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OSHA Forklift Requirements

Outlined here are Common Questions and Answers regarding the forklift regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

What are the basic OSHA requirements for forklift operation?

OSHA mandates that all forklift operators must be at least 18 years old and receive proper training and certification. This includes a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

What are the basic OSHA requirements for forklift operation?

OSHA mandates that all forklift operators must be at least 18 years old and receive proper training and certification. This includes a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

What are the basic OSHA requirements for forklift operation?

OSHA mandates that all forklift operators must be at least 18 years old and receive proper training and certification. This includes a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

What are the basic OSHA requirements for forklift operation?

Yes, operators must receive training specific to the type of forklift they will be using, as different models may have varying features and operational controls.

What Should be Included in a Forklift Safety Checklist?

Inspection Checklist
Forklift
External Check Walk Around Bus
Wipers & Washers
Windshield
Left Headlights
Right Headlights
Left Front Turn Signal
Right Front Turn Signal
Left Front Amber Flashing light
Left Front Red Flashing light
Right Front Amber Flashing light
Right Front Red Flashing light
Crossing Arm
Front School Bus Sign
Under the Hood
Fluid leaks under bus
Loose wires
Hose connection
Belts in engine compartment
Engine Oil level
Radiator coolant level
Battery
Transmission
Unusual engine noise
Exhaust system
Clutch
Wheelchair lift
Check Inside the Bus
Horn
Fans & Defroster
Stop Arm Control (Warning Control)
Inside mirrors
Brake pedal
Emergency Exists Not Blocked and in Working Order
First Aid Kit
Cleanliness of Interior
Condition of floor
Driver's seat and belt
Interior seat belts
Parking Brake or service brake
Steering
Dashboard Lights
ABS light
Brake Pressure light
Brake Alarm
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Stop Engine light
Engine Warn light
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) light
Brake Air Front light
Brake Air Rear light
Low Fuel Pressure light
High Coolant Temp light
Diesel Particulate Filter Lamp
Check Transmission light
Transmission Temperature light
Coolant Level light
Hydraulic Fluid Temperature light
High Exhaust System Temperature light
Low Oil Pressure light

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