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Powered Industrial Trucks
3 OSHA and HazCom articles tagged "Powered Industrial Trucks" — practical, CFR-cited guidance verified against primary sources.
Is There a Passing Score for an OSHA Forklift Evaluation?
No. 29 CFR 1910.178(l) contains no percentage, no grade and no pass mark — and the '80% to pass' number the training market sells can quietly convert a mandatory retraining trigger into a green light. What the rule actually demands is demonstrated competence, observed in the workplace, certified by name and date.
The Struck-By Paradox: Construction's #2 Killer vs. Where OSHA Actually Cites
Struck-by is the second-leading cause of construction death, yet the equipment behind it — forklifts, vehicles, cranes — is nowhere in OSHA's top-cited construction standards. An original analysis of the FY2025 citation data against the fatality record.
OSHA Forklift Certification Requirements: Complete Training Guide
Everything employers need to know about OSHA forklift operator training and certification requirements (29 CFR 1910.178). Covers training content, evaluation, refresher training, and common violations to avoid in 2026.