OSHA Rules on Using Powered Trucks or Forklifts
One critical consideration in the workplace is the use of motorized vehicles to move products or conduct any other types of core operations. These vehicles often require specific training for the employees who operate them. They have the ability to cause a variety of serious accidents that can lead to major injuries or even death, including collisions with other equipment or individuals or situations where cargo falls from above. To help minimize risk, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) demonstrates some of the issues with these vehicles and workers. Regulators typically look at how these types of powered equipment present risks and what