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Telehandler Compliance on Construction Jobsites
Telehandlers—classified as Class 7 rough terrain powered industrial trucks—are workhorses on construction sites across the United States. Their versatility, combining the lifting ability of a forklift with the reach of a small cra
Read article →Forklift Telematics and Operator Access Control
If you walk across the floor of a standard manufacturing plant or distribution center, you will likely find a common vulnerability: universal ignition keys left dangling from ignition switches. For decades, material handling equip
Read article →Temp Workers and Forklift Certification: Who Is Responsible?
The use of temporary workers has become a common practice across various industries to manage fluctuating workloads and specialized projects. However, when these temporary workers operate forklifts…
Read article →Forklift Training for Temp and Staffing Agency Operators
When a staffing agency sends a temporary operator to your facility with a laminated certification card in their wallet, it is tempting to hand them the keys to a lift truck and point them toward the loading dock. Doing so, however
Read article →Passing a 3PL Client Safety Audit on Forklift Training
When a enterprise shipper, CPG manufacturer, or retail giant audits your third-party logistics (3PL) facility, they aren't just looking at inventory accuracy and throughput metrics. They are evaluating operational risk. Enterprise
Read article →The 3-Year Forklift Evaluation Rule: What It Really Requires
Every three years, safety directors and warehouse managers across the country pull operators off the floor to meet OSHA's triennial compliance mandate. In many facilities, this turns into an expensive, disruptive routine: pulling
Read article →Tracking Three-Year Forklift Recertification Across a Growing Team
Forklift operator recertification is a critical component of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. For growing organizations, tracking these recertification deadlines for an expanding team pr…
Read article →The 10 Most-Cited Forklift Violations and What They Cost
Every year, OSHA publishes its list of the top ten most frequently cited standards. Year after year, 29 CFR 1910.178—the Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) standard—remains a fixture on that list. In fiscal year 2023, OSHA issued over
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Tow Tractor Operator Training: OSHA Class 6 Requirements
Dive into OSHA's Class 6 tow tractor training requirements and ensure your workplace stays safe and compliant.
Read article →What to Do Before Your First Forklift Arrives
Prepare your facility and workforce for a new forklift by understanding OSHA regulations, conducting site assessments, and implementing a robust training program. This proactive approach ensures safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Read article →Classes 1 Through 6: Which Forklift Training Your Team Actually Needs
Ensuring your team receives the correct forklift training is not just a matter of compliance, but a critical component of workplace safety and operational efficiency. This article details the vario…
Read article →Training Operators With Limited English or Literacy
Ensuring all forklift operators receive proper training, regardless of their English proficiency or literacy level, is a critical component of workplace safety and regulatory compliance. OSHA regul…
Read article →How to Train Multiple Locations to the Same Forklift Standard
Ensuring a consistent standard of forklift operator training across multiple locations is critical for maintaining safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This article outlines a systematic…
Read article →Does Forklift Certification Transfer Between Employers?
Forklift operator certification is a critical component of workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Employers often inquire whether an operator's certification from a previous employer remains v…
Read article →How to Verify a New Hire's Existing Forklift Certification
Verifying a new hire's existing forklift certification is a critical step in maintaining workplace safety and ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA regulations…
Read article →Free Tools for Warehouse Managers to Pass an OSHA Forklift Inspection
Stop guessing and start documenting. Discover the free Warehouse Management Tool Suite designed to help EHS managers and warehouse supervisors organize forklift inspections, operator records, and hazard assessments to align with OSHA standards.
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Top 10 Most Common Warehouse OSHA Violations (And How to Fix Them)
Learn about the most frequently cited OSHA violations in warehouses and how to avoid costly fines.
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Warehouse Safety Checklist: 25 OSHA Items for 2026
A surprise OSHA inspection? Print this checklist, walk your facility, and fix any "no" answers before the inspector arrives. These 25 items hit the most-cited warehouse violations year after year.
Read article →The Warehouse Safety Metrics That Predict Forklift Incidents
If you evaluate your warehouse safety program using only Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) or Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) metrics, you are managing safety in the rearview mirror.
Read article →Washington Forklift Training: WAC 296-863 and Why There's No State License
Washington's forklift rule is WAC 296-863-60005, and L&I says plainly: there is no license requirement for forklift operators.
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