available
Report to your supervisor any damage or problems that occur to a forklift
during your shift
Do not jump from an overturning, sit-down type forklift. Stay with the truck,
holding on firmly and leaning in the opposite direction of the overturn
Exit from a stand-up type forklift with rear-entry access by stepping
backward if a lateral tipover occurs
Use extreme caution on grades or ramps
On grades, tilt the load back and raise it only as far as needed to clear the
road surface
Do not raise or lower the forks while the forklift is moving
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Do not handle loads that are heavier than the weight capacity of the forklift
Operate the forklift at a speed that will permit it to be stopped safely
Slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other locations where
vision is obstructed
Look toward the travel path and keep a clear view of it
Do not allow passengers to ride on forklift trucks unless a seat is provided
When dismounting from a forklift, set the parking brake, lower the forks or
lifting carriage, and neutralize the controls
Do not drive up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object
Do not use a forklift to elevate workers who are standing on the forks
Elevate a worker on a platform only when the vehicle is directly below the
work area
Whenever a truck is used to elevate personnel, secure the elevating platform
to the lifting carriage or forks of the forklift
Use a restraining means such as rails, chains, or a body belt with a lanyard
or deceleration device for the worker(s) on the platform
Do not drive to another location with the work platform elevated
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests
assistance in preventing injuries and deaths of workers who operate or work near
forklifts. Most fatalities occur when a worker is crushed by a forklift that has
overturned or fallen from a loading dock.
NIOSH investigations of forklift-related deaths indicate that many workers and

employers ( l) may not be aware of the risks of operating or working near forklifts
and (2) are not following the procedures set forth in the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) standards, consensus standards, or equipment
manufacturer's guidelines.
This Alert describes seven incidents resulting in the deaths of seven workers who
were either operating or working near forklifts. In each incident, the deaths could
have been prevented by using proper safety procedures and equipment and by
following the provisions of the OSHA standards.
NIOSH requests that editors of trade journals, safety and health officials, industry
associations, unions, and employers in all industries bring the recommendations in
this Alert to the attention of all workers who are at risk.
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Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, are used in numerous work settings,
primarily to move materials. Each year in the United States, nearly 100 workers are killed
and another 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents [BLS 1997, 1998].
Forklift overturns are the leading cause of fatalities involving forklifts; they represent
about 25% of all forklift-related deaths.
The following paragraphs summarize information about fatalities involving forklifts. The
information is from databases that identify work-related fatalities in the United States.
In the United States, 1,021 workers died from traumatic injuries suffered in forklift-
related incidents from 1980 to 1994. The NTOF Surveillance System uses death
certificates to identify work-related deaths. These fatalities resulted from the following
types of incidents:
Type of Incident:
% of Total victims:
1. Forklift
overturns ......................................... .
................... 22
.Worker on foot struck

by forklift ................
20%
].Victim crushed by
forklift ...................................... 1
6%
4.Fall from
forklift ............................................ .
.................... 9%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics CFOI identified 94 fatal injuries associated with
forklifts in 1995 [BLS 1997].
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OSHA has promulgated the Final Rule for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training
[29 CFR 191 0.178(1) ], which became effective March 1, 1999. The standard requires
operator training and licensing as well as periodic evaluations of operator performance.
The standard also addresses specific training requirements for truck operation, loading,
seat belts, overhead protective structures, alarms, and maintenance of industrial trucks.
Refresher training is required if the operator is observed operating the truck in an unsafe
manner, is involved in an accident or near miss, or is assigned a different type of truck.
OSHA requires that industrial trucks be examined before being placed in service. They
shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting
the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. When industrial
trucks are used around the clock, they shall be examined after each shift. When defects
are found, they shall be immediately reported and corrected [29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7)].
OSHA requirements for forklift operation are as follows:
On all grades, the load and load engaging means shall be tilted back, if applicable,
and raised only as far as needed to clear the road surface. The forks shall not be
raised or lowered while the forklift is moving [29 CFR 1910.178 (n)(7)(iii)].
Under all travel conditions, the truck shall be operated at a speed that will permit
it to be brought safely to a stop [29 CFR 1910.178 (n)(8)].
The operator shall slow down and sound the horn at cross aisles and other
locations where vision is obstructed [29 CFR 1910.178 (n)(4)].
The operator is required to look toward and keep a clear view of the travel path
[29 CFR 1910.178(n)(6)].
Unauthorized personnel shall not be permitted to ride on powered industrial
trucks. A safe place to ride shall be provided where the riding of trucks is
authorized [29 CFR 1910.178 (m)(3)].
Forklift trucks shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a bench or
other fixed object [29 1910.178 (m)(l )].
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The FLSA [29 USCt 201 et seq.] (the primary law governing the employment ofyouth
under age 18) includes work declared hazardous for youth by the Secretary of Labor.
Hazardous Order No. 7, Power-Driven Hoisting Apparatus Occupations, prohibits
workers under age 18 from using forklifts and similar equipment in nonagricultural
industries [29 CFR 570.58]. In agricultural industries, minors under age 16 are prohibited
from using forklifts [29 CFR 570.71 (a)(3)(ii)j.
Not all working minors are covered by the FLSA. The regulations in agriculture do not
apply to minors working on their parents' farms. Also exempted are youths aged 14 and
15 who are working under carefully regulated conditions in a bona tide vocational
agriculture program.
ASME/ANSI B56.1-1993 requires the following [ASME 1993].
Brakes, steering mechanisms, control mechanisms, warning devices, lights,

governors, lift overload devices, guard and safety devices, lift and tilt
mechanisms, articulating axle stops, and frame members shall be carefully and
regularly inspected and maintained in a safe condition (ASME/ ANSI B56.1
1993m 6.2.7) [ASME 1993].
When work is being performed from an elevated platform, a restraining means
such as rails, chains, etc., shall be in place, or a body belt with lanyard or
deceleration device shall be worn by the person(s) on the platform (ASME/ANSI
B56. 1, 4.17.1 [b]) [ASME 1993].
An operator should avoid turning, if possible, and should use extreme caution on
grades, ramps, or inclines. Normally the operator should travel straight up and
down (ASME/ANSI B56.1, 5.3.8[d]) [ASME 1993].
The operator of a sit-down type forklift should stay with the truck if lateral or
longitudinal tipover occurs. The operator should hold on firmly and lean away
from the point of impact (ASME/ANSI B56.1, 5.3.18[d]) [ASME 1993].
In addition to the above regulations, employers and workers should follow operator's
manuals, which are supplied by all equipment manufacturers and describe the safe
operation and maintenance of forklifts.
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The cases presented here were investigated by the NIOSH Fatality Assessment and
Control Evaluation (FACE) Program. The case reports were selected to represent the
most common types of fatal forklift incidents: ( 1) forklift overturns, (2) workers struck,
crushed, or pinned by a forklift, and (3) falls from a forklift.
On September 18, 1996, the 43-year-old president of an advertising sign company was
killed while using a sit-down type forklift to unload steel tubing from a flatbed trailer. He
was driving the forklift about 5 miles per hour beside the trailer on a concrete driveway
with a 3% grade. The victim turned the forklift behind the trailer, and the forklift began to
tip over on its side. The victim jumped from the operator's seat to the driveway. When the
forklift overturned, the victim's head and neck became pinned to the concrete driveway
under the falling-object protective structure (overhead guard). An inspection of the
forklift revealed that the right-side rear axle stop was damaged before the incident and
was not restricting the lateral sway of the forklift when it turned. Also, slack in the
steering mechanism required the operator to turn the steering wheel slightly more than
half a revolution before the wheels started to turn. The forklift was not equipped with a
seat belt [NIOSH 1996b].
On April 25, 1995, a 37-year-old shop foreman was fatally injured after the sit-down type
forklift he was operating overturned. The victim was turning while backing down an
incline with a 4% grade. The forklift was transporting a 3-foot-high, 150-pound stack of
cardboard with the forks raised approximately 60 inches off the ground. No one
witnessed the incident. The victim was found with his head pinned under the overhead
guard. The forklift was not equipped with a seat belt [California Department of Health
Services 1996].
On November 25, 1996, a 41-year-old male laborer was fatally injured when the sit-down
type forklift he was operating fell off a loading dock and pinned him under the overhead
guard. The forklift was not equipped with a seat belt. The loading dock had large cracks
in the surface and was in need of extensive repair. It was raining when the victim left the
storage building to lift a load from the back of a pickup truck. Evidence indicates that
either the victim's forklift was too close to the outer edge of the loading dock (which
crumbled) or the right front tire was caught in a large crack in the loading dock, causing
the forklift to overturn [Indiana State Department ofHealth 1996].
On October 19, 1995, a 39-year-old female punch press operator at a computer

components manufacturer was fatally injured while performing normal work tasks at her
station. A forklift was traveling in reverse at high speed toward the victim's work station.
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A witness observed the forklift strike a metal scrap bin (about 3 by 5 by 3Y:! feet),
propelling it toward the punch press station. The bin hit the press and rebounded toward
the forklift. There it was hit once again and shoved back against the comer of the press,
striking and crushing the victim against the press [NIOSH 1996c].
On July 21, 1997, a 36-year-old male electric-line technician was fatally injured after
falling from and being run over by a forklift. While the operator was driving the forklift,
the victim was riding on the forks. As the operator approached an intersection, he slowed
down and turned his head to check for oncoming traffic. When he turned his head back,
he could not see the victim. He stopped the forklift, dismounted, and found the victim
underneath the right side of the forklift [NIOSH 1997a].
On September 24, 1997, a 61-year-old male maintenance manager of a shelter for the
homeless died after falling 7 feet from a safety platform that had been elevated by a
forklift. The victim had been raised in a steel-framed, cage-type safety platform that had
not been secured to the forklift. The victim removed a fluorescent light bulb from its
fixture and stepped to one side of the safety platform. When the victim shifted his weight
fiom the center of the platform to the outer edge, the safety platform toppled off the
forks. The victim fell about 7 feet, struck his head on a concrete floor, and was
subsequently struck by the steel safety platform [NIOSH 1997b].
On September 6, 1995, a 47-year-old male assistant warehouse manager was fatally

injured while working with a forklift operator to pull tires from a storage rack. The two
workers had placed a wooden pallet on the forks of the forklift, and the victim then stood
on the pallet. The operator raised the forks and victim 16 feet above a concrete floor to
the top of the storage rack. The victim had placed a few tires on the pallet when the
operator noticed that the pallet was becoming unstable. The victim lost his balance and
fell, striking his head on the floor [NIOSH 1996a].
National fatality data indicate that the three most common forklift-related fatalities
involve forklift overturns, workers on foot being struck by forklifts, and workers falling
from forklifts. The case studies indicate that the forklift, the factory environment, and
actions of the operator can all contribute to fatal incidents involving forklifts. In addition,
these fatalities indicate that many workers and employers are not using or may be
unaware of safety procedures and the proper use of forklifts to reduce the risk of injury
and death.
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Reducing the risk of forklift incidents requires a safe work environment, a safe forklift,
comprehensive worker training, safe work practices, and systematic traffic management.
NIOSH recommends that employers and workers comply with OSHA regulations and
consensus standards, maintain equipment, and take the following measures to prevent
injury when operating or working near forklifts.
Make sure that workers do not operate a forklift unless they have been trained and
licensed.
Develop, implement, and enforce a comprehensive written safety program that
includes worker training, operator licensure, and a timetable for reviewing and
revising the program. A comprehensive training program is important for
preventing injury and death. Operator training should address factors that affect
the stability of a forklift-such as the weight and symmetry of the load, the speed
at which the forklift is traveling, operating surface, tire pressure, and driving
behavior.
Inform operators of sit-down type forklifts that they can be crushed by the
overhead guard or another part of the truck after jumping from the overturning
forklift. The operator of a sit-down type forklift should stay with the truck if
lateral or longitudinal tipover occurs. The operator should hold on firmly and lean
away from the point of impact.
Train operators of stand-up type forklifts with rear-entry access to exit from the
truck by stepping backward if a lateral tipover occurs.
Ensure that operator restraint systems are being used on sit-down type forklifts.
Since 1992, forklift manufacturers have been required to equip new sit-down type
forklifts with operator restraint systems. Many manufacturers of these forklifts
offer restraint systems that can be retrofitted on older forklifts. Many of the
fatalities resulting from overturns of sit-down type forklifts might have been
prevented if the operator had been restrained. The overhead guard of the forklift is
generally the part that crushes the operator's head or torso after he or she falls or
jumps outside of the operator's compartment. The risk of being crushed by the
overhead guard or another rigid part of the forklift is greatly reduced if the
operator of a sit-down type forklift remains inside the operator's compartment.
Because many forklifts are not equipped with a restraint system and operator
compliance is less than 100% on forklifts equipped with a restraint system,
operators of sit-down type forklifts should be instructed not to jump from the
operator's compartment but to stay inside by leaning in the opposite direction of
the overturn.
Train operators to handle asymmetrical loads when their work includes this
activity.
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Establish a vehicle inspection and maintenance program.
Retrofit old sit-down type forklifts with an operator restraint system if possible.
Ensure that operators use only an approved lifting cage and adhere to general
safety practices for elevating personnel with a forklift. Also, secure the platform
to the lifting carriage or forks.
Provide means for personnel on the platform to shut off power to the truck
whenever the truck is equipped with vertical only or vertical and horizontal
controls for lifting personnel.
Separate forklift traffic and other workers where possible.

Limit some aisles to workers on foot only or forklifts only.
Restrict the use of forklifts near time clocks, break rooms, cafeterias, and main
exits, particularly when the flow of workers on foot is at a peak (such as at the end
of a shift or during breaks).
Install physical barriers where practical to ensure that workstations are isolated
from aisles traveled by torklifts.
Evaluate intersections and other blind corners to determine whether overhead
dome mirrors could improve the visibility of forklift operators or workers on foot.
Make every effort to alert workers when a forklift is nearby. Use horns, audible
backup alarms, and flashing lights to warn workers and other forklift operators in
the area. Flashing lights are especially important in areas where the ambient noise
level is high.
Ensure that workplace safety inspections are routinely conducted by a person who
can identify hazards and conditions that are dangerous to workers. Hazards
include obstructions in the aisle, blind corners and intersections, and forklifts that
come too close to workers on foot. The person who conducts the inspections
should have the authority to implement prompt corrective measures.
Install the workstations, control panel, and equipment away from the aisle when
possible. Do not store bins, racks, or other materials at corners, intersections, or
other locations that obstruct the view of operators or workers at workstations.
Enforce safe driving practices such as obeying speed limits, stopping at stop
signs, and slowing down and blowing the horn at intersections.
Repair and maintain cracks, crumbling edges, and other defects on loading docks,
aisles, and other operating surfaces.
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Do not operate a forklift unless you have been trained and licensed.
l seatbelts ifthey are available.
Report to your supervisor any damage or problems that occur with a forklift
during your shift.
Do not jump from an overturning, sit-down type forklift. Stay with the truck if
lateral or longitudinal tipover occurs. Hold on firmly and lean in the opposite
direction of the overturn.
Exit from a stand-up type forklift with rear-entry access by stepping backward if a
lateral tipover occurs.
Use extreme caution on grades, ramps, or inclines. Normally you should travel
only straight up and down.
On all grades, tilt the load back if applicable, and raise it only as far as needed to
clear the road surface.
Do not raise or lower the forks while the forklift is moving.
Do not handle loads that are heavier than the rated weight capacity of the forklift.
Operate the forklift at a speed that will permit it to be stopped safely.
Slow down and sound the horn at intersections and other locations where vision is
obstructed.
Look toward the path of travel and keep a clear view of it.
Do not allow passengers to ride on forklift trucks unless a seat is provided.
When dismounting from a forklift, always set the parking brake, lower the forks,
and neutralize the controls.
Do not drive up to anyone standing in front of a bench or other fixed object.
Do not use a forklift to elevate workers who are standing on the forks.
Do not elevate a worker on a platform unless the vehicle is directly below the
work area.
Whenever a truck is used to elevate personnel, secure the elevating platform to the
lifting carriage or forks of the forklift.
Use a restraining means such as rails, chains, or a body belt with a lanyard or
deceleration device for the person(s) on the platform.
Do not drive to another location with the work platform elevated.
Copies of this and other NIOSH documents are available from

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
4676 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998
Fax number: (513) 533-8573

Telephone number: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)
E-mail: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nioshmail.html
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e UAW Health & Safety Deparbnent
Powered Industrial Truck----Operators' 'Rules of the Road"
These general rules apply to all operators of a Powered Industrial

Truck (P .I.T.). These rules are a reflection of the PIT OSHA Standard
1910.178 requirements:
(a) General Requirements

Shall meet the design and construction requirements of
ANSI 856.1-1969
Modifications and additions to PIT shall not be done by the
customer without prior written approval of the manufacturer
ofthe PIT
User shall see that all nameplates and markings are in place
and maintained in a legible condition
(b) Designations
There are 11 different designations for types of PIT's
These let you know how each one is constructed and their
safeguards.
(c) Designated Locations

Guides you to the minimum type PIT to use in that area
(e) Safety Guards

Overhead guard required to protect from falling small
packages
Vertical backrest required to protect PIT Operator from
packages falling into drivers' compartment
(g) Changing and Charging storage batteries

Located in designated area for that purpose
Eyewash/shower
Fire protection
Adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing
batteries
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Conveyor, hoist or equivalent material handling equipment
shall be provided for handling batteries
Reinstalled batteries shall be properly positioned and
secured in the truck
Means provided for handling acid shall be provided (carboy
or siphon) and never pour water into acid
Check vent caps-are they there and properly working
Keep anything that may spark away from the uncovered
battery
(h) Lighting for operating areas

Forklift shall be equipped with directional lighting if the
general lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot
(i) Control of noxious gases and fumes

Concentration levels of carbon monoxide gas created by the
PIT shall not exceed the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL)
which is 50 ppm
((j) Dockboards (bridge plates)

Know the capacity of the dockplates
Never exceed the capacity
Make sure securely in place
(k) Trucks/railroad cars

Wheel chocks in place and tractor brakes set before driving
into the trailer
Fixed nose jacks in place to prevent upending of the trailer
when tractor not attached to trailer
(I) Operator Training
(m) Truck operations

Shall not be driven up to anyone standing in front of a
bench or fixed object
No person shall be allowed to stand or pass under raised
forks ..loaded or unloaded
No passengers
Arms and legs inside running line of the PIT
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Forks shall be fully lowered, controls neutralized, power
shut off and brakes set before getting off the PIT
Maintain safe distance from edge of ramps and other
elevated docks or platforms
The flooring of trucks, trailers and railroad cars shall be
checked for breaks and weakness before they are driven
into
Know the height of your PIT and the ceiling height where
you may be traveling
Fire aisles, access to stairways and fire equipment shall be
kept clear
(n) Traveling
All plant traffic regulations shall be observed
Maintain three (3) truck lengths from the truck ahead
Keep PIT under control at all times
Slow down and sound hom at cross aisles and where vision
is obstructed
Drive with load trailing when clear view of forward travel is
obstructed
(n)(6) The driver shall be required to look in the direction
of... and keep a clear view of the path of travel
Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permitted
Slow down while negotiating turns
(o) Loading
Only stable and safely arranged loads shall be handled
Only loads within the rated capacity of the PIT shall be
handled
Long/high loads shall be adjusted if it affects capacity
Place forks as far as possible under load
Tilting forward prohibited when raised except to pickup load
(p) Operation of the PIT
If, at any time, a PIT is found to be in need of repair,
defective or in any way unsafe the PIT shall be taken out of
service until repaired
(q) Maintenance of PIT

Repairs made by authorized personel
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All parts of any PIT requiring replacement shall be with
parts equivalent, as to safety, with those used in the
origional design.
Additional counterweighting of PITs shall not be done
unless approved by the PIT manufacturer
PITs inspection at least daily ... Where they are used on a
round-the-clock basis the inspection must be done on all
three shifts
F:DEPT/H&S.HOME/MLEE/OTHERIPITROADRULES
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e. UAW Health & Safety Department Highlighted
Standards Interpretation and Compliance

Letters
Fork inspection requirements for powered industrial
trucks.
Standard Number: 1910.178(a)(2) ;1910.178(1) ;1910.178(q)(7)
Subject: Fork inspection requirements for powered industrial trucks.
Information Date: 10/22/ 1999
Thank you for your September 1, 1999 letter to the Office of General Industry
Compliance Assistance (GICA). You have questions regarding fork inspection
requirements for powered industrial trucks. These questions are being answered in
terms of the employer being the user of the powered industrial truck not the
manufacturer. 29 CFR 191 0.178(a)(2) requires that powered industrial trucks meet the
design and construction requirements established in ANSI B56.1 - 1969 American
National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II which is incorporated by
reference.
Question l. Must the fork inspectors be certified by a metallurgy board like the
American Society for Non-Destmctive Testing? If so, do they need to be re-certified on a
periodic basis?
Reply. There is currently no specific OSHA requirement for fork inspectors to be

certified. However, under 29 CFR 1910.178(1) Powered Industrial Truck Operator
Training, the employer would need to provide the operator with training on truck-
related topics such as, but not limited to: fork and attachment adaptation,
operation, and use limitations; and any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the
operator will be required to perform.
Question 2. Does OSHA require the fork inspection procedure as defined by ANSI
B56.1?
Reply. 1910.178(q)(7) does have a general requirement that all powered industrial
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trucks be examined before being placed in service. This examination is required
daily or after each shift if the trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis. ANSI
856.1 1993 Safety Standard for Low and High Lift Trucks has specitic procedures for
inspecting and repairing of forks in service on fixklift trucks at section 6.2.8. These
specific inspection procedures have not been adopted by OSHA. However, an employer
does have the responsibility to determine that forks are properly inspected. The
failure to properly inspect forks on powered industrial trucks may in some
circumstances be a recognized hazard and therefore warrant the use of the general
duty clause in enforcement.
Thank you tor your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this
information helpful. Please be aware that OSHA's enforcement guidance is subject to
periodic review and clarification, amplification, or correction. Such guidance could also
be affected by subsequent rulemaking. In the future, should you wish to verify that the
guidance provided herein remains current, you may consult OSHA's website at
http://www.osha/gov. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the
Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance at (202) 693-1850.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Fairfax, Director

Directorate of Compliance Programs
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Standards Interpretation:
Batteries in electric powered industrial trucks
must be secured horizontally and vertically.
Standard Number: 191 0.178(g)( 5)
Subject: Batteries in electric powered industrial trucks must be secured
horizontally and vertically.
Information Date: 09/11/2000
September 11, 2000

Material Handling ofT ennessee, Inc.
P.O. Box 1207
Mt. Juliet, TN
Thank you for your January 6, 2000 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs. You have questions
regarding OSHA's requirements for vertical battery restraints in electric powered
industrial trucks. Your several questions can be answered as follows:
In General Industry, safety requirements for reinstalling batteries in electric powered

industrial trucks are found at 29 CFR 1910.178(g)(5). This paragraph requires that
"reinstalled batteries shall be properly positioned and secured in the truck". Batteries
in all electric powered industrial trucks covered by the standard must be secured in place
both horizontally and vertically when the truck is in use.
Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this
periodic review and clarification, amplification, and correction. Such guidance could also
guidance herein remains current, you may consult OSHA's website at
http://\vww.osha.gov/. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the
Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance at 202-693-1850.
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Standards Interpretation and Compliance
Letters
Powered industrial truck training: different types of
trucks/workplace conditions.
Standard Number: 191 0.178(1)
Subject: Powered industrial truck training: different types oftrucks/workplace
conditions.
Information Date: 10/08/ 1999
October 8, 1999
American Trucking Associations
Alexandria, VA
Thank you for your July 8, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration's (OSHA ' s) Directorate of Compliance Programs. You have questions
regarding the Powered [ndustrial Truck Operator Training, Final Rule, December 1,
1998, 29 CFR 191 0.178(1). We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with
clarification on this matter.
Question #1. At what point does the final training rule require employers to
conduct training on different makes and models of powered industrial trucks?
Response. Operators who have successfully completed training and evaluation as

specified in 191 0.178(1) (in a specific type of truck) would not need additional training
when they are assigned to operate the same type of truck made by a different
manufacturer. However, operators would need additional training if the applicable
truck-related and workplace-related topics listed in 1910.178(1)(3) are different for
that truck.
Question #2. Is the required training weight and brand specific?
Response. The extent of required training is determined not by the differences in brand
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or rated capacity but by whether the trucks which an operator may operate differ
with respect to any one or more of the "truck-related" topics. If~ however, the only
significant difference between two trucks is that they have different capacities, then an
operator trained on the larger capacity truck need only receive additional training on the
lesser capacity of the other truck.
Question #3. As the standard applies to site-specific training, can employers

establish broad categories of site/establishment specificity that could include freight
docks, dirt yards, warehouses, etc.'!
Response. Whether an operator trained and evaluated at one of an employer's facilities

must receive additional training at another facility on "workplace-related topics" will
depend on whether the two tacilities significantly differ with respect to any one or more
of the topics set out at 191 0.178(1)(3 )(ii). If, as you state, all of the potential hazards
addressed in the workplace-related topics are the same, then no additional training or
evaluation would be necessary. Thus, for example, where all of an employer's facilities
have substantially similar ramps or narrow aisles, no additional training on those topics
would be required. To take another example, however, additional training would be
required if the loads to be carried at different facilities significantly differ in
composition or stability. It should not be thought that an operator generally trained in,
for example, warehouse operations has been fully trained to operate in all warehouse
situations. The key factor is whether the other situations are substantially the same as that
in which the operator has been trained.
Thank you tor your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this
http://www.osha.gov/. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the
Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance at 202-693-1850.
Sincerely,

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Standards Interpretation:
Powered industrial truck requirements regarding
"split-forking" and "bulldozing."
Standard Number: Jl) 10.178( o )(I) ; 19 I 0.17S( I}( 3 )(i)( M)
Subject: Powered industrial truck requirements regarding "split-forking" and
"bulldozing."
Information Date: 1110211999
Industrial Hygiene Supervisor
Parts & Service Support Center
Morton, II
Thank you for your August 27, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration ' s (OSHA's) Regional Administrator in Chicago. Your letter has been
referred to the Directorate of Compliance Programs for an answer to your question
regarding work practices commonly known as "split-forking" and "bulldozing." You
question whether such practices are in compliance with 29 CFR 191 0.178( o )(1) of
OSHA's powered industrial truck standard when used in a large parts warehouse and
distribution center.
You explain that "split-forking" is when the operator moves two palletized loads by
inserting one fork in each pallet. On trucks with hydraulically adjustable forks, the
operator may then bring the forks as close to each other as possible, clamping the
pallets together, prior to lifting and transporting the palletized loads. Alternatively,
with hydraulically adjustable forks or not, the operator may just push the split-
forked pallets across the floor.
When bulldozing, the operator would have one pallet on the forks, then use that
load to push other pallets out ahead of the truck. Bulldozing may involve having two
pallets arranged vertically on the forks (provided the height is not so tall as to
obstruct vision), plus pushing up to six pallets (single or double stacked) out in front
of the truck.
You specifically ask two questions:
Q. #1. Does OSHA consider these practices [to] violate 1910.178(o)(l),
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which states only stable or safely arranged loads shall be handled?
Response: Certainly, if the loads that are being split-forked or bulldozed result in a
hazardous condition because they are not stable or safely arranged, tltere would be a
violation of 1910.178(o)(l). Conversely, if these work practices are done safely,
there would be no violation.
These two work practices, however, are potentially hazardous for the forklift drivers and
t()r any pedestrians who may be in the area. The forklifts also are probably not designed
to be used to lift and move loads in the split-forking or bulldozing manner you described.
In addition, 191 0.178(l)(3)(i)(M) requires that employees receive training on any
operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual. If the
truck's manual has warnings against these types of practices then this must be included in
the training program content.
Loads that are lifted and/or pushed by split-forking or bulldozing can cause hazards in
several ways, including: (1) compromising the forklift's capacity; (2) damaging the forks;
(3) damaging the floor; (4) causing the load, or part of the load, to tip; (5) interfering with
the maneuverability of the forklift; and (6) causing the driver less control of the loads
during turns and stopping. As applied to a particular workplace, these practices may
produce additional hazards, depending upon the specific workplace conditions such as:
weather, lighting, space restraints, training, supervision, truck maintenance, and the job
production schedule.
Q. #2. If not, would OSHA consider these practices to violate Section

