Kentucky incorporates by reference the federal regulations for powered industrial trucks. However, Federal OSHA deleted and no longer enforces 1910.178(m)(12) through (m)(12)(iii). The Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program retains and continues to enforce 1910.178(m)(12) through (m)(12)(iii), as adopted by 803 KAR 2:313. The standard states:
1910.178(m)(12) Whenever a truck is equipped with vertical only, or vertical and horizontal controls elevatable with the lifting carriage or forks for lifting personnel, the following additional precautions shall be taken for the protection of personnel being elevated.
(i) Use of a safety platform firmly secured to the lifting carriage and/or forks.
(ii) Means shall be provided whereby personnel on the platform can shut off power to the truck.
(iii) Such protection from falling objects as indicated necessary by the operating conditions shall be provided.
Click on the following links to view the state and federal regulations regarding powered industrial trucks:
Kentucky:Kentucky Administrative Regulations; Occupational Safety and Health
803 KAR 2:313 Materials handling and storage
Federal: Federal: 29 CFR 1910.178 and Appendix A
