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DOL/OSHA | RIN: 1218-AB33 | Publication ID: Fall 1997 |
Title: Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training (Industrial Truck Safety Training) | |
Abstract: Operation of powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts, is the second leading cause of fatalities in the private sector, second only to highway vehicle fatalities. On average, there are 107 fatalities and 38,330 injuries annually in the workplace. ^PThe present standard has proven to be ineffective in reducing the number of accidents involving powered industrial trucks. As a result, there has been strong Congressional interest that OSHA issue a new standard to more effectively address this hazard. OSHA intends to revise the present standard to increase its effectiveness by requiring, in performance language, initial and refresher training as necessary. The frequency of the refresher training will be based upon the vehicle operator's knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job safely. OSHA will also give guidance as to what information the instruction should include. There will also be other amendments to the standard to increase its effectiveness. This proposal, if adopted, would apply to general industry, the maritime industries and construction. | |
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.178 29 CFR 1915.120 29 CFR 1917.43 29 CFR 1918.77 29 CFR 1926.602 | |
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
Agency Contact: John F. Martonik Evaluation Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Room N3641, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, FP Building, Washington, DC 20210 Phone:202 693-2043 Fax:202 693-1641 Email: john.martonik@osha.gov |