S(a)(l) of the OSH Act? In other words, would OSHA issue a citation
for violating Section S(a)(l) to an employer for permitting these
practices?
Response: Although OSHA does not have any specific regulations addressing these
work practices, 1910.178 would probably apply. Certainly if the load was unstable
or not safely arranged there would be a violation of 1910.178 (o)(1).
An employer has general responsibilities, delineated under Section 5(a)(l) of the OSH
Act, to furnish to each employee a workplace free from recognized hazards that are
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. OSHA can use the General
Duty Clause only if an OSHA standard does not apply.
Depending upon the facts of a particular workplace, there may be situations in which
1910.178 would not apply, and it would be appropriate to issue a citation based on the
General Duty Clause.
Frequently when the workers are on incentive pay, shortcuts will be used to get the
work done faster. Faster does not necessarily mean unsafe, but there is generally a
high correlation between speed and injuries. Just because a work practice is
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common in an industry, docs not mean that the practice is safe and should be used.
Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this
http://www.osha.gov. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the
Oftice of General [ndustry Compliance Assistance at (202) 693-1850.
Sincerely,

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Health & Safety Department e
Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck
Operator Training Standards
Subject: Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training
Standards
Information Date: 11 /30/2000
loiRECTIVE NUMBER: CPL 2-1.28A lrEFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 30, -,

1 2ooo
~SUBJECT: Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training
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standards
ABSTRACT
Purpose: This instruction updates compliance assistance for the revised

powered industrial truck operator training standard.
Scope: OSHA-wide.
By and Under the Charles N. Jeffress, Assistant Secretary

Authority of
Significant Changes
This update of Instruction CPL 2-1.28 is needed since OSHA is reviewing the appropriate
training and coverage of personnel and burden carriers. Reference to this type of powered
industrial truck has been deleted from Appendix A, page A -4, Question 12, of the Instruction.
Therefore, OSHA Offices are not to enforce the powered industrial truck operator training
standard for Personnel and Burden Carriers, ASME B56.8.
I. Application. These standards apply to all industries except agricultural operations.
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II. Background. The previous powered industrial truck operator training standard in part
1910 was adopted from the national consensus standard, American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) 1356.1 1969, Safety Standard for Powered Industrial
Trucks. The previous standard required that only trained operators who were
authorized to do so could operate powered industrial trucks and that methods of
training in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks be devised.
Since promulgation of the OSHA standard, the powered industrial truck consensus
standard (1356.1) has undergone five complete revisions. The 856.1 consensus
standard has substantially upgraded its recommended training requirements. In view
of this fact, interested persons requested that OSHA improve its training requirements
f(Jr powered industrial truck operators.
The revised training requirements (63 FR 6623 7, 12/1 /98) incorporate performance
requirements that provide flexibility to employers in developing methods of training
for powered industrial truck operators. These standards require the development of a
training program that bases the amount, type, degree, and sufficiency of training on
the knowledge of the trainee and the ability of the vehicle operator to acquire, retain,
and use the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate the truck. These
standards also require a periodic evaluation of each operator's performance; and
refresher training based primarily on unsafe operation, an accident or near miss,
deficiencies found in a periodic evaluation of the operator, the introduction of
different equipment or a change in a workplace condition that affects safe operation.
The revised training requirements are intended to enhance the safe operation of
powered industrial trucks in the workplace. Compliance with these revised training
requirements will significantly decrease the number of injuries and fatalities resulting
from unsafe powered industrial truck operations.
III. Standard Overview. The training requirement found in 29 CFR 191 0.178(1) for
operators of powered industrial trucks and the same requirement for operators of
powered industrial trucks in the construction [1926.602(d)] and maritime [1915.120,
1910.16(a)(2)(x), 1910.16(b)(2)(xiv), 1917.1(a)(2)(xiv), 1918.l(b)(l0)] industries
specify that the employer must develop a complete training program. OSHA requires
that operators of powered industrial trucks be trained in the operation of such vehicles
before they are allowed to operate them independently. The training must consist of
instruction (both classroom-type and practical training) in proper vehicle operation,
the hazards of operating the vehicle in the workplace, and the requirements of the
OSHA standard for powered industrial trucks. Operators who have completed training
must then be evaluated while they operate the vehicle in the workplace. Operators
must also be periodically evaluated (at least once every three years) to ensure that
their skills remain at a high level and must receive refresher training whenever there
is a demonstrated need. To maximize the effectiveness of the training, OSHA will not
require training that is duplicative of other training the employee has previously
received if the operator has been evaluated and found competent to operate the truck
safely. Finally, the training provisions require that the employer certify that the
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training and evaluations have been conducted.
IV. General Inspection Guidelines. The following guidelines will assist the CSHO in
determining compliance with the revised powered industrial truck operator training
standard during compliance inspections.
A. Inquire about the employer's method of powered industrial truck operator
training program implementation (formal instruction, practical training), and
evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. Ensure that all
training is conducted by a person who has the knowledge, training and
experience to train operators and evaluate their competence.
B. Determine whether the employer has trained employees in the applicable
topics listed in 191 0.178(1)(3).
C. Determine whether powered industrial truck operators have received training
in the operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's
manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate,
including operator's instructions, warnings, or precautions regarding seat belt
use (operator restraint systems). Employers not providing training in the
operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the manufacturer's
operator's manual related to seat belt use may be cited under
191 0.178(1)(3 )(i)(M).
Seat belts in forklift trucks are a component part of an operator restraint

system that is designed to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries to the
operator in the event of a tipover accident. Forklift trucks are particularly
susceptible to tipovers. Failure to wear the seat belt that is provided in the
forklift increases the risk of injury to the operator in the event of such an
accident. Section 1910.178 does not currently contain requirements for the use
of operator restraint systems. However, Section 5( a)( 1) of the OSH Act
requires employers to protect employees from serious and recognized hazards.
Recognition of the hazard of forklift tipover and the need for operators to use
an operator restraint system is evidenced by certain requirements in the more
current version of ANSI B56.1 consensus standard for powered industrial
trucks, and ASME B56.1-2000 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift
Trucks. In addition, seat belts have been supplied by many manufacturers of
counterbalanced, center control, high lift trucks that have a sit-down
nonelevating operator position. OSHA's enforcement policy on the use of seat
belts on powered industrial trucks is that employers are obligated to require
operators of powered industrial trucks that are equipped with operator restraint
devices, including seat belts, to use the devices. CSHOs will enforce the use of
such devices under Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act in accordance with the
October 9, 1996 Seat Belt Enforcement Memorandum.
D. When possible, observe powered industrial truck operations to determine if

trucks are being operated safely, and conduct employer/employee interviews
to verify training program implementation.
E. Determine whether the employer has certified that all required training and
evaluations have been conducted. In accordance with OSHA Instruction CPL
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2.111, Citation Policy for Papenvork and Written Program Requirement
Violations, the following will apply when citing 191 0.178(1)(6): When the
employer has properly trained and evaluated powered industrial truck
operators, but has failed to certify that the action was taken, no citation will be
issued. The requirement for certification and the reasons for the requirement
will be explained to the employer and the action noted in the case file. The
employer will also be informed of possible penalties for subsequent violations.
F. When employers are cited for violations of the powered industrial truck
operator training standard, the Area Director will be responsible for
determining the classification of violations cited under the powered industrial
truck operator training standard in accordance with the FIRM (OSHA
Instruction CPL 2.103 ).
G. APPENDIX A provides a list of questions and answers to assist in compliance
with the powered industrial truck operator training standards. APPENDIX B
provides a copy of the October 9, 1996 Seat belt enforcement memorandum
and APPENDIX C provides a copy of the July 14, 2000 National Maritime
Safety Association Settlement Agreement.
H. Training, Evaluation and Certification by a Third Party. The person or persons

who conduct training, refresher training, evaluations, and certification of
operators under 191 0.178(1) need not be employed by the employer of those
operators. Such third-party training, including appropriate on-the-job training,
may be provided by an employers' association, a labor union, joint labor-
management training organization, or any other organization meeting the
requirements of the standard. However, citations for failure to train will
always be issued to the employer.
1. The employer may rely on a third-party trainer's certification that an
employee has been trained and evaluated to operate a particular type of
powered industrial truck in accordance with the standard if the training
entity presents to the employer verification that the training program
conforms to the standard and includes a list of topics covered by the
training. The employer must make the verification available to OSHA
upon request.
2. If a powered industrial truck operator is certified under the preceding
paragraph, the employer must provide additional training in any of
those topics only when its powered industrial truck operators will be
potentially exposed to hazardous workplace-related conditions that
could not reasonably have been foreseen when the training took place.
Before employees operate powered industrial trucks under these
conditions, the employer must brief them about the conditions and how
to operate the powered industrial truck safely under those conditions.
I. Three-Year Evaluations and Certification Records. An employer may comply
with the requirement of 191 0.178(1)( 4)(iii) that an operator has been evaluated
at three-year intervals if it knows that a third party has conducted the required
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evaluation and the third party certifies the evaluation pursuant to
191 0.178(1)(6). If such evaluations, which can be based on the review of
records by an existing entity, such as a joint labor-management committee, are
made in the normal course of business, they need not be repeated for purposes
ofthis paragraph.
I. The certification required by 1910.178(1)(6) may be performed, and
the records of such certification maintained, by a third-party trainer.
The certification records must identify the types of equipment on
which the operator has been trained and evaluated.
2. If an employer does not regularly employ the same operators, such as
where powered industrial truck operators are assigned by a hiring hall,
the employer does not need to maintain the records at its own worksite.
The employer must know where the records are located, and they must
be accessible to an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection.
Failure of an employer to provide the certification records under these
conditions would be cited under 191 0.178(1)(6).
J. Avoidance of Duplicative Training of Experienced Operators. An employee
who, prior to December 1, 1998, has regularly operated a particular type of
powered industrial truck in a marine terminal or longshoring operation, which
operation can be determined by an existing entity such as a joint labor-
management committee, may be certified under 191 0.178(1)( 6) to operate that
type of powered industrial truck if one of the following provisions has been
met:
1. Written documentation establishes that the employee has previously
been trained and evaluated on all of the training topics listed in
191 0.178(1)(3) that are applicable to that type of powered industrial
truck; or
2. The employee's operation of the type of powered industrial truck is
evaluated under circumstances that typically prevail in the marine
terminal and/or longshoring workplaces in which the operator
normally works by a person or entity with the requisite knowledge,
skills, and experience to perform evaluations, and the employee is
found competent to perform the operator's duties safely. If the
evaluations, which can be based on the review of records by an
existing entity, such as a joint labor-management committee, are
conducted during the normal course of business, they need not be
repeated for purposes of this paragraph.
K. Refresher Training and Evaluation.
1. A powered industrial truck operator must receive refresher training
under 1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A) or (C) if a workplace observation by a
supervisor or other qualified person indicates that the operator is
deficient in some of the requisite knowledge and skills needed to
operate the vehicle safely. If the observer determines that the
deficiencies in the operator's knowledge and skills can be corrected by
on-the-job instruction, the observer or another qualified person may
immediately provide such instruction. After such instruction, the
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observer or other qualified person may reevaluate the operator's
performance in the workplace and, if the operator demonstrates that he
or she possesses the knowledge and skills to operate the equipment
safely, the operator may continue to operate the powered industrial
truck without any further training and without affecting his or her
certification. If on-the-job instruction is not sufficient to obviate the
deficiencies in the operator's knowledge and skills, the operator must
receive such additional refresher training and evaluation as is
necessary to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills
needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.
2. An operator must receive refresher training and evaluation under
l910.178(1)(4)(ii)(B) when the operator has been involved in an
incident in which the operator's operation of the powered industrial
truck caused or contributed to personal injury or property damage or
provided other clear evidence that the operator operated the equipment
unsafely. In the event that an OSHA inspection of the incident is
conducted, the CSHO will include in the case file and account for any
facts and conclusions developed by an independent inquiry of the
factors underlying the incident which are made available to the CSHO
during the inspection or within 14 days of the incident, whichever is
later.
L. Generic Training. An operator who has been trained on a particular type of
powered industrial truck may, without additional training, operate other makes
and models of the same type of truck that have fundamentally similar
operating characteristics and placement of operating controls. Similarly, an
employee who has been trained to use a particular type of powered industrial
truck attachment need not receive additional training to use a fundamentally
similar make or model of the same type of attachment for the same type of
truck.
M. Seat belt Training. Powered industrial truck operator training programs must
cover equipment manufacturers' recommendations as to the use of seat belts
under 191 0.178(l)(3)(i); such programs may also address the hazards, if any,
in the opinion of the training provider, that seat belt use could cause in a
particular work situation in the marine cargo handling industry.
APPENDIX A
1910.178(1)- Questions and Answers
Paragraph (1)(1 )(i) requires that each powered industrial truck operator have the
competency to operate a powered industrial truck safely.
1. Can an employee be allowed to operate a powered industrial truck if the
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employee can't read?
Yes, during training and evaluation, a determination must be made whether the
employee has the knowledge and skills to perform the job. For example, if the
employee cannot read and comprehend the operator's manuals for the types of trucks
the employee will operate, then this information would have to be taught by means
other than having the employee try to read the truck manuals. Information obtained
during the initial employee evaluation can be used to, among other things, determine
how best to train the employees.
2. Can an employee with poor vision in one eye or a hearing impairment be allowed
to operate a powered industrial truck?
The employer has the responsibility under this training standard to ensure that each
operator is capable of performing the duties that are required of the job.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) addresses the issue of whether employers
may impose physical qualifications upon employees or applicants for employment.
The ADA permits employers to adopt medical qualification requirements necessary to
ensure that an individual does not pose a "direct threat to the health or safety of
other individuals in the workplace," provided all reasonable efforts are made to
accommodate otherwise qualified individuals. The employer should consult with
appropriate medical personnel to assist in determining operator physical
qualifications.
Paragraph (1)(2)(i) allows trainees to operate a powered industrial truck.
3. When can a powered industrial truck operator trainee operate a powered

industrial truck in the workplace?
An operator trainee can operate a truck only under the direct supervision of a person
who has the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their
competence, and where such operation does not endanger the trainee or other
employees.
4. What industries are covered by these training requirements?
The powered industrial truck operator training requirements apply to all industries in
which the trucks are being used, except agricultural operations.
Paragraph (1)(2)(ii) requires that the training consist of a combination of formal

instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the
workplace.
5. Can my powered industrial truck operator training consist only of formal
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instruction such as watching a videotape'?
No, OSHA requires a combination of formal instruction and practical training.

