Powered industrial trucks
29 CFR § 1910.178
29 CFR § 1910.178 is the federal OSHA standard governing powered industrial trucks, setting mandatory general industry employer duties that compliance officers verify during workplace inspections and enforce through citations and abatement orders under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Employers should document hazard assessments, training and inspections so each requirement can be demonstrated on request.
Statutory Comparison
| Requirement | Baseline Fed Code | State Rule | Enforced Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powered industrial trucks | 29 CFR § 1910.178 (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N) | Not applicable: federal baseline. | See key audit items below and the full regulatory text. |
Key Audit Items
| Citation | Audit condition | Metric | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR § 1910.178(l)(1)(i) | Each truck operator is competent, shown by successful completion of training and evaluation | Training and evaluation before operation | Critical |
| 29 CFR § 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) | Operator performance is evaluated at least once every three years | At least every 36 months | High |
| 29 CFR § 1910.178(q)(7) | Trucks are examined before being placed in service, and at least daily (after each shift if used around the clock) | Daily or per-shift examination | High |
| 29 CFR § 1910.178(q)(1) | Any truck not in safe operating condition is removed from service | Removed until repaired by authorized personnel | Critical |
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Self-inspection workbook for 29 CFR § 1910.178 with Pass/Fail/N/A dropdowns and an automatic Audit Readiness Score.