Powered Industrial Trucks - Operators Overview

 Recognize the different types and classes of powered industrial trucks;

 Recall the most common causes of powered industrial truck injuries and fatalities;

 Identify key elements for safe inspection and operation of a powered industrial truck, including stability and load handling, refueling, and changing or charging batteries;

 Recognize the most important considerations for stopping a lift and/or ending a shift

Powered industrial trucks like forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, tuggers, tow motors and other powered equipment are used every day to lift and move equipment or materials. Because of the high risk of injury and even death while operating a powered industrial truck, some use and training recommendations have been developed to improve safety. Employers may assign this course after incidents or to help with ongoing refresher needs. Ideal learners are those who operate powered industrial trucks and their supervisors.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 – Powered Industrial Trucks;

ANSI B56 Series Standards