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| DIRECTIVE NUMBER: CPL 2-1.28A | EFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2000 |
| SUBJECT: Compliance Assistance for the Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standards | |
ABSTRACT
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
August 23, 1999
Mr. George A. Miller
Mason Contractors Association of America
1910 South Highland Avenue Suite 101
Lombard, IL 60148
Dear Mr. Miller:
Thank you for the invitation to review the complete set of materials for the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Rough Terrain Forklift Training Course. Although OSHA cannot endorse or approve any product or services, we are pleased to evaluate the training materials you provided and to advise you if they meet the intent of the standards.
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
August 3, 1999
Mr. Chip Macdonald
President
Best Safety
P.O. Box 4427
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Re: Sole use of video tapes to meet OSHA training requirements
Dear Mr. Macdonald:
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
October 21, 1999
Mr. Raymond R. Peterson
President
VISTA
810 Krift Avenue, P. O. Box 247
Burlington, Wisconsin 53105-0247
Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training: §§1910.178(l) and 1926.602(a)(1) and (d)
Dear Mr. Peterson:
This is in response to your letters of April 2, and April 21, 1999, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the new requirements for powered industrial truck operator training in §1910.178(l) (under §1926.602(d), those requirements are applicable to employers engaged in construction).
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
October 1, 1999
Larry Edginton
Director, Safety & Health
International Union of Operating Engineers
1125 Seventeenth Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training: §§1910.178(l) and 1926.602(c) and (d)
Dear Mr. Edginton:
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
September 30, 1999
Mr. Richard C. Avery
President
Safety Engineering Services
2304 22nd Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Subject: 1926.451(c)(2)(iv) and (v), 1926.451(f)(5), 1926.451(f)(7), 1926.452(w)(4), 1926.602(c)(viii)(A) to (C), forklifts, powered industrial trucks
Dear Mr. Avery:
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
November 27, 2001
Mr. Mark W. Monson, CSP
General Casualty
10400 Viking Drive, Suite 300
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Re: §§1926.451(c)(2)(iv) and (v) and 1926.602(c)
Dear Mr. Monson:
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
November 5, 2004
Mr. Mark Fair
Bobcat Enterprises
Post Office Box 46345, Rt. 747 & Muhlhauser
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Re: Powered Industrial Truck Training applicable to construction: §§1910.178 and 1926.602(a) and (d).
Dear Mr. Fair:
This is in response to your fax of June 30, 2004, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have paraphrased your questions as follows:
OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
July 14, 2016
Mr. Maurice Williams #131696
Baker C1
20706 U.S. Highway 90
Sanderson, FL 32087
Dear Mr. Williams,
