Powered Industrial Trucks: examination prior to being placed in service; evaluations conducted orally versus written; multi-level evaluations; seatbelt use.

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.

July 28, 2004

Mr. Rick Noffsinger
HI-TECH COMACT
400 Aviation Plaza, Suite C
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913

Dear Mr. Noffsinger:

Thank you for your January 22 letter to the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your letter has been referred to the Directorate of Enforcement Programs' (DEP's) Office of General Industry Enforcement for an answer to your questions regarding powered industrial trucks. Your questions have been restated below for clarity.

Coverage of volunteers; forklift operator training for multiple facilities determined by similarity of potential workplace hazards.

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.

May 13, 2005

Mr. Steve Stillwell
Assistant to the Director
Carolina Conference
Adventist Disaster Response
5201 Cashion Road
Huntersville, NC 28078

Dear Mr. Stillwell:

Clarification of OSHA's authority to enforce wheel chocking of commercial motor vehicles and related safety hazards at loading facilities.

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 7, 2011

Mr. Ron Cole
4501 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64130-2371

Dear Mr. Cole: