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Forklift Training

11dls5511dls55 8 Posts
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When doing the three year forklift operation re-test and evaluation, I was under the understanding that the associate would only have to take a written test as long as they were observed operating the forklift in a safe and proper manner.  Am I correct?

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  • regdunlopregdunlop 176 Posts
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    here's the osha reg:

     

    1910.178(l)(4)(i)

    Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of
    that training, shall be conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure
    that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered
    industrial truck safely.
    1910.178(l)(4)(ii)
    Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the
    operator when:
    1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A)
    The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe
    manner;
    1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B)
    The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss
    incident;
    1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(C)
    The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the
    operator is not operating the truck safely;
    1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D)
    The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck;
    or
    1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(E)
    A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect
    safe operation of the truck.
    1910.178(l)(4)(iii)
    An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's
    performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.

     

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  • 11dls5511dls55 8 Posts
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    Thanks for your response.  I am familiar with the reg; what I'm not sure about is if the evaluation must include a maneuverability test.
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  • regdunlopregdunlop 176 Posts
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    i found this under osha's FAQs but you may want to go to the safety forum to ask your question because someone there will know more about this topic than i do: http://community.blr.com/safety/forums/ ;

     

    15. How do I evaluate my employee’s competency to operate a
    truck safely?

    Evaluation of an operator’s performance can be
    determined by a number of ways, such as:

    • a discussion with the employee
    • an observation of the employee operating the powered industrial truck
    • written documentation of previous training
    • a performance test

     

     http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/ote/trng-materials/pit/pit_q-a.html ;

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  • 11dls5511dls55 8 Posts
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    Thanks.
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