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Who must receive powered industrial truck training?

Every forklift operator.

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  1. Every forklift operator ✔
  2. Only new hires
  3. Only managers

Why: OSHA says every powered industrial truck operator must complete training and an evaluation before driving on their own. The employer must certify each operator was trained and evaluated.

Huh, didn't know that: Refresher training is required if an operator is seen driving unsafely.

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Why did the forklift go to school? To improve its lifting skills.
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Answer: Every forklift operator. OSHA says every powered industrial truck operator must complete training and an evaluation before driving on their own. The employer must certify each operator was trained and evaluated.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered industrial trucks www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-N/section-1910.178
    The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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