Powered Industrial Trucks Program

Establish clear requirements for the safe operation, inspection, and management of forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.

This editable Powered Industrial Trucks Program from Team Libertas provides a practical framework for managing equipment operations, operator qualifications, training, inspections, and workplace hazards.

Designed for customization, the program helps employers establish consistent operating procedures, document operator training and evaluations, and address the risks associated with powered industrial trucks and pedestrian traffic.

The program applies to covered equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, powered pallet trucks, and other powered industrial trucks within the scope of OSHA's general industry standard.

The program covers:

• Employer, supervisor, operator, and program administrator responsibilities
• Operator qualification, training, evaluation, and authorization
• Initial and refresher training requirements
• Equipment-specific operator authorization
• Pre-use inspections and removal of unsafe equipment from service
• Safe travel, maneuvering, and pedestrian awareness
• Load handling, stability, capacity, and load-center limitations
• Parking and unattended equipment requirements
• Loading docks, trailers, and railcars
• Ramps, grades, and elevators
• Fueling and battery charging
• Attachments, modifications, and equipment capacity
• Hazardous locations and special operating conditions
• Program evaluation, corrective actions, and recordkeeping

What's included:

An editable Microsoft Word (.docx) program with supporting forms and templates:

1. Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training & Evaluation Record – Document formal instruction, practical training, workplace performance evaluations, and operator training certification.
2. Powered Industrial Truck Pre-Use Inspection – Record equipment condition, operational checks, deficiencies, and removal-from-service decisions.
3. Powered Industrial Truck Authorization Record – Track employees authorized to operate specific truck types, including restrictions and evaluation dates.

Important information:

This program is based primarily on federal OSHA general industry requirements under 29 CFR 1910.178. It must be reviewed and customized to reflect your organization's equipment, operating conditions, workplace hazards, and applicable federal and state requirements.

The written program does not replace required hands-on operator training, workplace evaluations, manufacturer instructions, or equipment-specific procedures. Purchasing a written program does not, by itself, establish regulatory compliance.

Format: Editable Microsoft Word (.docx), delivered as a digital download.

License: For internal use by the purchasing organization. The document may be edited, customized, reproduced, and distributed internally. Resale, external redistribution, public posting, or commercial inclusion is prohibited.

Need assistance? Team Libertas can assist with program customization, workplace assessments, training, and implementation. Learn more about our services.