Understanding the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Standard

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Understanding the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Standard

  • OSHA defines a powered industrial track (PIT) as any mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials that can be ridden or controlled by a walking operator. 
  • OSHA requires you to implement a PIT vehicle training program and verify that each operator has been properly trained and evaluated.
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