Employees who are hired to operate powered industrial trucks must be trained on the hazards of operating the vehicle in the workplace, safe and proper vehicle operation, and the requirements of OSHA's standard for powered industrial trucks. The training needs to include a classroom portion and a practical evaluation step where the operator demonstrates competency in the operation of the truck for the specific environment and tasks they will be undertaking. Training should be conducted before an employee is allowed to operate a truck and then provided every three years afterwards. Training must be re-conducted for any employees involved in accidents or near misses.