Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. The employer does not ensure that employees required to operate forklifts are trained and evaluated to ensure they can operate them safely. This violation occurred on or about March 17, 2015 and at times prior thereto, throughout the facility, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when employees were required to operate forklifts while moving material without having been trained and evaluated. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that they provide the employees training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.