Fork inspection requirements for 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.

October 22, 1999

Mr. Bob Mundson
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America
2011 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Houston, TX 77095

Dear Mr. Mundson:

Host employers may require site-specific forklift training of visiting workers

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 28, 1999

The Honorable Charles E. Grassley
Attention: Kathy Nuebel
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Grassley:

Thank you for your August 25, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP). You forwarded a letter from William Kemp of Letts, Iowa regarding OSHA's regulations pertaining to the operation of equipment by truck drivers and the powered industrial truck equipment training required by Sysco Foods in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Earthmoving equipment is not covered by 1910.178; skid- steer equipment may be covered.

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 21, 1999

Mr. Raymond R. Peterson
President
VISTA
810 Krift Avenue, P. O. Box 247
Burlington, Wisconsin 53105-0247

Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training: §§1910.178(l) and 1926.602(a)(1) and (d)

Dear Mr. Peterson:

This is in response to your letters of April 2, and April 21, 1999, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the new requirements for powered industrial truck operator training in §1910.178(l) (under §1926.602(d), those requirements are applicable to employers engaged in construction).

Powered industrial truck training content, certification, and record maintenance.

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 1, 1999

Larry Edginton
Director, Safety & Health
International Union of Operating Engineers
1125 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036

Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training: §§1910.178(l) and 1926.602(c) and (d)

Dear Mr. Edginton:

Forklifts in construction: elevating personnel and operator training.

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 30, 1999

Mr. Richard C. Avery
President
Safety Engineering Services
2304 22nd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713

Subject:     1926.451(c)(2)(iv) and (v), 1926.451(f)(5), 1926.451(f)(7), 1926.452(w)(4), 1926.602(c)(viii)(A) to (C), forklifts, powered industrial trucks

Dear Mr. Avery:

Decision or policy statement regarding the obligations and responsibilities of the employee leasing industry with respect to compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

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 15, 1991

Mr. Mel Klinghoffer
Chairman of the Board
Payroll Transfers, Incorporated
3710 Corporex Park Drive, Suite 300
Tampa, Florida 33619

Dear Mr. Klinghoffer:

This is response to the enclosed letter from Ms. Laura E. Green, a former employee of Payroll Transfers Inc., dated June 13. Ms. Linda Inkpen in your Customer Service Department requested that this response be directed to you.

Powered industrial truck training for employees working at another employer's worksite.

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 10, 2000

Mr. Pedro P. Forement
Ford & Harrison LLP
516 Ingraham Building
25 S.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131

Dear Mr. Forement:

Exemption of Variable Boom Reach Equipment "Reach Stackers"

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.

March 17, 2017

MEMORANDUM FOR
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS
THROUGH
DOROTHY DOUGHERTY
Deputy Assistant Secretary
FROM:
THOMAS GALASSI, Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs
SUBJECT:
Exemption of Variable Boom Reach Equipment ("Reach Stackers") from the 29 CFR 1917.50 Certification Requirement for Marine Terminals

 

Installation of strobe lights on forklifts as an additional warning device for forklifts used in vessel holds.

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.

December 21, 2004

Mr. John Luke
Federal Marine Terminals, Inc.
Erieside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Dear Mr. Luke:

Powered Industrial Truck 1910.178(l) training requirements applicable to construction; training for skid-steer loader operators.

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.

November 5, 2004

Mr. Mark Fair
Bobcat Enterprises
Post Office Box 46345, Rt. 747 & Muhlhauser
Cincinnati, OH 45246

Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training applicable to construction: §§1910.178 and 1926.602(a) and (d).

Dear Mr. Fair:

This is in response to your fax of June 30, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have paraphrased your questions as follows: