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purpose of this program is to establish criteria
for the training of industrial truck operators and
ensure employee(s)' health and safety while operating
and/or working around powered industrial trucks,
as required by OSHA CFR 29 CFR 1910.178.
This
program covers all University employees who operate
a Powered Industrial Truck. Powered Industrial
Trucks are any mobile power-propelled truck used
to carry, push, pull, lift, and tier materials.
Powered Industrial Trucks can be ridden or controlled
by a walking operator. Examples includes forklifts,
reach trucks, order pickers, and powered pallet
jacks
New
operators (as well as new University employees)
shall complete a comprehensive training program.
The training and certification are specific to
the type of equipment the operators will use.
Certification requires completion of:
- Introductory
classroom training program focusing on equipment
operating characteristics and safe operating
procedures;
- Hands-on
training with coaching from an experienced operator/trainer;
and
- Hands-on
operation skill evaluation conducted by the
operator/trainer and supervisor.
Experienced
operators shall complete a classroom refresher
training and hands-on review by their department
or REHS at least once every three years.
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