Forklift certification OSHA Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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Which agency issued the powered industrial truck standard operators must comply with?
Answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) issued the powered industrial truck standard.
If a forklift is found unsafe during a pre-shift inspection, what should the operator do?
Answer: Remove it from service and report it
An unsafe forklift must be taken out of service and reported until repaired.
OSHA training must include which of the following components?
Answer: Formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation
OSHA training combines formal instruction, hands-on practical training, and workplace evaluation.
A near-miss or accident involving a forklift triggers what OSHA requirement?
Answer: Operator refresher training
An accident or near-miss requires the operator to receive refresher training.
Which of these is an OSHA-recognized reason for operator retraining?
Answer: The operator is assigned a different type of truck
Assignment to a different type of powered industrial truck requires retraining.
Who is responsible under OSHA for ensuring forklift operators are properly trained?
Answer: The employer
OSHA places responsibility on the employer to ensure operators are trained and certified.
What does OSHA require regarding the load capacity of a forklift?
Answer: It must never be exceeded
OSHA requires that a forklift's rated load capacity never be exceeded.