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Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
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OSHA eTool: Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift)
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/products/etools/pit/index.html
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This eTool, which identifies forklifts commonly used in general industry, provides a review of potential hazards and a summary of key OSHA requirements and industry-recommended practices for forklift operations. It includes four modules examining the types of forklifts, safe operating practices, workplace conditions affecting operation, and operator training.
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Oregon OSHA Topic Page: Powered Industrial Trucks
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/subjects/powered_industrial_trucks.html
(Oregon OSHA)
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Resources on powered industrial trucks (forklifts) from OR-OSHA including regulations, letters of interpretations, directives and publications.
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Safety and Health Topics: Powered Industrial Trucks
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poweredindustrialtrucks/index.html
(OSHA)
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Each year, tens of thousands of forklift-related injuries occur in U.S. workplaces. Many employees are injured when lift trucks are inadvertently driven off loading docks or lifts fall between docks and an unsecured trailer. Employees are also struck by a lift truck or fall while on elevated pallets and tines. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to powered industrial trucks.
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NIOSH Alert: Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Workers Who Operate or Work Near Forklifts
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/2001-109.html
(NIOSH)
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Alerts briefly present new information about occupational illnesses, injuries, and deaths. Alerts urgently request assistance in preventing, solving, and controlling newly identified occupational hazards. Workers, employers, and safety and health professionals are asked to take immediate action to reduce risks and implement controls.
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Tailgate Topics – Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
http://www.scif.com/safety/safetymeeting/Article.asp?ArticleID=47
(SCIF)
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A Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) is a mobile, power-driven vehicle used to carry, push, pull, lift or stack material. There are twelve (12) different types of PITs, and designated types of PITs can be operated safely in varying environments (e.g. flammable areas, dusty environments, etc).
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Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) Fact Sheet
http://www.nycosh.org/workplace_hazards/Forklift%20Fact%20Sheet.html
(NYCOSH)
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The wide use of forklifts and other motorized vehicles in the workplace has led to large numbers of injuries. This article summarizes the hazards, federal OSHA regulation requirements and tips to prevent accidents and injuries.
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Forklift Safety
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/AtoZ/Forklift/default.asp
(Washington Department of Labor and Industries)
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Since a large percentage of accidents and fatalities are due to operator inexperience, powered industrial truck operators must be trained and competent. This page contains links to resources and regulations for their safe operation.
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Safety and Health Topics: Powered Industrial Trucks
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/poweredindustrialtrucks/
(OSHA)
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Each year, tens of thousands of forklift-related injuries occur in U.S. workplaces. Unfortunately, most employee injuries and property damage can be attributed to lack of safe operating procedures, lack of safety-rule enforcement, and insufficient or inadequate training. This site includes links to sample daily checklists for powered industrial trucks.
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Forklift Safety: A Review of Safe Operations and Work Practices when Working Around Powered Industrial Trucks (PDF)
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/pdf/workshops/221w.pdf
(Oregon OSHA)
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The objectives of this workshop are to review OR-OSHA Div 2/Sub N 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks and discuss fundamental safe work practices for the operation of powered industrial trucks.
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