Although formal training is invaluable for teaching the principles of vehicle
operation, it is the hands-on training and evaluation of vehicle operation that finally
proves the adequacy of the training and the ability of the employee to use that training
successfully.
6. Can tool box meetings or informal discussions be considered formal instruction'?
Yes. tool box meetings or informal discussions can be considered formal instruction
when the principles of safe powered industrial truck operation are covered by the
designated trainer.
Paragraph (1)(2)(iii) requires that all operator training and evaluation be conducted by
a person who has the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial
truck operators and evaluate their competence.
7. How could an employer determine the qualifications of trainers?
An example of a qualified trainer would be a person who, by possession of a

recognized degree, certificate. or professional standing, or who by knowledge,
training and experience, has demonstrated the ability to train and evaluate powered
industrial truck operators.
8. Can the person providing the training come from outside the company?
Yes, the employer may authorize a trainer from outside the company to conduct the
training, such as a training consultant or a manufacturer's representative. Nonetheless,
the employer must have evidence that the operators have been trained in the required
program topics.
Some employers believe they must use an outside training consultant. However, an
employer may utilize an employee who has the knowledge, training, and experience
to provide training and evaluation.
9. When a Powered Industrial Truck operator is assigned to an employer by a

union hiring hall and works for more than one employer over a period of time,
which employer is responsible for ensuring that the operator has been trained
and evaluated under the standard?
Each employer for whom an employee works is responsible for ensuring that the
employee has been trained in accordance with the standard. In hiring hall situations,
the training under 1910.178(1)(3)(i), Truck-related topics, may be conducted by a
labor union, joint labor/management training organization, an association of
employers, or another third-party trainer as long as the person(s) conducting the
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training have the knowledge, training, and experience to properly conduct the
training. An individual employer that relies on such training would not be relieved of
the provisions of 191 0.178(l)(3)(ii), Workplace-related topics, which provides for
training on site-specific matters. But, the employer need not duplicate training if the
outside training covered all of the employer's site-specific conditions.
Can the evaluation required by (1)(2)(ii) be based entirely on observation of the

operator in a training facility outside the workplace'?
No. The evaluation must take place in the workplace so that the evaluator can observe
the operator under actual workplace conditions.
In paragraph (1)(3) OSHA has provided a list of subjects to ensure that the training
contains the appropriate information for the operator.
11. Are employers required to train powered industrial truck operator trainees in
all of the topics listed in paragraph (1)(3)'?
It is the responsibility of the employer to select the particular items that are pertinent
to the type of trucks that the employee will be allowed to operate, and the work
environment in which the vehicle will be operated. The employer may leave out
elements if the employer can demonstrate that they are not relevant to safe operation
in the employer's workplace.
12. Do these training requirements apply only to high lift and low lift trucks'?
No, these requirements apply to all types of powered industrial trucks, including
specialized powered industrial trucks covered by 191 0.178(a). The training standard
applies to vehicles covered by volumes of the consensus standard such as: Low Lift
and High Lift Trucks, ASME B56.1; Guided Industrial Vehicles, ASME B56.5;
Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks, ASME B56.6; Industrial Crane Trucks, ASME B56.7;
and Operator Controlled Industrial Tow Tractors, ASME B56.9. The standard does
not apply to earth moving equipment or vehicles used for over-the-road hauling.
Therefore, equipment that was designed to move earth but has been modified to
accept forks is not covered by the powered industrial truck operator training standard.
13. Must an employee receive separate training in each make and model of powered
industrial truck that the employee operates'?
No. An operator who has been trained on a particular type of powered industrial truck
(e.g., a sit-down counterbalanced rider truck) may, without additional training,
operate other makes and models of that same type of truck, unless there is a
significant difference in the applicable truck-related and workplace-related topics
listed in paragraph (1)(3) for the different make and model of truck. In addition, an
employee who has been trained to use a particular type of powered industrial truck
attachment need not receive additional training to use a fundamentally similar make
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or model of the same type of attachment for the same type of truck.
14. Would these training requirements include training operators in the use of
operator restraint systems?
Yes. For several years, sit-down counterbalanced powered industrial trucks have been
equipped by the manufacturer with operator restraint systems. Manufacturers'
operators' manuals instruct and warn operators to use operator restraint systems.
Employers are required by paragraph (l)( 3) to train employees in all operating
instructions, warnings and precautions listed in the operator's manual for the type of
vehicle which the employee is being trained to operate. Therefore, operators must be
trained in the use of operator restraint systems addressed in the operating instructions.
15. Does OSHA require employers to train operators in vehicle stability'!
Employers are required by paragraph (1)(3) to train operators in vehicle stability. Non-
mandatory Appendix A to the training standard provides guidance to employers in
understanding the basic principles of vehicle stability.
Paragraph (1)(4) specifies that an evaluation be conducted of each powered industrial

truck operator's performance.
16. How often are evaluations required to be conducted after training has been
successfully completed?
The employer must conduct evaluations at least once every three years and as part of
the initial training provided to the operator. In addition, for operators provided
refresher training under the standard, an evaluation of the effectiveness of that
refresher training must be performed. This evaluation does not have to be formalized
but must consist of a person who has the knowledge, training, and experience
observing each operator perform all typical operations to ensure that the powered
industrial truck is being operated safely. OSHA requires that a more extensive
evaluation be conducted at least once every three years.
17. When would refresher training be required?
Refresher training is required when information available to the employer shows that
the employee lacks the skills or knowledge to operate the truck safely. If the
employee has been observed operating the vehicle in an unsafe manner, has been
involved in an accident or near miss, or has received an evaluation that reveals the
employee is not operating the truck safely, refresher training is required. In addition,
refresher training is required when the employee is assigned to drive a different type
of truck or a condition in the workplace changes that could affect the safe operation of
the truck. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the refresher training is required.
Paragraph (1)(6) requires that the employer certify that the required training and
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evaluations have been conducted.
18. What does OSHA require the employer to include in the certification that the
required training and evaluations have been conducted?
The certification consists ofthe name of the operator, the dates ofthe training, the
date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) conducting the training and
evaluation.
Paragraph (1)(5) allows the employer to forgo that portion of the training that an
employee has previously received.
19. Is it necessary to retrain powered industrial truck operators if they have already
received training in some of the topics listed in paragraph (1)(3)?
The employer must evaluate the applicability and adequacy of an operator's prior
training. Employers need not retrain an employee in a training topic if the prior
training is appropriate to the truck and working conditions encountered. Additional
training in that topic is not required if the operator is evaluated and found to operate
the truck safely.
APPENDIXB
Enforcement of the Use of Seat Belts on Powered Industrial Trucks in General Industry
October 9, 1996
MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
FROM: JOHN B. MILES, JR.,

DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS
SUBJECT: Enforcement of the Use of Seat Belts on Powered

Industrial Trucks in General Industry
It has come to my attention that clarification is needed to ensure that a uniform approach is
taken by all OSHA offices with respect to the enforcement of the use of seat belts on
powered industrial trucks in general industry.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 856.1-1969 Safety Standard for Powered
Industrial Trucks, was adopted by OSHA under the procedures described in Section 6(a) of
the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act). ANSI 856.1-1969 does not have
provisions for the use of seat belts. Therefore, 29 CFR 1910.178 does not contain
requirements for the use of seat belts. However, Section 5(a)( 1) of the OSH Act require
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employers to protect employees from serious and recognized hazards. Recognition of the
hazard of powered industrial truck tipover and the need for the use of an operator restraint
system is evidenced by certain requirements in the more current versions of ANSI 856.1
consensus standard for powered industrial trucks; ASME/ANSI 856. la-1989 Addenda to
ASME/ ANSI 856.1-1988, and ASME 856.1-1993 Safety Standard for Low Lift and High
Lift Trucks. In addition, seat belts have been supplied by many manufacturers of
counterbalanced, center control, high lift trucks which have a sit-down nonelevating operator
position. Also, some manufacturers have instituted retrofit programs for the installation of
operator restraint systems to older powered industrial trucks.
OSHA's enforcement policy relative to the use of seat belts on powered industrial trucks is
that employers are obligated to require operators of powered industrial trucks which are
equipped with operator restraint devices or seat belts to use the devices. OSHA should
enforce the use of such devices under Section 5(a)(l) ofthe OSH Act.
After consultation with the Regional Solicitor, OSHA may also cite Section 5(a)(l) ofthe
OSH Act if an employer has not taken advantage of a manufacturer operator restraint system
or seat belt retrofit program.
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DEVELOPING A TRAININGPROGRAM FOR P.I.T. OPERATORS
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This handout is intended to be used for training purposes only. It is not a substitute for any
provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, or for any standards issued by
the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
HOW DO I DEVELOP A POWERED INDUSTRIAL OPERA TOR TRAINING

PROGRAM?
Before you begin developing your operator training program you should become familiar
with the OSHA standard for powered industrial trucks and any operator's manual pertinent to
the equipment you have in your workplace.
IDENTIFY YOUR OPERA TORS
First, you need to determine the employees that will be required to operate powered
industrial trucks in your workplace. If an employee has other duties, but sometimes operates
a powered industrial truck, training must be provided.
IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS YOU HAVE

IN YOUR WORKPLACE AND THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE
REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE VEHICLES.
There are many different types of powered industrial trucks. Typically, these types of
vehicles are known as forklifts or lift trucks. Some types of trucks are not capable of being
ridden by the operator. These are also covered by the OSHA standard and training is
required. Some trucks are fitted with attachments purchased from the manufacturer. The use
of these attachments may affect the manner in which the truck is handled; therefore training
on the use of the attachment would also be required. If your employees will be expected to
operate several different types of powered industrial trucks, then training is required on the
unique handling characteristics of the vehicles.
METHODS OF TRAINING
Once you have identified your truck operators and types of trucks you have in your
workplace, you should determine the methods oftraining you will use.
Training must consist of a combination of formal instruction and practical training. Using
both methods is the only way to ensure that the trainee receives and comprehends the
instruction and uses the information to safely operate a powered industrial truck. Note that
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the formal training need not take place in a classroom. Discussions can consist of the trainer
talking to the trainee and explaining the training material, either in the workplace or in
another location. The training must, however, include an explanatory element as well as a
practical element.
Formal instruction may include lectures, conferences, classroom discussions,

demonstrations, and written or oral tests. To enhance the training and make it more
understandable to the employee, employers and other trainers may use movies, slides,
computers, video tapes and other visual presentations.
Using visual aids has several advantages, including:
(I) The employees being trained remain more attentive, thereby increasing the training's
effectiveness;
(2) The trainer can use visual presentations to ensure that the necessary information is
covered during the training;
(3) Graphical presentations make better use of the training time by decreasing the need for
the instructor to carry on long discussions about the instructional material; and,
( 4) Trainees have greater retention of information learned from graphical presentations.
While some employees can learn instructional material while seated in a classroom, other
employees may learn best by observing an operation (demonstration) and/or by personally
performing an operation (practical exercise). In most cases, a combination of different
training methods provides the best training in the least amount of time.
Once you have selected the method of training, then the content of the training program must
be considered to include all pertinent training items.
TRAINING PROGRAM CONTENT
Because each type (make and model) of powered industrial truck has different operating
characteristics, limitations, and other unique features, a good employee training program for
powered industrial truck operators should be based upon the type of vehicles that the
employee will be trained and authorized to operate. The training should also emphasize the
workplace's features that will affect how the vehicle must be operated. Finally, the training
should include the general safety rules applicable to operating any powered industrial truck.
The following is an outline of a generic powered industrial truck operator training program:
(I) Characteristics of the powered industrial truck( s) the employee will be allowed to
operate:
(a) Differences from the automobile;
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(b) Controls and instrumentation: location, what they do, and how they work;
(c) Engine or motor operation;
(d) Steering and maneuvering;
(e) Visibility;
(f) Fork and/or attachment adaption, operation, and limitations of their use;
(g) Vehicle capacity;
(h) Vehicle stability;
(i) Vehicle inspection and maintenance the operator will be required to perform;
(j) Refueling or charging and recharging batteries;
(k) Operating limitations; and
(I) Any other operating instruction, warning, or precaution listed in the operator's manual for
the type of vehicle the employee is being trained to operate.
(2) The operating environment:
(a) Floor surfaces and/or ground conditions where the vehicle will be operated;
(b) Composition of probable loads and load stability;
(c) Load manipulation, stacking, unstacking;
(d) Pedestrian traffic;
(e) Narrow aisle and restricted place operation;
(t) Operating in classified hazardous locations;
(g) Operating the truck on ramps and other sloped surfaces that would affect the stability of
the vehicle;
(h) Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions that exist or may exist in
the workplace; and
(i) Operating the vehicle in closed environments and other areas where insufficient
ventilation and/or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or
diesel exhaust.
(3) The requirements ofthe OSHA Standard.
After the training program has been completed, the employer must evaluate the trainee's
knowledge and skills and determine that the employee is competent to operate the truck
safely.
EMPLOYEE EVALUATION
When the employee completes the training exercises and prior to operating the truck in the
workplace, an evaluation of the employee must be performed. This evaluation will determine
the adequacy of training and the ability of the employee to perform truck operations safely in
the workplace. The OSHA standard also requires that an evaluation of the operator's
performance be conducted at least once every three years and after refresher training.
The employer should then complete a certification of training record containing the name of
the operator, the date ofthe training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the
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person(s) performing the training or evaluation.
REFRESHER TRAINING
During the course of truck operation, the supervisor may observe the employee performing
an unsafe act, such as riding with the load too high or traveling at an unsafe speed. The
person making the correction should point out the incorrect manner of operation of the truck
or other unsafe act being conducted, tell the employee how to do the operation correctly, and
then ensure the employee does the operation correctly. When there have been multiple on-
the-spot corrections, the employer may decide to conduct a more structured retraining
program which would include the following information:
( 1) Common unsafe situations encountered in the workplace;

(2) Unsafe operating methods observed or known to be used;
(3) The need for constant attentiveness to the vehicle, the workplace conditions, and the
manner in which the vehicle is operated.
The above subject areas need to be taught so that the trainee receives all the information
needed for safe vehicle operation. Specific details of the above subject areas may be found in
the vehicle manufacturers' literature, the national consensus standards [e.g., the ASME 856
series of standards (current revisions)], and the OSHA standards relating to powered
industrial truck operator training.
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SAMPLE POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK (PIT)

OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM OUTLINE
1. Introduction
a. Overview of the program
b. Goal of the program: to provide a training program based on the trainee's
prior knowledge, the types of vehicles used in the workplace, and the
hazards of the workplace.
c. Course will utilize video, group discussion and hands-on practice. Each
operator must obtain the knowledge and skills needed to do their job
correctly and safely.
2. Types, Features, and Physics

a. Familiarize each operator with the basic types and functions of powered
industrial trucks.
b. Develop an understanding of the information shown on a data plate.
c. Understand the critical truck measurements that affect safety.
d. Understand the forces that cause tipovers, and the truck design
considerations and safety ratings that help prevent them, including the
"stability triangle."
3. Inspecting the vehicle
a. Understand the purpose and importance of pre-operational checkouts.
b. Provide a basic understanding of areas covered during a pre-operational
checkout.
c. Familiarize each operator with a checklist for pre-operational checkouts,
and what to do if a problem is discovered.
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4. llriving the Truck
a. lJnderstand the elements of safe movement of a powered industrial truck.
b. Understand the differences between an automobile and a powered
industrial truck.
c. Recognize the safety hazards associated with operating a powered
industrial.
5. Load Handling
a. Understand the elements of load lifting safety.
b. Understand the safe operating procedures for raising and lowering loads in
aisles.
6. LPG for Lift Trucks

a. Discuss LPG and its properties.
b. Understand the elements and procedures of safely refueling internal
combustion vehicles.
c. Describe tank components: service valve, surge valve, relief valve, etc.
d. Discuss related safety issues.
7. Battery and Charging

a. Understand the elements and procedures of safely changing and charging
batteries.
b. Discuss filling procedures and maintenance.
c. Discuss related safety issues.
8. Safety Concerns
a. Review/reinforce potential of serious injury
b. Review/reinforce safety procedures in your facility.
9. Specific Truck and Workplace Training/Hands-On
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a. Review features of specific PIT's to be operated.
h. Review operating procedures of specific PIT's to be operated.
c. Review safety concerns of specific PIT's to be operated.
d. Review workplace conditions and safety concerns of areas where PIT's
will be operated.
e. Learn/practice actual operation of specific PIT's to be operated and
specific workplace conditions where PIT's will be operated.
f. Demonstrate proficiency performing the powered industrial truck operator
duties specific to the trainee's position and workplace conditions.
10. Certification of Completion of the Course
*This outline is intended as a resource in implementing a powered industrial truck operator training
program. OSHA's Office of Training and Education wishes to acknowledge Material Handling Services for
contributin g some of the information used in this outline.
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DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES

DIRECTOR'S OFFICE
GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY STANDARDS
Ftled wtth the of State on December 28, 1970 (as amended October 25, 1972) (as amended November 1, 197 4]
1976) (as amended April 2, 1979) (as amended November 7, 1980) (as amended March 1983),
(as amended April 11, 2000)
These rules take effect 15 days after filing with the Secretary of State
(By authonty conferred on the director of consumer and industry servtces by sections 16 and 21 of Act No. 154 of the
Publtc Acts ot 197 4. amended. and Executive Reorganization Order No. 1996 2, bemg 408 1016, 408.1021. and
445.2001 of the Michtgan Compiled Laws)
R 40812103, R 408.12105, R 40812106, R 408.12109, R 408.12110, R 40812111, R 408.12132, R 40812134. R 408.12136,
I'< 408.12137. I~ 40812138, R 408.12151, R 408.12152, R 40812154. R 408.12155, R 408.12163, R 408.12164, R 408.12171,
R 408 12172, R 408.12173 and R 408.12176 of the Michtgan Aclmtnistrative Code are amended and R 408.12104,
F-1 108 12121, R 408.12130 and R 408.12135 of the Michtgan Admtntstrative Code are resctnded as follows
Bureau of Safety and f~egulatton. Standards Divtston Web Site: www cts.state.mLus/bsr/divtstons/std
PART 21. POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
R 408.12101 Dockboards and plates . R 408.12165
A to C. R 408.12102 Order picker trucks, high-lift platforms . R 408.12166
Defintttons; D to F R 408.12105 Fork lift truck platforms.... .. .. . .. . .. ....... .. R 408.12167
Defirllttons; H to I . R 408.12106 Load backrest extensions ... R 40812168
Def1111tions: L . R 408.12107 Spinner knobs . R 408.12169
Defin1t1ons; M and N R 408.12108 Daily checks . R 408.12171
Defin1t1ons; 0, P R 408.12109 General operat111g rules ......... . R 408.12172
Deflmtlons: I~ to U R 408.12110 Positton of arms and legs ... R 408.12173
Adoption of Standards .. R 408.12111 Parking.. .. ............ . R 408.12174
Approved labels . R 408.12122 Towing and pushing . R 408.12175
Warn1ng dev1ces and lights ... R 408.12130 Loading trucks, trailers and railcar .. R 408.12176
Mod1f1cat1ons R 408.12132 Surveying path of travel .... R 408.12177
Parking brakes, ttres .. R 408.12134 Operations 1n hazardous areas .. R 408.12178
Operator platforms .. R 408.12136 Report111g accidents ................... .. R 408.12179
Steering control ... R 408.12137 Clear access .............. .. R 408.12180
Load handling controls, general . R 408.12138 Making repairs . R 408.12181
Load handling controls; direction of Flammables . R 40812182
mot1on and guards... R 408 12139 Operation. . .... . ........ R 408.12183
Overhead guard on h1ghl1ft trucks. R 408.12143 Slow down at crossmgs and obstructions ..... R 408.12184
Operator select1on . R 408.12151 Clear view ................. .. R 40812185
Tra1n1ng . . ..... .. .... . ....... R 408.12152 Ascending and descending grades . R 408.12186
resting.. R 408.12153 Traveling .......................................... . R 408.12187
Permits . . R 408.12154 Starts. stops and turns ........................... .. R 408.12188
Restriction of used .. ................ R 408.12156 Horseplay ........................................................ . R 408.12189
Mechanical conditiOn and ma111tenance .... R 408.12161 Wet floors, dockboards and bridgeplates . R 408.12190
Blocks and safety standards for maintenance R 408.12162 Entering elevators .......................................... . R 408.12191
Fuel. .. ...... R 408.12163 Running over loose objects .................. .. R 408.12192
Electric trucks .. R 408.12164 Operators' loading rules ............................. . R 408.12193
GENERAL PROVISIONS (3)"Capacity" when referring to trucks, means:

(a)The capacity of a truck equipped with a load carriage
R 408.12101. Scope. and forks, or with attachments, is the maximum weight
Rule 2101. The purpose of this part is to provide. in or in pounds, at a specified load center which the truck,
about places of employment minimum safety rules for the based on the strength of its various components and
care and use of powered industrial trucks and to provide for applicable stability. can lift to the maximum elevation
operator safety and speCifications of eqUipment of the load engaging means. Alternate capacities may
be established at the same specified load center and
R 408.12103. Definitions; A to C. at less than maximum elevation of the load engaging
Rule 2103. (1)"Attachment" means a device, other than means.
conventional forks or load backrest extension, mounted (b) The capac1ty of a truck equipped with a platform is
permanently or removed on the elevating mechanism of a the maximum weight in pounds. at a speCified load
truck for handling the load. Popular attachments are fork center which the truck. based on the strength of its
extensions, clamps, rotat1ng devices. side shifters, load various components. can lift to the maxtmum elevation
stabilizers. rams and booms. of the load engaging means.
(2) "Cantilever truck" means a self-loading counter (4) "Carriage'' means a support structure for forks or
balanced or noncounterbalanced truck equipped with attachment. generally roller mounted, traveling vertically within
cantilever load engag1ng means. (Appendix. Fig. 1).
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the mast of a cantilever truck. a load.
(5) center control truck" means a truck rn whrch the lift truck" means a self loading truck equrpped
control rs located near the longrtudinal with an mechanrsm to rarse the load
center of the sufficrently to permrt horrzontal movement Popular are
(6) 'Counterbalancecl truck" means a truck wrth low lrft platform trucks and pallet trucks. (Appendrx. 3)
load engaqrng means wherern all the load during normal (7) "Low-lrft platform truck" rneans a self-loading truck
external to the polyqon formed by the wheel equrpped wrth a load platform intended primarrly for
1} transportrnq loaded skid platforms. (Appendix. Fig. 3).
R 408.12104. Rescmded. R 408.12108. Definitions; M and N.

Rule 2108. (1) "Mast" means a support member
R 408.12105. Definitions; D to F. providing the gurdeways permrttrng vertical movement of the
Rule 2105. (l)"Drrft" means to move wrthout control. It rs usually constructed rn the form of channels or
(2) tlectrrc truck" means a truck in whrch the prrncrpal srmrlar sections provrding the supportrng pathway for the
energy rs transmrtted to motors rn the form of electricrty from carriage rollers.
a power source such !Jut not lrmrted to, a battery or (2) "Motorrzed hand truck" rneans a truck desrqned to
motor be controlled by a walkrng operator and used to lrft. tow,
(3) t nd control truck" means a truck in whrch the carry, stock and tier materrals. (Appendrx, Fig. 4)
rs located at the end opposrte the load. (3) "Motonzed hand or rrder truck" means a dual purpose
platform truck" means a truck equipped wrth truck desrgned to be controlled by a walking operator or by
a load platform wt1rch rs non nlevatrnq. a rrding operator. (Appendix, Fig. 6)
(5) "Forks" means honzontal trne-lrke proJections. normally (4) "Narrow aisle truck" means a self-loadtng truck
from the for engagrng and supporting primarily rntended for right angle stackrnq rn aisles narrower
than those normally required by counterbalanced trucks of
(6) "t ork herght" means the vertrcal drstance from the the same capacity. (Appendix, Fig. 10)
floor to the load carryrng surface to the heel of the (5) "Non-elevating truck" means a noncounterbalanced
forks wrth mast vertrcal. and rn the case of a reach truck, truck desrgned prrmarrly for burden-carrying and not capable
wrt11 the forks extended of self loadrnq.
(7) "t ork lift truck" means a lrght -lrft self -loadrng truck
wrth load carnage and forks for transportmq and R 408.12109. Definitions; 0, P.
trerrnq loads. Rule 2109. (1) "Operator" means an employee who has
(8) "Free play" means an uncontrolled movement been trained, tested, and authorrzed by the present employer
to operate a powered industrial truck.
R 408.12106. Definitions; H to I. (2) "Order picker truck. high-lift" means a high-lift truck
Rule 2106. (1) "Hrgh lrft truck" means a self-loading truck controlled by the operator stationed on a platform movable
with an elevatrng mechanrsm designed to permrt with the load engaqrng means and intended for manual stock
tierrng. Popular types are hrgh lrft fork trucks, hrgh-lift ram selection. The truck may be capable of self -loading or trering
trucks. high-lrft boom trucks. hrgh-lrft clamp trucks and high or both. (Appendix. Fig. 9).
lift platform trucks (Appendrx, Frg. 1) (3) "Overhead quard" means a framework fitted to a truck
(2) 'Hrgh-lift platform truck" means a self-loading truck over the head of a riding operator.
equrpped wrth a load platform. intended primarily for (4) "Overall lowered mast height" means the maximum
transportrng and trerrng loaded skid platforms. (Appendix, vertical dimension from the ground or floor to the extreme
ti<J. 2) top point of the mast with the fork carriage in the fully lowered
(3} "Industrial crane truck" means a truck intended primarily position and unloaded.
for prck and carry use in warehousing, yardrng, or rndustrial (5) "Pallet truck" means a self-loading low-lift truck
plant operation over rmproved or hard surfaced roads and equipped with wheeled forks of dimensions to go under a
yards. including marntenance within these areas. single faced pallet or between the top and bottom boards of
(4) "lndustrral tractor" means a truck desiqned primarily a double faced pallet and having wheels capable of lowering
to draw 1 or more nonpowered trucks, trarlers or other mobile into spaces between the bottom boards so as to rarse the
loads. (Appendix, Fig. 5). pallet off the floor for transportation. (Appendix, rig. 4).
(5) "Internal combustion engine truck" means a truck in (6) "Parking brake" means a device to prevent the
whrch the power source is a gas. LP qas, gasoline or diesel movement of a stationary truck.
type engrne. (7) "Powered industrial truck" or "truck" means a mobile,
(6) "lssurnq authorrty" means an employer or his designated power driven vehicle used to carry, push, pull, lift. stack, or
representatrve who rnstructed and trarned the operator. tier material.
R 408.12107. Definitions; L. R 408.12110. Definitions; R to U.

