UWSP provides various types of powered industrial vehicles (PIVs) that assist with material handling and worker positioning. The use of these machines assists workers with effectively maintaining our facility assets for our campus community. OSHA provides regulatory guidance on the safe use of these machines with proper usage, maintenance, training, and education.
EXAMPLES:- Forklifts
- Boom Lifts
- Scissor Lifts
- Powered Pallet Jacks
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TRAINING:
1910.178(l)(1)(i)The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation
1910.178(l)(4)(iii)An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
1910.67(c)(2)(ii)Only trained persons shall operate an aerial lift.
Training is accomplished through both an online learning class and a hands-on driving evaluation. As noted above, training is required at the initial hire and an ongoing refresher every three years.
Contact EHS for more information on PIV training
References:
29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks
29 CFR 1926.453 Aerial Lifts
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www.OSHA.gov
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