Selected answers about OSHA pit (forklift) regulations 2008-2015

(**) When ascending or descending grades in excess of 30 percent, loaded trucks shall be driven with the load upgrade. F

(**) When ascending or descending grades in excess of 10 percent, loaded trucks shall be driven with the load upgrade.

(%) Non-motorized hand trucks (pallet jacks) must enter elevator or other confined areas with load end forward.

(%) Motorized hand trucks must enter elevator or other confined areas with load end forward.

(##) Fuel tanks can be filled while the engine is running. Spillage shall be avoided. F

(##) Fuel tanks shall not be filled while the engine is running. Spillage shall be avoided.

(^^) Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least weekly. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined each day. F

(^^) Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis, they shall be examined after each shift.

(??) List the two things that you can do with a forklift in a construction area that you can not do in a general area or in a manufacturing area. Manlift with kill switch and lifting one load with two forklifts.