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According to OSHA, only trained and authorized operators are permitted to operate powered industrial trucks. Understanding how to operate a forklift (PIT) safely can help avoid injuries and property damage. Complete the pre-operational inspection, and do not operate a forklift that requires repairs. When operating…
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To maintain your Powered Industrial Truck, OSHA requires a complete inspection on a daily basis, before it is placed into service. Forklifts used on a round-the-clock basis, must be examined before and after each shift. If any defects are found during the inspection, the problems…
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No employee should ever operate a forklift without proper training. This training must include: basic safety rules, material handling procedures, safe operating techniques, and driver’s performance testing. Re-training is required: when there is a failure in the safety procedures, an employee is involved in an…
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