Rule 2107. "Lrquefied petroleum qas (LP qas)" means a Rule 2110. (1) "Reach truck" means a self-loading truck,
fuel whrch rs composed predomrnantly of any of the following generally high-lift. having load engaqing means mounted so
hydrocarbons, or mrxtures of them: propane. propylene, the means can be extended forwardly under control to permit
butanes (normal butane or rso-butane) and butylenes. a load to be picked up and deposited in the extended position
(2) "Load-axle" means the truck axle nearest the load. and transported in the retracted position. (Appendix, Fig. 7).
(3) "Load backrest extensron" means a devrce extending (2) "Rough terrain forklift truck" means a wheeled-type
vertrcally from the fork carrraqe frame. truck which rs designed primarily as a fork truck that has a
(4) "Load center" means the horizontal longitudinal vertical mast or pivoted boom, or both, which has variable
drstance from the rntersection of the horizontal load-carryinq fixed length reach and which may be equrpped with
surfaces and vertrcal load -engaging faces of the forks, or attachments and that is intended for operation on unimproved
equrvalent load positronrng structure, to the center of gravity natural terrain as well as the disturbed terrain of construction
of the load. sites. A machine that is designed primarily for earth-moving.
(5) "Load engagrng means" means a load handling device such as a loader or dozer. even though its buckets and
attached to a powered industrral truck for the purpose of
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bliJdes are replaced wrth forks or a machtne that is destgned
pr nnanly as an over the~road truck that has a lifting device,
NAMEPLATES AND MARKINGS
rs not a rough terram forklift truck. R 408.12122. Approved labels.
(3} "Self-loading" means the capabtlity of a truck to pick Rule 2122. (1) A powered industrial truck which has been
up, carry, set down and, in the case of high~lift types to accepted by an approved testing laboratory shall bear a label
stJck or tter its load without the atd of external means. or marking indtcating such acceptance.
(4) "Servrce brake" means a devrce desrgned to brrng a (2) A nameplate, label or tag provtded on such a truck
rnovtng truck to a halt shall be maintatned tn place and rn legible condition.
(5) "Srde loader" means a self loading truck, generally
htgh lrft, havtng load engagrng means mounted rn such a R 408.12130. Rescinded.
manner that the means can be extended laterally under
control to permrt a load to be ptcked up and deposited in the
Pxtended posrtron and transported in the retracted positron. EQUIPMENT
(Appendrx, 8) R 408.12131. Warning devices and lights.
(6) truck" means a general class of cantilever Rule 2131. (1) A truck, except a motorized hand truck,
truck wrth honzontal structural wheel supported members shall be equtpped with an audible device to warn of approach.
extendtng forward from the marn body of the truck, generally (2) A truck used rn areas where general lighttng rs less
t1rghllft. for prckrng up and hauling loads between its outrigger than 2 foot-candles shall be equtpped wrth auxiliary lights
arms. (Appendix, Frg. 10) that tlluminate work tn process.
(7) "Trre" means a trre whrch may be standard solid,
cushton solid, pneumattc or solid pneumatrc style. R 408.12132 Modifications.
(8) "Trering" means a process of placing a load on or Rule 2132. (1) The employer shall not install an additronal
dt)ove another load. counterweight without written assurance from the
(9) "Unattended truck" means one whtch rs beyond the manufacturer of the truck that the truck will meet the stability
vrsron or more than 25 feet from the operator, whichever is requirements of ANSI standard 856.1.1993 "Safety Standard
less. For Low Lift And High Lift Trucks."
(2) An employer shall not make other modifications
R 408.12111 Adoption of standards. affectrng capactty or safety wrthout wntten approval of the
Rule 2111. (1) A powered industnal truck manufactured manufacturer or an engrneer knowledgeable on the subJeCt
after January 15, 1971, but before 1993, shall be certified Capacity, operation, and maintenance rnstruction plates, tags,
the manufacturer that the truck covered by this part has or decals shall be changed accordtngly.
produced according to the mandatory requirements of (3) If the truck is equipped wtth front end attachments,
sectron 3 and 4, except subsection 421 of section 4, of the the name plate shall be marked to show all of the followtng:
ANSI standard 856.1 1969 "Safety Standards For Powered (a) Identification of the attachments.
lndustnal Trucks." (b) The approximate weight of the truck and attachment.
(2) A low lrft or high lift truck manufactured after the (c) The load capacity of the truck and attachment
effecttve date of thts part shall be tn compliance with the combination at maximum elevation of the load
requrrements of the ANSI standard 856.1.1993 "Safety engaging means with load laterally centered.
Standard For Low Lrft And High Lift Trucks", except as noted
rn subrule (1) of thrs rule. R 408.12134. Parking brakes, tires.
(3) A rough terr<Jtn fork lift truck manufactured after the Rule 2134. (1) The parking brake on a sitdown nder
effectrve date of this part shall be in compliance with the truck shall be capable of holding the truck on the maximum
rPqurrements of ANSI standard 856 6~ 1992 "Rough Terrain grade which the truck can negotiate with rated load, or on
Fork Lift Trucks.' a 15% grade, whichever is lesser. The parking brake shall be
(4) A rndustnal crane truck manufactured after the effective manually or automatically applied and shall remain applied
date of thrs part shall be in compliance with ANSI standard until released by the operator.
856.7 1987 "Safety Standard For Industrial Crane Trucks." (2) Tires shall be used as recommended by the truck
(5) A tow tractor manufactured after the effective date of manufacturer.
thrs part shall be tn compliance with ANSI standard 856.9~
1992 "Operator Controlled Industrial Tow Tractors." R 408.12135. Rescinded.
(6) A manually propelled high lift industrial truck
manufactured after the effective date of this part shall be in R 408.12136. Operator platforms.
compliance with ANSI standard 856.1 0~ 1992 "Manually Rule 2136. (1) An end control, reach, narrow aisle, order
Propelled High Lift Industrial Trucks." picker high-lift order picking and stacking, and motonzed hand
(7) The standards specified in this rule are adopted by rider truck shall be equipped with a platform extended beyond
reference. These standards may be purchased from Global the operator's position, and shall withstand a compression load
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Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1 -800~854 7179 longitudinal axis of the truck with the outermost projection of
and websrte [email protected]. at a cost of respectively, the platform against a flat vertical surface. The back protective
$97.00, $77.00, $56.00, $56.00, and $70.00, as of the time guard where provided shall permit rapid and unobstructed
of the adoptron of these rules, or from the Michigan ingress or egress from the platform.
Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Standards (2) On a double end control baggage type truck or a
Drvrsion, 7150 Hams Drive, Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan, truck which may be transported on short elevators, means
48909. should be provided to prevent accidental folding of the
operator's folding platform.
R 408.12121. Rescinded. (3) All the following apply to an order prcker truck,
high-lift
(a) A removable operator platform shall be provrded with
a device that attaches the platform to the lifting means.
(b) The operator platform shall be equipped with srde
guard rails.
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elevated, the horizontal travel overhead guard 1s not 1ntended to Withstand the 1mpact of a
truck shall be automatically reduced to load.
to mamtam stabil1ty under reads as follows:
and turn1ng.
(d) (a) and (c) in only to a truck TABLE 2
after the date of this part OVERHEAD GUARD TEST
(Note The effective date was January 15, 1971)
Truck Capacity Static Test Load as
Rating a% of Truck
R 408.12137. Steering control. (in pounds) Capacity Rating
Rule 2137. (1) An shall assure that, except on
a motonzed hand and motonzed hand or rider truck, the Through 5,000 200% of truck rating
control of mdustnal truck IS contmned Over 5,000 through 10,000 10,000 pounds plus 100% of
w1th1n outlines of of the truck, or ()Liarded to rncrement rating over 5,000 pounds
prevent lllJury to the operator dunnq movement of the controls Over 10,000 through 20,000 15,000 pounds plus 50% increment
when passmg an obstacle such as a wall, post, equ1pment, rating over 10,000 pounds
box, or other truck.
(2) An employer shall assure that on a motorized hand (3) An overhead guard may be omitted from a h1gh-lift
and motomed hand or ndm truck. the handle is truck 1f the truck IS never used to lift or ra1se matenal or
w1th a guard or deviCe to protect the objects more than 72 inches measured from the floor to the
from InJury when an obstacle such forks and 1f all of the following are complied w1th:
post, eq01pment box, or truck. (a) The load IS lim1ted to a smgle rack or pallet.
(b) The truck is not operated in an area where matenal
R 408.12138. Load handling controls, general. or objects are stacked above the operator's head.
Rule 2138. (1) All of the follow1ng apply to a load handlmg (c) A with lettering not less than 1/2-inch high 1s
control on a truck securely attached and the area of the operator's
(a) Is preferably, located for hand operation. controls stating, "ThiS truck shall not be used to lift
(b) Is a lever used to perform more than one matenals above the operator's head or in an area
funct1on. button or pre selected controls shall be where matenals are stacked above the operator's
1dent1fied. head."
(c) clearly and durably Identified to mdicate function (4) A low-lift rider truck which is used to lift material
and direction of mot1011 of load or equ1pment. stacked higher than the head of the operator, and which
(d) Is self -centering. would likely vibrate and fall back onto the operator, shall be
prov1ded w1th an overhead guard.
(5) The overhead guard shall be capable of withstanding
R 408.12139. Load handling controls; direction of the 1mpact of a 100-pound solid hardwood cube, or
motion and guards. equ1valent, dropped a distance of 5 feet 10 times, without
Rule 2139. (1) A lever or handle type control, including failure or Without permanent deflection exceedmg 3/4 mch.
a sw1tch. shall be m accordance w1th the following (6) The overhead guard shall be constructed 1r1 a manner
table that does not interfere w1th VISibility. Openings 1n the top
TABLE 1 shall not exceed 6 inches in 1 of the 2 dimensions, width or
DIRECTION OF MOTION length. The guard shall be large enough to extend over the
operator under all normal circumstances of truck operation,
Of the Operator's Hand
including forward tilt.
Of Load When Actuating the
Function Or Equipment Control Handle While (7) A fork truck equipped with a single-tilt cylinder shall be
Facing the Load made to avoid injury to the operator by the overhead guard
resulting from failure of this cylinder or associated parts.
up rearwaru or up (8) On a truck where the operator is seated, a vertical
Horst UOWII forward or down clearance of not less than 39 inches should be maintained
rt~<:Hward rearwara or up from the point of maximum depression of the seat under the
Tilt forward forward or down
operator to the underside of the section of the overhead
retract ~rearward
extend forward
guard under which the operator's head moves during normal
Reach
clarnp rearward or up
operation.
Clamp release forward or down (9) On a powered industrial truck where the operator
rrght rearward or up stands on a platform, a vertical clearance of not less than 7 4
Side Shrft 1
1 eft forward or down inches should be maintained from the platform to the
Rotate clockwr<,e rear war u or up underside of the section of the overhead guard under which
Laterally counter clockwrse forward or down the operators's head moves during normal operation.
Rowte rearward "rearwardor up (1 0) Where head room conditions limit the overall lowered
Longrtudinally forward forward or down height of the truck, a normal overhead guard he1ght may be
The Sen':".e of rotat10n of the control llamJie 1ntended to be m the same direct1on reduced.
J':l tile Je',il ed motron ot the HI3'Jt or ioad (11) An overhead guard is mtended to offer protection
from the 1mpact of small packages, boxes, and bagged
(2) Movmg parts that represent a hazard from the material representative of the job application, but not to
operator's pos1t1on shall be protected by suitable guards. withstand the impact of a falling capacity load.
R 408.12143. Overhead guard on high-lift truck.
Rule 2143. (1) Except as provided in subrule (3), a high- EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
lift truck shall be fitted w1th an overhead guard. The overhead R 408.12151. Operator selection.
guard shall be capable of supporting a uniformly distributed Rule 2151. (1) An employer shall assure that an employee
statiC load 1n accordance w1th the followmg table. The assigned to operate a powered Industrial truck shall meet
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t11e follow1ng m1n1mum reqUirements. except noted in (c) An operator has received an evaluation that reveals
subrule (3) of th1s rule. that the operator is not operat1ng the truck safely.
(a) Have corrected vis1on that meets the same (d) An operator 1s ass1gned to a different type of truck
requ1rements as those for valid Mich1gan drrver's (e) A condition 1n the workplace chanqes that could affect
l1cense. Ev1dence of meeting this requ1rement shall safe operation of the truck.
be a M1chrgan drrver's license or a doctor's certificate. (4) An evaluation of each operator's performance shall be
(b) Have effect1ve use of all 4 limbs, unless the powered conducted before renewal of a truck operator permit An
1nclustml truck has been mod1fied. as prescribed 1n R individual who is authorized by the employer and who has
408.12132, to perm1t operation w1th fewer than 4 the knowledge, tra1nmg. and experience to tra1n and evaluate
lrmt)s. A prosthetic dev1ce 1s cons1dered a limb when the competence of the operator shall provide tra1ning and
of berng used to effectively operate the evaluation.
controls.
(c) Be of he1qht suff1c1ent to operate the controls and R 408.12153. Testing.
have an unobstructed v1ew over the controls and Rule 2153. (1) An employer shall test an employee
dashboard. before authorizing the employee to operate a powered
(d) Have coord1nat1on between eyes. hands, and feet industrial truck, except a motonzed hand truck. The test shall
(e) Have freedom from known convulsive disorders and check the employees:
of unconsciousness for a penod of 1 year before (a) Operating ability
a 1ndustnal truck operator's permit or a (b) Knowledge of the equipment.
lesser w1th tt1e assurance from a neurologiSt that the (c) Knowledge of state safety standard rules 2171 to 2193
disorders or are under control. of Part 21. "Powered Industrial Trucks.'' be1ng F~
(f) Have the ab1l1ty to understand s1gns. labels, and 40812171 to R 408.12193 of the Mich1gan
Instructions. Adm1n1strative Code.
2) An employer st1all assure that an employee assigned (d) Knowledqe of daily checks.
to operate a powered 1ndustrral truck shall meet the min1mum (2) A performance test shall be given to determ1ne
1cqu1remants stated rn th1s rule and shall be retested not whether the employee can operate the assigned powered
less than every 3 years. industrial truck through the functions necessary to perform
listed 1n subdivisions (b) and (c) of the required work.
c,ubrule (1 of th1s rule and of subrule (2) of this rule are (3) An employee who has a valid permit to operate a
opt1onal for operators of a motorized hand low lift truck. powered industrral truck issued by another employer may be
(4) An employee who was operating a powered industrial tested as prescribed in this rule without meeting the train1ng
truck before November 9, 1972, but does not meet the requirements of R 408.12152.
requirements of subdiviSIOns (a), (b), (c), and (d) of subrule (1)
of th1s rule and of subrula (2) of this rule, may be continued R 408.12154. Permits.
as an operator 1f the handicap or inability does not prove Rule 2154. (1) An employer shall provide the employee
detrrmental to the ass1qned task. with a permit to operate a powered industnal truck only after
meeting the requirements prescribed in R 408.12151, R
R 408.12152. Training. 408.12152, and R 408.12153. A permit is optional for
Rule 2152. (1) An employer shall provide training to the operators of motorized hand low lift trucks.
employee before the employee's assignment as an operator (2) An employee being trained is exempt from the permit
of a powered 1ndustr1al truck. Instruction shall include all of requirement for a period of not more than 30 days, prov1ded
the followlnCJ the employee 1S under the supervision of an Individual who
(a) Capacities of the equ1pment and attachments. is authorized by the employer and who has the knowledge.
(b) Purpose. use. and limitations of controls. tra1ning. and experience to train operators and to evaluate
(c) How to make daily checks. their competence. and that the training period does not
(d) Practice and operating ass1gned veh1cles through the endanger the trainee or other employees.
mechanical functions necessary to perform the (3) A permit shall be carried by the operator or be
requ1red JOb. available upon request by a department representative at all
(e) State safety standard rules 2171 to 2193 of Part 21 times during working hours.
"Powered Industrial Trucks," being R 408.12171 to R (4) A permit shall indicate the type of truck an operator
408.12193 of the Michigan Administrative Code. has been trained on and is qualified to operate.
(f) Hazards associated with exhaust gases produced by (5) A permit to operate a powered industrial truck shall
fossil fuel powered Industrial trucks (e.g. carbon be valid only with the employer who issued the permit. and
monox1de. components of diesel exhaust), and the permit shall be issued for a period of not more than 3
hazards associated with the handling of electrolyte years and shall be consistent with subrule (2) of R 408.12151.
chem1cals used for battery operated trucks (e.g. An employee who is exempt under subrule (4) of R 408.12151
sulphuric acid). shall be provided in accordance with may continue to operate a powered industrial truck if the
the Michigan Right To Know Law, "Hazards employee's handicaps or inabilities do not prove detrimental
Communications" standards 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200 as to his or her task.
adopted by R 408.19202 and R 325.77002. (6) A permit shall contain the following information (see
(2) Training shall consist of a combination of formal sample permit):
rnstruct1on (e.g. lecture. discussion, interactive computer (a) Firm name.
learnrng. VIdeotape, written material), practical training. and (b) Operator's name.
test1ng of the operator's performance in the workplace as (c) Operator I.D. number, if any.
requ1red 1n R 408.12153 (d) Name of issuing authority.
(3) Refresher trarning in relevant topics shall be provided (e) Type of truck authorized to operate.
to an operator under any of the following conditions: (f) Operator restrictions, if any. The permit shall state
(a) An operator has been observed to operate the vehicle the nature of the restriction.
1n a unsafe manner. (g) Date issued.
(b) An operator has been involved 1n an accident or a (h) Date expiring.
near miss 1nc1dent.
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(7) A sample perm1t IS set forth as follows: (4) A replacement part shall have not less than the
equivalent safety of the ongmal part.
SAMPLE PERMIT (5) A water muffler shall have the water maintained at
not less than 75% of capac1ty. A water muffler equipped
INDUSTRIAL TRUCK OPERATOR PERMIT w1th a screen shall have the screen maintamed to accomplish
(f1rm name) its Intended purpose. When an exhaust system of this type
OPU<A TOR'S NAME emits sparks or flames, the truck shall be removed from
OPERATOR'S NUMBER service and repaired.
AUTHORIZED fO OPERATE (insert type of (6) A truck running in excess of normal operatmg
truck(s) authorized) temperature which creates a hazardous condition shall be
RESTRICTIONS of restrictions) removed from serv1ce and repaired.
(month day~ year) (7) A truck shall be mainta1ned in a condition,
DA fE EXPIRING (month day year) free of lint. excess oil and grease. Solvent w1th
a flash pomt of less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit shall not
BY ISSUING AUTHORITY - - - - - - - - - be used to clean the truck. Precautions regarding
TITLE vent1lat1on, fire and toxicity shall be observed when using
a cleanmg agent.
R 408.12155 Restriction of use. (8) A truck approved for use of 1 type of fuel may be
Rule 2155. (1) A industrial truck used m an converted to another type of fuel 1f the convers1on qualifies
env1ronment the following substances shall be the truck to its new designation, such as GS, LP or LPS.
as m the Nat1ona1 E1re Protect1on Only approved parts shall be used. The convers1on shall be
Assoc1at1on standard, 505 1996, "Type Designations, Areas as prescribed in subrule (2) of rule 2132.
Of Use. Convers1ons. Mamtenance, And Operation Of (9) All repa1rs shall be made by authorized personnel.
Powered lndustnal Trucks.' mcorporated herein by reference:
la) Gases or vapors. such as but not limited to acetylene, R 408.12162. Blocks and safety stands for maintenance.
hydrogen, oxygen. ether. gasoline, naphtha, or Rule 2162. (1) An employer shall provide the follow1ng:
acetone. wh1ch may be present in quantities sufficient (a) Chock blocks, support blocks, or Jack stands for the
to produce an explos1ve or 1gnitable mixture. maintenance department's use when repairmg
(b) Combustible m1xtures of dusts such as, but not limited powered industrial trucks or their components.
to, metal dust, coal dust, coke dust, grain dust, flour (b) Blocks or safety stands as a means of support for
dust, or organ1c dust. powered industrial trucks elevated from the floor by
(c) Ignitable fibres such as, but not limited to, baled a h01st or chain fall.
waste, cocoa fibre. cotton, excels1or, kapok, or oakum. (2) When repairing a powered industrial truck. an
The standard IS ava1lable for inspection at the Lansing employee shall use chock blocks, support blocks, or Jack
oft1ce of the department of consumer and industry services. stands if there is a hazard from movement.
Th1s standard may be purchased from the National Fire (3) An employee shall not place his or her body under a
Protection Assocmt1on, 11 Tracy Dnve. Avon. Massachusetts, powered 1ndustrial truck unless the powered mdustrial truck
02322, telephone number: 1 800~3443555 and web~site is supported by properly arranged blocks or jack stands
www.nfpa.org, at a cost as of the time of adoption of th1s capable, in total. of supporting a minimum of 1 1/2 times the
rule of $19.50, or from the Michigan Department of Consumer weight of the component of the truck to be repa1red.
and Industry Serv1ces. Standards Division, 7150 Harris Drive,
Box 30643, Lansing, Mich1gan 48909. R 408.12163. Fuel.
Rule 2163. (1) An employer shall provide safety fuel cans
R 408.12161. Mechanical condition and maintenance. where trucks are refueled with gasoline at other than a gas
Rule 2161. (1) An employer shall not permit a powered pump area.
Hldustnal truck to be used 1f: (2) An employer shall provide a special area for refuelif19
(a) The service and parking brakes do not perform their that is not less than 25 feet from a source of open flame or
Intended function. spark and the area shall be posted to this effect.
(b) The fuel system leaks. (3) Use and storage of LP gas shall be as specified by
(c) A lift cylinder of a load engaging means allows a 29 C.F.R. 1910.110, "Storage And Handling Of Liquefied
downward dnft of the load engaging means loaded or Petroleum Gases," which was adopted by reference in general
unloaded in excess of 5 inches in 5 minutes. industry safety standard part 56 "Storage And Handling Of
(d) A tilt cylinder of a mast allows a forward drift of the Liquefied Petroleum Gases," being R 408.15601 et seq.
mast in excess of 2 degrees in 5 minutes with the This standard is available from the Michigan Department of
mast in a vertical position and a capacity load on the Consumer and Industry Services, Standards Division, 7150
fork or load engaging means. Harris Drive, Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
(e) The steering mechanism allows free play of the (4) Handling and storage of fuel, such as gasoline and
steering wheel of more than 1/4 turn on trucks capable diesel fuel, shall be as prescribed by 29 C.F.R. 1910.106,
of speeds up to 8 miles per hour and more than 1/ "Flammable And Combustible Liquids," which was adopted
8 turn on trucks capable of speeds over 8 miles per by reference in general industry safety standard part 75
hour. "Flammable And Combustible Liquids," being R 408.17501
(f) A hydraulic system leaks and creates a hazard for an et seq. This standard is available from the Michigan
employee and equ1pment in the area. Department of Consumer and Industry Services, Standards
(2l Repa1rs to a fuel and 1gn1t10n system which involve a Division, 7150 Harris Drive, Box 30643, Lansing, Michigan
fire hazard shall be made only in a des1gnated location. 48909.
Repalfs shall not be made m a location made hazardous by: (5) Smoking while refueling is prohibited.
(a) Flammable gases or vapors. (6) Fuel level shall not be checked by use of an open
(b) Combustible dusts. flame.
(c) 1gn1table fibers. (7) An employer shall ensure that an employee is protected
(3) Repairs to the truck electrical system shall be made from exposure to airborne contaminants created in exhaust
only after the battery has been disconnected. gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) of fossil fuel powered industnal
trucks, as required by R 325.51101 et seq. "A1r
Contaminants".
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R 408.12164. Electric trucks. used by a powered industrial truck with sol1d or
Rule 2164. (1) Where electnc trucks are used, an tires shall be not less than 15'% of the diameter of
shall provide a area for battery changmg, the largest tire of the truck, however, the maximum curb
cllarg111g or both wh1ch performed by a tra1ned and 11eight need not exceed 3 inches.
<Juthonzed employee.
Prov1s1ons shall be made m a battery charging area R 408.12166. Order picker trucks, high-lift-platforms.
where battenes are removed from the truck for flushing and Rule 2166. Whenever an order picker truck, high-lift 1s
neutralization of spillage, for fire protection and for air equipped w1th vertical only or vertical and horizontal controls
movement sufficient to disperse fumes from gassing batteries. traveling w1th the lifting carriage or forks for lifting an employee,
(3) Smokmg and other sources of 1gn1t1on shall be an employer shall assure that the following is prov1ded:
proh1b1ted 1n these areas. (a) A platform equipped with railing or other limiting dev1ce.
(4) An employer shall assure that an employee shall be Including but not limited to a chain. strap or tether.
tramed to pos1tion the truck and apply the brnke before (b) A control device whereby the employee on the
ctwngmg or charg1ng a battery and to pos1t1on and secure a platform can shut off the power to the truck.
re1nstalled battery before releasmg the truck for use. (c) Protection from falling objects as indicated necessary
(5) Matenal handling equ1pment. such as, but not lim1ted by the operating conditions.
to, a or overhead ho1st. shall be used for removing
a battery. A bar or an equ1valent R 408.12167. Fork lift truck platforms.
used w1th overhead battery ho1st so that Rule 2167. (1) An employee shall not be lifted or
tt1e lift1ng stresses are A cham type powered battery transported except when a platform IS attached to the forks
1101St srmll t1ave a container to accumulate the excess l1ft1ng by enclosed sleeves, a safety chain or a mechanical dev1ce
cha1n. When a hand ho1st 1s u5ed. an uncovered battery shall 1n such a manner that the platform cannot tip or slip.
be covered to prevent the hand cha1n from short1ng on cell (2) A platform shall be equipped with a railing not less
connectors or termmals. Tools and other metillllc objects than 36 inches or more than 42 inches high and a toeboard.
shall be kept away from the termmals. The railing shall consist of 1 of the following matenals:
(6) When m1x1ng electrolyte for a battery, an employer (a) Wood posts of at least 2 x 4 inch nominal stock; the
shall ensure the use of a carboy tilter or siphon for handling top rail shall be made of 2 right angle pieces of not
electrolyte. Ac1d concentrate shall be poured 1nto water; less than 1 x 4 inch nommal stock and an intermediate
water shall not be poured into ac1d concentrate. rail of 1 x 4 1nch nom1nal 5tock.
(7) The followmg apply to charg1ng a battery (b) Steel or alummum pipe posts and rails of not less
(a) The vent cap shall be kept in place and functioning. than 1 inch inside diameter and an intermediate rail
(b) The battery or compartment covers where prov1ded of 3/4 inch inside diameter pipe.
shall be kept open to diSSipate heat and gases. (c) Structural steel or aluminum posts, rails and
(8) The electrolyte level shall not be checked with an intermediate rail of angle iron of not less than 1 x 1
open flame. x 3/16 inch size or other shapes of equal strength.
(9) Where there is a potential for employee exposure to (3) fhe intermediate rail may be omitted from 1 side.
lnJunous corros1ve electrolyte solutions (e.g. sulfuric acid) (4) A toeboard shall be made of not less than 1 inch
associated w1th battery powered industrial trucks, the x 4 inches nominal wood stock or a material of equal
employer shall provide both of the following: strength.
(a) Personal protective equipment in accordance with
occupational health part 433, R 325.60001 et seq. R 408.12168. Load backrest extensions.
"Personal Protective Equ1pment" or general industry Rule 2168. A load backrest extension, manufactured
part 33, R 401.13301 et seq. "Personal Protective in accordance with rule 2121, shall be used whenever
Equ1pment". necessary to minimize the possibility of a load, or part of
(b) Suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of it. falling rearward.
eyes and body within the work area for immediate
emergency use in accordance with occupational health R 408.12169. Spinner knobs.
part 440, R 4401 "Medical Services And First Aid". Rule 2169. A spinner knob shall not be attached to a
steering handwheel of a truck unless onginally equipped with
such; the truck is equipped with power steering; or the truck
R 408.12165. Dockboards and plates. is equipped with an anti-kickback device on the steering
Rule 2165. (1) An employer shall provide dockboards mechanism. The knob shall be installed within the periphery
and plates designed to carry the load imposed on them. The of the handwheel.
carrying capacity shall be marked on a dockboard or plate
purchased after the effective date of this part.
(2) The dockboard or plate shall be secured 1n position, EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
e1ther by bemg anchored or equipped with a device which R 408.12171. Daily checks.
w1ll prevent 1ts slipping out of position. Rule 2171. (1) At the start of each shift. the operator of
(3) Hand holds. or other effective means. shall be a powered industrial truck or a qualified employee shall
provided to permit safe handling. Where a fork truck is used, perform daily checks of the equipment as required by the
fork loops, pockets or lugs shall be provided for safe handling. employer. See appendix B for suggested inspection checklist.
(4) A dockboard or plate shall have a slip-resistant (2) An employer shall ensure that any defects that would
surface, such as but not limited to tread plate, designed to affect the safe operation of the equipment shall be repa1red
reduce the possibility of slipping by an employee or truck. before use.
(5) A dockboard or plate shall be designed and (3) An operator shall promptly report any defect on the
mamta1ned so the end edges will have a sufficient contact powered industrial truck to the employer.
w1th the dock or loading platform and the carrier to prevent
the dockboard or plate from rockmg or sliding out of position. R 408.12172. General operating rules.
(6) A portable dockboard or plate used by a powered Rule 2172. (1) An operator shall safeguard other
1ndustnal truck to bridge an opening in excess of 18 inches employees at all times.
shall have curbs. The he1ght of the curb on the dockboard (2) An operator shall not drive a truck up to anyone who
is standing in front of a fixed object.
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(3) An slwll not allow anyone to stand or pass R 408.12180. Clear access.
under the portton of any powered tndustnal truck, Rule 2180. An operator shall ma111ta1n clear access of fire
whettwr loaclecl or empty aisles, to stairways and fire eqUipment when depostttng loads.
(4) No ttw operator, shall nde on a
the truck tS provided wtth a R 408.12181. Making repairs.
seats on a fork lift truck shall be Rule 2181. Operators shall not make any or
adjustments unless spectfically authomed to do so.
R 408.12173. Position of arms and legs. R 408.12182. Flammables.

