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Operator Qualifications & Certification Requirements Flashcards

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  1. According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l), how often must powered industrial truck operators be re-evaluated for safe operation?

    Answer: Every 3 years

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) requires that each operator be evaluated at least once every three years.

  2. Who is responsible for certifying that forklift operators have been trained and evaluated under OSHA standards?

    Answer: The employer

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) places the responsibility on the employer to certify that operators have been trained and evaluated.

  3. What minimum age does OSHA require for powered industrial truck operators in general industry?

    Answer: 18 years old

    OSHA requires that operators of powered industrial trucks in general industry be at least 18 years of age.

  4. Which of the following conditions requires refresher training for a forklift operator?

    Answer: An incident or near-miss involving the operator occurs

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(ii) requires refresher training when an operator is involved in an accident or near-miss incident.

  5. Which document must an employer maintain to demonstrate OSHA compliance for forklift operator training?

    Answer: A certification record including the date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the trainer

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) requires employers to maintain a certification record with the operator's name, date of training, date of evaluation, and the person who performed the evaluation.

  6. What type of training must forklift operators receive before operating a powered industrial truck?

    Answer: Both formal instruction and practical training/evaluation

    OSHA requires both formal instruction (lectures, videos, written material) and practical training with evaluation in the workplace.

  7. If an operator will use a different type of forklift than they were originally trained on, what is required?

    Answer: Additional training specific to the new equipment type is required

    OSHA requires that training be specific to the type of truck the operator will use, so operating a different truck type requires additional training.