powered industrial trucks all rugged tools used to push
and stack materials
these machines include the tractors that pull luggage carts at airports the
all-terrain reeks trucks operated on construction sites and of course fork
lifts
all of these vehicles save us time and money and effort
but if they are not used correctly or maintained properly they can be
dangerous
polish is powered industrial trucks standard
covers how to work safely with these machines
one of the most significant parts of the regulation deals with training
before you can use any type of powered industrial truck
all sure requires that you be fully trained evaluated and certified by a
competent instructor
your certification process includes instruction on safety procedures and
training on how to operate the industrial trucks
that you will be using
you will also have supervised driving practice
your knowledge and ability will be re-evaluated at least once every three
years
if necessary you will undergo retraining at this time
alicia also requires training anytime you are observed being unsafe
have a close call
or are involved in an accident
in addition retraining is required whenever there is a change in your
workplace that may affect your ability to operator powered industrial trucks
safely
to help you choose the industrial profit is right for your job potion has
separated them into seven classes
classes one through five
are forklifts and other left trucks
these machines often have massive counterbalance weights
that allow them to lift heavy loads
class one are counterbalanced forklift powered by he lectured motors
since these machines do not produce exhaust gas
they are a good choice for use inside warehouses and other buildings
class to are narrow iol lift trucks and order picker dps
some of these machines
actually raise the operators to where they can be easily reach materials
whole protection must be warned
by workers using this equipment
class three d
are electric-powered hand trucks that operators either walk behind or leave
even though you do not drive these machines you must still be properly
trained before you use them
class four and five are counterbalanced forklift powered by gasoline diesel or
propane
class war machines are outfitted with solid rubber tires they can only be used
on paved surfaces
class five fork lifts have pneumatic tires that allow them to drive on
unpaved surfaces
in addition to these classes of general industry with trucks
moshe recognizes to mother distinct types of vehicles
as powered industrial trucks
class six are tractor like machines such as the vehicles that pulled luggage
carts at airports
since these don't lift loads like forklifts
they are not caldor balance
this makes them lighter and somewhat easier to dry
class seven are counterbalanced rough terrain powered industrial trucks
unlike other live trucks class seven machines have booms that allow them to
pick up and place materials in difficult to reach locations
additional training is required to operate these machines safely
earth moving vehicles bulldozers cranes
and over the road trucks
are not covered under osha's powered industrial truck regulation
if you operate one of these vehicles
talk to your supervisor about training requirements