| Interpretations |
Applicability of 29 CFR 1910.178 to pick-up trucks such as Ford Ranger, Chevrolet S-10 and Dodge 1500. [1910.178; 1910.178(a)(1)]
| 07/13/2006 | National |
| Interpretations |
Chocking of trailers at United States Postal Service facilities. [1910.178; 1910.178(k)(1); 1910.178(m)(7)]
| 09/14/2005 | National |
| Interpretations |
Competency of powered industrial truck trainers; training must be truck - and site - specific.[1910.178(l)(2)(ii); 1910.178(l)(3)(i); 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)]
| 04/10/2000 | National |
| Interpretations |
Evaluation of what is considered a safe speed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts).[1910.178(n)(8); 1910.178(n)(15)]
| 11/04/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Installation of strobe lights on forklifts as an additional warning device for forklifts used in vessel holds.[1910; 1910.178(a)(4); 1910.178(l); 1917; 1917.43(b)(1); 1917.43(c)(5); 1918; 1918.65(b)(1); 1918.65(f)]
| 12/21/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Pre-operation forklift examinations are not required to be written.[1910.178(q)(7)]
| 05/09/2000 | National |
| Interpretations |
Requirements for the sound level of a warning device (horn) located on a forklift.[1910.178(q)(7); 1910.178(p)(1); 1910.178(q)(5)]
| 08/13/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Use of seat belts on powered industrial trucks
| 03/07/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
03/30/2004 - Written approval requirements for powered industrial truck modifications and additions that affect capacity or safe operation.
| 03/30/2004 | National |
| Directives |
10/19/1999 - Chocking of Tractor Trailer under the Powered Industrial Truck Standard
| 07/22/2003 | National |
| Directives |
10/30/1978 - STD 1-11.3 - 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(b) Powered Industrial Trucks door opening device for freight car doors
| 07/07/2003 | National |
| Directives |
11/30/2000 - Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standards
| 07/22/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Applicability of 1910.178 to earth moving equipment and skid steer loaders.[1910.178(a)]
| 03/07/2000 | National |
| Interpretations |
Back-up alarm requirements on vehicles.
| 06/10/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Batteries in powered industrial trucks must be secured horizontally and/or vertically.[1910.178; 1910.178(g)(5)]
| 03/18/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of OSHA's CPL 2-1.30 regarding tractor trailer chocking.
| 11/09/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of PIT requirements covering: fall protection and safety platforms, seatbelts, LP-gas storage, smoking, and eye wash stations.
| 03/08/2002 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of the Powered Industrial Truck (1910.178) standard's use of the terms "in need of repair," "defective," and "unsafe."[1910.178; 1910.178(p)(1); 1910.178(q)(1); 1910.178(p); 1910.178(q)]
| 06/17/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of the use of powered industrial trucks in Class I, Division 2, Group C locations.(1910.178)
| 05/24/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification on whether a forklift equipped with a designated forklift boom would be considered a crane.[1926.1400; 1926.1400(a)(1)]
| 06/21/2012 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification on whether a forklift equipped with a designated forklift boom would be considered a crane.[1926.1400; 1926.1400(a)(1)]
| 09/21/2012 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification regarding the policy for the use of seat belts on powered industrial trucks in general industry.
| 12/11/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Classification of sweepers and scrubbers.(1910.178)
| 04/03/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
Coverage of volunteers; forklift operator training for multiple facilities determined by similarity of potential workplace hazards.[1910.178(l); 1910.178(l)(1); 1910.178(l)(3); 1975.4(h)(4)]
| 05/13/2005 | National |
| Interpretations |
Disabled (hearing impaired) forklift operators.
| 01/26/1998 | National |
| Case Studies |
Does a Forklift Truck Have to Be Equipped with a Backup Alarm?
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| Interpretations |
does not apply to agricultural operations.(1910.178)
| 09/23/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Earthmoving equipment is not covered by 1910.178; skid- steer equipment may be covered.
| 10/21/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Employers must evaluate prior training and ensure safe powered industrial truck operations.
| 02/16/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Enforcement of the Use of Seat Belts on Powered Industrial Trucks in General Industry.[1910.178]
| 10/09/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Evaluation of what is considered a safe speed to operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts).[1910.178(n)(8); 1910.178(n)(15)]
| 11/04/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Fall protection requirements for elevated platforms of powered industrial trucks; body belts versus harnesses.[1910.178]
| 06/28/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Fork inspection requirements for powered industrial trucks.
| 10/22/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Forklifts: free rigging requires manufacturer approval.
| 10/22/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Host employers may require site-specific forklift training of visiting workers.
| 10/28/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Host employers must assure forklift operators of visiting employers are trained.
| 04/06/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Inspection requirements for powered industrial trucks not used for significant time periods.[1910.178; 1910.178(q)(7)]
| 03/03/2005 | National |
| Interpretations |
Log skidder operators must be trained in accordance with 1910.266(i)(3)(ii).
| 08/30/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
No person is allowed to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any powered industrial truck.[1910.178; 1910.178(m)(2)]
| 04/14/2004 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
OSHA eTool - Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
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