Are there any regulations that prohibit smoking on powered industrial trucks of any classification or fuel designation?
Reply: §1910.178 does not address smoking except to prohibit smoking in the battery charging areas (§1910.178(g)(10)). There are other OSHA standards which may apply, however, such as these dealing with the presence of flammable liquids or atmospheres or other regulated substances. Question: What regulations state how close eyewash station must be to a battery changing/charging station? Reply: Because §1910.178 does not have a specific requirement for eyewash facilities, the general standard at §1910.151 applies. When necessary, facilities for drenching or flushing the eyes shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. In applying these general terms, OSHA would consider the guidelines set by such sources as American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z358.1-1998, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, which states, at section 7.4.4, that eyewash facilities are to be located to require no more than 10 seconds to reach but that where a strong acid or caustic is u
