Requirements of Powered Industrial Truck Training Program Implementation

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 1, 2025

Andrew Hart, MSLS, MSS, OHST
Research Librarian
OHIO Bureau of Workers Compensation, OHIA BWC Library
30 W. Spring Street, L-3
Columbus, OHIO 43215

Dear Mr. Hart:

Powered Industrial Trucks

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 19, 2023

Paul Watson
Watson & Associates,
Occupational Hygiene and Safety, LLC
PO Box 31
Greenville, New York 12083

Dear Mr. Watson:

Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    87:21926-21928
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21926-21928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-07872]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the 
Paperwork Reduction Act

AGENCY: Occupational

Powered Industrial Trucks Design Standard Update

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    87:8755-8764
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 16, 2022)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8755-8764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-01155]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926

[Docket No.

NRTL Certification for New Product Design

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 4, 2021

John M. Dugan
Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C.
55 West Monroe Street
Suite 1800
Chicago, Illinois 60603

Dear Mr. Dugan:

Powered Industrial Trucks Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    85:65876-65878
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 201 (Friday, October 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65876-65878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22884]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No.

Powered Industrial Trucks; Request for information

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    84:8633-8641
  • Title:
    Powered Industrial Trucks; Request for information 
[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 47 (Monday, March 11, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 8633-8641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04338]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1926

[Docket No.

Enforcement of the Use of Seat Belts on Powered Industrial Trucks in General Industry.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 9, 1996