MSHA standards that apply to powered haulage equipment are applicable to forklifts, and MSHA training standards apply to forklift operators.

For additional forklift-specific information, OSHA information is used in this segment (and elsewhere in the course). In addition to MSHA compliance, OSHA compliance would normally be considered good safe practice at operations under MSHA jurisdiction. In fact, many companies have some operations under OSHA jurisdiction and some under MSHA jurisdiction, often with personnel and equipment moving between the two. It is especially advantageous for these companies to routinely comply with both OSHA and MSHA standards.

Note that the ITSDF standards are available online for free download.

NOTE: Non-MSHA links are not meant to imply enforceability by MSHA. They are for informational and educational purposes only.

MSHA, Surface M/NM Standards - 30 CFR § 56.16016 Lift trucks.

MSHA, Surface Coal Standards - 30 CFR § 77.410 Mobile equipment; automatic warning devices.

MSHA, Surface Coal Standards - 30 CFR § 77.403 Mobile equipment; falling object protective structures (FOPS).

OSHA, General Industry Standards - 29 CFR § 1910.178 Powered industrial trucks.

Appendix A -- Stability of Powered Industrial Trucks (Non-mandatory Appendix to Paragraph (l) of § 1910.178

OSHA, Construction Standards - 29 CFR § 1926.602 Material handling equipment.

ITSDF Industrial Truck Standards