We are a small printer and occasionally use a small walk behind electric fork truck. Do I need to provide formal training for the operators?
Oct 14, 2019

Yes. Walk behind electric fork trucks, powered hand trucks, pallet jacks, and rider trucks are considered to be powered industrial trucks (PIT) under OSHA regulation. OSHA regulation requires that employers train PIT operators before they begin operating PIT and retrain the operators at least every three years. The training classes must include classroom knowledge-based instruction and hands-on evaluation to ensure the operator demonstrates competency. It is also important that training is representative of the equipment, attachments, and operating conditions at the facility. Anyone who has not been through this training or recertified within three years should not operate a PIT.

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