InstituteSafety & HealthForklifts and Powered TrucksIn Depth Sub Topics (Level 4)General Industry SafetyForklifts and Powered TrucksPallet JacksPIT InspectionsEnglishSafe Operation of PITsAnalysisFocus AreaUSA
Pallet jack
['Forklifts and Powered Trucks']
- OSHA requires powered pallet jack operators to inspect their vehicle daily.
Pallet jacks have their own set of inspection requirements. Pallet jack operators must inspect the:
- Forks
- Raise/lower controls
- Forward/reverse controls
- Tires
- Frame
- Control arm
- Backrest
- Belly button switch
- Hand guard
- Brakes
- Grab bar (if applicable)
- Horn
- Data plate
- Warning labels
- Battery (condition/cables)
- Battery compartment/retainer
- On/off/disconnect