April 2010 The OSHA standard for powered industrial truck training requires that an employer provide training to truck operators on a variety of topics. Among these topics are vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform.
Maintenance 1910.178 (q)(1) Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel. 1910.178 (q)(7) Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift. Defects when found shall be immediately reported and corrected. 1910.178 (q)(10) Industrial trucks shall be kept in a clean condition, free of lint, excess oil, and grease. Noncombustible agents should be used for cleaning trucks. Low flash point (below 100 deg. F.) solvents shall not be used. High flash point (at or above 100 deg. F.) solvents may be used. Precautions regarding toxicity, ventilation, and fire hazard shall be consonant with the agent or solvent used. 1910.178 (q)(6) Additional counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer.
Inspection The following checklists are being provided as part of OSHA's ongoing effort to assist employers and employees in ensuring that a safe and healthful workplace is provided. The lists serve as a guide only and may not be totally inclusive. Each type of powered industrial truck is unique and checklists pertinent to each type of vehicle should be modified accordingly. It is recommended that the manufacturer's instructions on vehicle maintenance and owner's and operator's responsibilities also be consulted. Here are two OSHA websites that have sample inspection forms that you can copy into your word processor and modify to your particular powered industrial truck. This first one is easier to copy from and make your inspection forms: http://www.osha.gov/dte/library/pit/daily_pit_checklist.html This site has information on most types of powered materials handling equipment: http://www.osha.gov/dte/library/pit/pit_checklist.html
As always, if there are questions or items that I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Michael Dodd GAWDA DOT, Security, OSHA, & EPA Consultant P.O. Box 93
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