Powered Industrial TrucksStandard 29 CFR Part 1910.178

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Today’s Agenda

§ Powered industrial trucks: different than cars!

§ Powered industrial truck stability

§ Operator responsibility

§ Safe operation

§ Review of responsibilities

What are Powered Industrial Trucks?

Powered industrial trucks are fork trucks, platform trucks, motorized hand trucks and other vehicles used for moving materials within our facility; all have internal combustion or electric motors. Farm vehicles, earth moving and over-the-road vehicles are not considered powered industrial trucks.

Different from Cars

§ Heavy vehicle, longer stopping distance

§ Limited visibility

§ Rear steer

§ Top heavy/center of gravity

§ Operates close to people and things

§ Stiff suspension

How? Consider the following differences when comparing powered industrial trucks to cars:

These differences create hazards!

You are Responsible for Safety!

When you are the operator of a powered industrial truck, you are responsible for your safety, the safety of others in the area and for preventing accidents through proper operation and anticipation of hazards.

Never underestimate the importance of

safety!

Stability Triangle

This drawing shows how the center of gravity differs from a car and how it changes with a load.

Stability During a Lift

This drawing shows what happens to a truck lifting a load with a center of gravity ahead of the front wheels.

Components

Safe Operating Procedures

§ Only trained personnel, authorized by our facility, can drive.

§ Know the lifting capacity and never exceed it.

§ Inspect before the first truck use of the shift (see handout).

§ Never operate a damaged or defective vehicle.

§ Always face the direction of travel.

§ Watch for and yield to pedestrians.

§ Speed kills: drive only as fast as conditions allow.

Safe Operating Procedures

§ Slow down when turning

§ Do not raise, lower or tilt a load when traveling

§ Look overhead before raising the forks or a load

§ Follow all safety rules when working around docks

§ Report all accidents and near misses (close calls)

Additional Operating Issues

§ Attachments in our facility include: [INSERT ATTACHMENTS HERE]§ Use only attachments provided by the

facility§ Follow all procedures for proper use of

attachments

§ Refueling and recharging for our facility

Review

§ Take a few minutes to review the “Play it Safe: Operating Powered Industrial Trucks” handout. Most of the critical rules for safe operation are contained in it.

§ Remember, you have an important responsibility for your safety and the safety of others when you are a powered industrial truck operator.

Summary

§ Powered industrial trucks are different than cars

§ You are responsible for safety when operating a powered industrial truck

§ You must follow all the rules, at all times, when driving

For More Information

For more information regarding powered industrial trucks or other safety issues please contact:

Insurance Office of AmericaRob Schild, Commercial Insurance Broker