Forklift Safety

Since a large percentage of accidents and fatalities are due to operator inexperience, powered industrial truck operators must be trained and competent.

The following are resources and regulation for their safe operation.

Regulation & Policy

• WAC 296-863 - Powered Industrial Trucks
• WRD's - WISHA Regional Directives
  • WRD 7.05 - Powered Industrial Truck Training in Longshoring & Marine Terminals
  • WRD 7.06 - Use of Powered Industrial Truck Load Engaging Means to Reduce Awkward Lifting
• WIIM's - WISHA Interim Interpretive Memorandum

Resources

• Safety & Health Consultants
• Forklift Training Course
• Forklift Training Fact Sheet
• Video Library
  • Forklift Related Videos
• WISHA University - online training modules

Related Topics

• Hazard Controls and Alerts
• Forklift Rodeo
  (Governor's Conference)
• Workshops

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