OSHA Forklift
In most every state in order to remain in compliance you must post an OSHA forklift poster. This website will give you resources you can contact where you can purchase your OSHA forklift poster similar to this site www.complianceposter.com for California employers and this site www.complianceposter.com for all other sites. These OSHA forklift posters come with the following information:
• Training program information
• Certification requirements
• Truck operations
• Loading
• Maintenance
• Emergency numbers
It is very important that all employees be familiar with the location of your OSHA forklift poster and the information it carries. You might want to know a little bit more about the specifics of the OSHA forklift poster. The following information, although not listed on the OSHA forklift poster, will aid you in being familiar with the safety and regulations that are required by OSHA.
Take a moment and go over these facts and then share them with your employees while you recommend and require they become familiar with the OSHA forklift poster placed in a convenient spot.
Did you know?
• A forklift weighs more than a car or light truck?
• Are extremely powerful?
• Use rear wheel steering?
• Can turn in a tighter circle than most vehicles?
• Are often less than four feet wide?