Rule 2173. An shall not place hts or her arms Rule 2182. A fuel tank shall not be filled whtle the engine
or posttions: IS runnmg. Sptlled fuel shall be carefully washed away or
Retween the the mast. completely evaporated, and the fuel tank cap replaced before
(b) Outstcle the runrllmJ lmes of a movmg truck. restarting the engine.
R 408.12174. Parking.
Rule 217 4. (1) When leavtng a tnclustrtal truck MOVING TRUCKS
unattended, an operator shall fully lower the forks nat to the floor, R 408.12183. Operation.
tlcutrahze tr1e controls. c,et the brakes and shut the power off. Rule 2183. (1) An operator shall operate a powered
(2) Wt1enever 1t 15 to leave a truck on an tncline, tndustrial truck according to the rules of this part and tn
ttw truck wheels shall be and the steenng wheels accordance with local traffic rules when on a publtc road.
turned toward the curbtng, wall or ratltng. (2) When following another truck, a safe distance shall
be maintained approximately 3 truck lengths from the vehicle
R 408.12175. Towing and pushing. ahead and the vehicle shall be kept under control at all ttmes
Rule 2175. A truck st1all not be used to tow or push (3) An operator shall give the nght of way to ambulances,
ratlroi!cl cars, unless 1t 1s destgned for that fire trucks, or other emergency vehicles.
purpose. car doors not be opened or closed by (4) An operator of a rider-type powered tndustnal truck
ustiiCJ ;1 powered industrlill truck unless it is equipped with shall not pass another truck traveling in the same directton
attact1ments for that purpose. at intersections, blind spots, or other dangerous locattons.
(5) An operator shall cross ratlroad tracks diagonally
R 408.12176. Loading trucks, trailers, and railcars. whenever possible and shall not park closer than 8 1/2 feet
Rule 2176. (1) An employer shall ensure that a highway from the center of a railroad track.
truck and trailer sl1all not be boarded by a powered 1ndustr1al
truck. before the htghway truck and tratler has tts brakes set R 408.12184. Slow down at crossings and obstructions.
and not less than 2 wheels blocked or be restratned by other Rule 2184. An operator shall slow down and sound the
mect1an1cal means tnstalled tn a manner that will hold the warning device at cross aisles and other locations where the
tratler from movement operator's vision is obstructed by fixed ObJects.
(2) An employer shall ensure that wheel stops, hand
brakes, or other approved positive protection to prevent R 408.12185. Clear view.
ratlroad cars from movtng durmg loading or unloading Rule 2185. An operator shall look in the direction of and
operattons are provided, and before and while clockboards keep a clear view of the direction of travel. When moving
or brtdge plates are 111 posttton. loads blocking the forward visibility, for safe handling an
(3) Provtstons shall be made to isolate rail cars during operator shall drive the truck with the load trailing.
swttct11ng operations as requtred by R 408.10026, "General
ProviSIOns." R 408.12186. Ascending and descending grades.
(4) An employer shall ensure that the landing gear of all Rule 2186. (1) An operator shall ascend and descend
semHrailers are vtsually rnspected immediately before the grades of 10% or more at a speed of not more than 2 miles
tratlcr rs uncoupled from the tractor to assure ability of the per hour.
tamjing gear to support the tmposed load. (2) When ascending or descending a grade that
(5) A semttratler less than 30 feet 1t1 length, when not exceeds the back-tilt of the mast, the load shall be facing
coupled to a tractor and being loaded or unloaded with a upgrade.
powered tndustnal truck, shall be provtded a support capable (3) On all grades, unloaded trucks shall be driven
ot sustatntng the load at the front. with the load engaging means downgrade, tilted back
(6) An employer shall ensure that the flooring of trucks, and raised only as far as necessary to clear the floor or
tratlers. and railroad cars are checked for breaks and road surface.
weakness before they are driven onto.
R 408.12187. Traveling.
R 408.12177. Surveying path of travel. Rule 2187. In level areas an operator shall travel with
Rule 2177. Before movtng or stacking, an operator shall the load engaging means elevated only sufficiently to clear
survey the path of travel tn order to avoid obstacles, such obstacles on floor or roadway.
as. but not ltmrted to, ptpes, light fixtures, and sprinkler
c,ystems. A safe distance shall be maintained from the edge R 408.12188. Starts, stops and turns.
of ramps or platforms whtle on an elevated dock. Rule 2188. Starts, stops and turns shall be made in a manner
which will prevent a load form shifting or overturning the truck.
R 408.12178. Operations in hazardous areas.
Rule 2178. When operating a powered industrial truck R 408.12189. Horseplay.
tn a hazardous area, only a truck specifically equipped for Rule 2189. Stunt driving and horseplay shall not be permttted.
such operatton shall be used. See rule 2155.
R 408.12190. Wet floors, dockboards, and bridgeplates.
R 408.12179. Reporting accidents. Rule 2190. (1) An operator shall drive at a slow speed
Rule 2179. A powered mdustrial truck operator shall over wet or slippery floors.
report all acctdents tnvolving tnJury to an employee, or damage (2) Before driving over a dock board or bridgeplate, an operator
to butldtngs and equtpment to the employer. shall observe that the dockboard or bridgeplate is secured.
9
R 408.12191. Entering elevators.
Rule 2191. (1) An operator shall dnve onto elevators only LOADING SAFETY
when authonzed to do so. R 408.12193. Operators' loading rules.
(2) An elevator shall be entered squarely after 1t IS levt;led Rule 2193. An operator shall:
to the floor. Once on the elevator an operator shall neutralize (a) Operate a truck equipped with attachments as a
the controls. set the brakes and shut off the power. partially loaded truck when not transporting a load.
(3) Motonzed hand trucks shall enter an elevator and (b) When loading a fork lift truck, place the load engag1ng
other conf111ed areas wtth the load end forward. means under the load as far as possible and tilt the
14) A truck shall not enter an elevator if the comb1ned wetght mast backwards to cradle the load.
of the load and truck exceeds the capaCity of the elevator. (c) Exercise caution when t1lt1ng loads especially when
they are segmented.
R 408.12192. Running over loose objects. (d) Lift or transport only a load that is Within the rated
Rule 2192. An operator of a truck shall avoid runn111g capacity of the truck.
over loose (e) Lift or transport only a load that cannot fall out of a
basket or contamer, or off the load engaging means
during the normal movements of the truck.
(t) Tilt an elevated load forward only when 111 a deposit
position over a rack or stack.
APPENDIX A
TYPES OF TRUCKS
Fig. 1 -High-Lift Truck

