1910 Powered Industrial Trucks
Powered industrial trucks.
1910.178(l)(4) Refresher training and evaluation.
1910.178(l)(4)(i) Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, shall be conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.
1910.178(l)(4)(ii) Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when:
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A) The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner;
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B) The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident;
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(C) The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the truck safely;
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D) The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck; or
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(E) A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck.
1910.178(l)(4)(iii)An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator’s performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
HAZARD: Employees exposed to tip over/roll over/death hazards.
ABATEMENT: Operator MUST receive refresher training in all relevant topics.
NOTE: Operator must receive refresher training due to operating vehicle in unsafe manner as well as being involved in a near-miss incident.
