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What OSHA standards apply to the training of powered industrial truck operators in the maritime industry?

April 26, 2017industrial Industry Maritime operators OSHA powered Standards TRAINING truck

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What OSHA standards apply to the training of powered industrial truck operators in the maritime industry?

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Maritime standards include 29 CFR 1915 for Shipyard Employment, 29 CFR 1917 for Marine Terminals and 29 CFR 1918 for Longshoring. The new standards for training of powered industrial truck operators in the maritime industry are located in 29 CFR 1915.120 (Shipyard Employment), 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(xiv) (Marine Terminals) and 29 CFR 1918.1(b)(10) (Longshoring). These standards will improve but not replace the present training requirements for powered industrial truck operators in the maritime industries. The OSHA standard for Longshoring, 29 CFR 1918.98 includes requirements for the qualifications of machinery operators of mechanically powered vehicles. This standard states that only those employees considered by the employer to be competent by reason of training or experience, and who understands the signs, notices, and operating instructions and are familiar with the signal code in use shall be permitted to operate any powered operated vehicle. 29 CFR 1918.65 includes requirements for