In which document are forklifts classified as powered industrial trucks?

Forklifts are classified as powered industrial trucks in the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulation, specifically in 29 CFR 1910.178. This regulation sets forth the standards for the safe operation of powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, and outlines requirements for their design, maintenance, training, and operation.

Understanding the significance of this classification is important for safety and compliance in any workplace that uses forklifts. OSHA regulates the operational guidelines to ensure the safety of operators and other personnel in the vicinity of these machines. This includes mandates for training, as well as operational protocols to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries associated with forklift use.

Neither ANSI Z535, ISO 9001, nor NFPA 70E specifically categorizes forklifts as powered industrial trucks. ANSI Z535 pertains to safety signage standards, ISO 9001 focuses on quality management systems, and NFPA 70E addresses electrical safety in the workplace. Each of these documents serves a different purpose that does not cover the classification and operational safety of forklifts as powered industrial trucks.