OSHA releases Forklift eTool
OSHA has released an eTool (which is basically just an informational web page) for powered lift trucks that you might find useful. It has drill-down information on the following categories:
- Basic Types and Fundamentals – The differing types and fundamentals of powered trucks
- Operating the Forklift – the basic operating rules and safe work practices
- Understanding the Workplace – how workplace conditions can affect safe operation
- Training Assistance – operator training required by OSHA
This information specifically addresses OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck requirements [29 CFR 1910.178]
Tags: forklifts, industrial safety, lift trucks, Pallet Rack, warehousing
Scott Stone is Cisco-Eagle's Vice President of Marketing with more than thirty years of experience in material handling, warehousing and industrial operations. His work is published in multiple industry journals an websites on a variety of warehousing topics. He writes about automation, warehousing, safety, manufacturing and other areas of concern for industrial operations and those who operate them.