-Counterbalanced Truck
-Cantilever Truck Fig. 2 -High-Lift Truck
-Rider Truck -High-Lift Platform Truck
-Fork Lift Truck
Fig. 3 -Low-Lift Truck

-Low-Lift Platform
Truck ~-
Fig. 8 -Side-loader Truck

Fig. 9 -Order Picker Truck High Lift
Fig. 4 -Motorized Hand Truck
-Pallet Truck
Fig. 5 -Industrial Tractor
Fig. 10 -Narrow-Aisle Truck

-Straddle Truck
Fig. 7 -Reach Truck

Total Units Printed. 3,000
Total Print1ng Cost $540 30
Cost Per Unit $0.180
Fig. 6 -Motorized Hand/Rider Truck
/0/
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Appendix "B"
FORK TRUCK
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Complete the pre-operation checklist with one of the following responses after
each item.
If working properly, enter an X in the "O.K." column.

If not working properly, enter an X in the "Needs Repair" column and explain
the condition.
Turn the checklist in to the appropriate person.
Truck
Date Type of Truck
Shift 1 2 3 Department
Checklist O.K. Needs Repair
Accessory Control
Battery Indicator
Brakes
Fluid Levels
Forks, Mast, Chains, Stops, Backrest
Horn
Hydraulic Cylinders
Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings
Lift Control
Lights
Limit Switches
LP Leaks
Overhead Guard
Steering
Tilt Control
Tires and Wheels
Health and Safety Department
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
Instructors' Guide (412106 revised)
~xercise #1: (Some that may be discussed)
1. Falling off dock or into pit

2. Pedestrians walking out in front of lift without looking
3. Forklift hit another lift or stationary object
4. Falling loads from forks or sliding off forks under braking or turning corners
5. Pushing material towards operator striking them in between workstation
and load .
6. Back of forklift raising up from picking up too heavy of a load
Exercise #2:
a A.) False .... Page 27 (1)(1 )(ii)

a B.) False ... .Page 30 (m)(3) and (m)(4)
a C.) False .... Page 30 (m)(3) and (m)(4)
o D.) False .. .. Page 30 (m)(4) and Page 32 (n)(4) & (n)(6)
o E.) All--------Page 29 (1)(3)(ii)(A-I)
a F.) A 5000 pound capacity fork truck weighs about 11,000 pounds; on the
other hand an automobile weighs about 3000-3500 pounds. A forktruck
weighs about 3X an automobile. Do Exercise on Page 41 Lift vs auto
a G.) #1 set it back down and #3 get a bigger lift .. Page 23 (a)(4) and
Page 34 (q)(6)
a H.) True ... at least once a day unless there is a three shift operation
Page 34 (q)(7)
a I.) False .. . Page 34 (q)(7) and (q)(1) and Page 32 (p)(1)
o J.) False, Page 30 (m)(2) and Page 20 ... #49 Fatality
o K.) False .... Employers were notified of a retrofit program, but not all took
advantage of it. (Page 84)
a L.) False .. Page 84 and Page 54 .. .. 2"d paragraph (overturned trucks
leading cause of fatalities with lifts)
Discuss page 43 'Center of Gravity and Stability"
a M.) Individuals answer, but training is required using the operators manual
Page 28 (1)(3)(i)(M)
o N.) All. ...... Page 24 .. (a)(6) page 23 (a)(3) and (a)(4)
a 0.) False .... discuss. Stand up lift steers the opposite way when turning
(Turn wheel left to go right. Discussion with group. Page 29 (1)(4)(ii)(D)
a P.) False ... Page 30 (m)(1)
!lJ3
u Q.) 100 and 20,000 ..... Page 54 ... 1st paragraph
u R.) False ... Page 30 (1)(4)(iii) .... note license under the Federal OSHA
does not require them, but does require evaluation at least once
every three years. Michigan OSHA requires licensing
u S.) False ... view obstructed with cylinders and overhead guard braces etc ..
Discuss stopping distances page 42
u T.) All four! Page 29 (1)(4)(ii)(A->E)
Ul4
a Health and Safety Department
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS
Instructors' Guide (for MIOSHA Standard) (412106 revised)
E;xercise #1: (Some that may be discussed)
1. Falling off dock or into pit

2. Pedestrians walking out in front of lift without looking
3. Forklift hit another lift or stationary object
4. Falling loads from forks or sliding off forks under braking or turning corners
5. Pushing material towards operator striking them in between workstation
and load.
6. Back of forklift raising up from picking up too heavy of a load
Exercise #2: Note ''Rules" are MIOSHA Standards (Handout)
o A.) False .... Rules-2109(1) Page 2; 2151 Page 4 & 2154 Page 5
o B.) False .... Rule 2173 Page 8
o C.) False .... Rule 2167 Page 7
o D.) False .... Rules 2173 Page 8 & 2185 Page 8
o E.) First 5 answers; Narrow aisles make it difficult, but does not affect the
handling, the lift still operates the same.
o F.) A 5000 pound capacity fork truck weighs about 11,000 pounds; on the
other hand an automobile weighs about 3000-3500 pounds. A forktruck
weighs about 3X an automobile. Do Exercise on Page 41 Liftvs auto
o G.) #1 set it back down and #3 get a bigger lift. Rule 2132(1) Page 3
o H.) True ... at least once a day unless there is a three shift operation
Rule 2171 Page 7
o 1.) False ... Rule 2161(a) Page 6
o J.) False, Rule 2172(3) Page 8 (Page 20--#49 Fatality)
o K.) False .... Employers were notified of a retrofit program, but not all took
advantage of it. (Page 85)
L.) False .. Page 84 and Page 54 .. 2nd paragraph (overturned trucks leading
cause of fatalities with lifts)
Discuss page 43 'Center of Gravity and Stability"
o M.) Individuals answer, but training is required using the operators manual
o N.) All Rule 2122 (2) Page 3; 2132(3) Page 3
o 0.) False .... discuss. Standup lift steers the opposite way when turning
(Turn wheel left to go right. Discussion with group) .Rule 2154(6)(e) Page 5
o P.) False ... Rule 2172 (2) Page 7
:1 Q.) 100 and 20,000 ..... Page 54 ... 1st paragraph
:1 R.) False .. Rule 2154(5) Page 5 .... note license under the Federal OSHA
does not require them, but does require evaluation at least once
every three years. Michigan OSHA requires licensing
:1 S.) False ... view obstructed with cylinders and overhead guard braces etc ..
Discuss stopping distances page 42. Rule 2131 (1) Page 3 Warnings
and lights; Rule 2177 Page 8 Surveying Path of Travel; Rule 2179
Page 8 Reporting Accidents
:1 T.) All four! Rule 2152(3) Page 5
Note:
1. Spinner Knobs (Barney Knobs) Rule 2169 Page 7 (MIOSHA)
2. Evaluation Form Page 49-50 in workbook
3. Sample Daily Checklist Page 51 of workbook
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What are some hazards associated with powered industrial trucks mentioned?

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~ Health & Safety Department

E.) What conditions in the plant affects the handling of a forklift?

F.) A forklift weighs (MORE or LESS) than a full-size car.

H.) Powered Industrial Trucks should be inspected at least once a day.

K.) All forklifts have seatbelts on them. TRUE or FALSE

L.) Seatbelts do not have to be worn, it is up to the individual. TRUE or FALSE

N.) Labels on forklifts indicate:

1.-TYPE OF LIFT 2.- WEIGHT OF PIT 3.-CAPACITY OF LIFT

P.) I can push containers up to an operator working on a machine, as long as I am careful.

How many are injured? 20,000------10,000--------3,500

R.) Once a license has been issued, it is good for life.

S.) Pedestrians are always visible to the Powered Truck operator.

T.) Refresher training must be done when:

I -Observed operating in an unsafe manner

1. February 9, 2000 - Steve Schneider; 48 years old; Machine Operator; 28 years

3. April14, 2000- William Marsh; 51 years old; Crane Operator; 14 months

4. April19, 2000- Gwendolyn Blackwell; 35 years old; Checker; 12 years

6. September 13, 2000- Janis Ruston; 53 years old; Stacker, Production; 7

8. September 19, 2000- Dwayne Smith; 42 years old; Production Material

9. October 18, 2000- Bishop Jenkins; 42 years old; Facility Technician; 9

43.December 7, 2007- Jesse A. Brown II: 40 years old; Production, 18 years

Cause: Age: Seniortv:

1. What is the # 1 cause of fatalities in skilled trades?

2. What is the #2 cause of fatalities in skilled trades?

e FATALITIES 1973 - 2005

Date Job Title rnci_dent Description

oatt Title< ' Incident Description!> ,.. < ; .....

Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)

(a) Use of mechanical equipment. Where mechanical handling equipment is used,

1910.178 Powered Industrial Truck Standard:

(b) .... Designations

(c) .... Designated Locations

(d) .... Converted Lift Trucks

(e) .... Safety Guards

(f) .... Fuel Handling & Storage

(g) ... Changing & Charging Storage Batteries

(h) ... Lighting for Operating Areas

(i) .... Control of Noxious Gases & Fumes

(j) .... Dockboards

(k) .. . Trucks & Railroad Cars

(I) .... Operator Training

(m) ... Truck Operations

(n) .... Traveling

(o) .... Loading

(p) ... Operation of the Truck

(q) ... Maintenance of Industrial Truck

Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)

(a) General requirements

e iJncl ed CL s I CLass I CLass I I

ion Locations Locations Locat Locations

(e) Safety guards.

(g) Changing and charging storage batteries.

(g)(6) A carboy tilter or siphon shall be provided for handling electrolyte.

(g)(lO) Smoking shall be prohibited in the charging area.

(h) Lighting for operating areas.