29 CFR 1910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
What Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) requires
Operators must be trained, evaluated on the equipment they actually use, and re-evaluated at least every three years. Daily pre-use inspections must be performed.
Who must be trained: Employees exposed to this hazard, before the exposure begins.
What must be on file: Operator certification records with evaluation dates, Daily pre-use inspection logs, Three-year re-evaluation schedule.
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- Formal instruction by truck type
- Practical hands-on evaluation
- Site-specific hazards and pedestrian safety
Documents you need
- Operator certification records with evaluation dates
- Daily pre-use inspection logs
- Three-year re-evaluation schedule
What we track
- Employee name and role
- Course completed and date
- Score and pass/fail
- Certificate on file
- Retraining due date
The inspection moment
"Show me the operator certification for every forklift driver on shift today."
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29 CFR 1910.178 — Powered industrial trucks on osha.gov
This page was last reviewed on September 4, 2026. Educational summary only. Consult the full text of the standard and any applicable state plan for the authoritative requirements. Not legal advice.