POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

Scope:  This training is required by OSHA regulations for all operators of powered industrial trucks.

Overview:  Powered industrial trucks are used in almost all industries to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials and include forklift trucks, pallet trucks, and motorized hand trucks. Tens of thousands of injuries occur in U.S. workplaces each year from accidents involving lift trucks. Ten percent of all serious industrial accidents are due to powered industrial trucks. Injuries usually involve employees being struck by lift trucks or falling while standing or working from elevated pallets and tines. Most accidents are avoidable and many are due to horseplay, carelessness, or rushing to get the job done. This training class will discuss the OSHA Program, safety precautions including traveling, stacking the load, parking, and inspections. Operators will also be given a driving test. On-line training is available.