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Course Goal

Course Goal – The aim of this program is to provide comprehensive training to operators of powered industrial trucks
and high-risk workers (i.e. skilled trades, janitors, utility, etc..) and management on the requirements of Sub Part N, and
the prevention of serious injuries involving powered industrial trucks (PIT) at their worksites. Participants will develop an
understanding of the requirements of OSHA Sub Part “N” and recommendations from the manufacturer (Operators
Manual). The course will identify risks associated with working on or near powered industrial trucks (PIT) and assist
employers and operators to eliminate, reduce or control PIT hazards in their workplace.

Section Content Objective
Introduction to
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PIT Training
• Identify different “types” of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT)

Participants will be able to:
• Identify different hazards faced by PIT Operators
o Causes of overturned PIT
o Slick floors and speed
Identifying the
2 o Visibility issues
Hazards
o Ramps and open pits
o Pedestrians
o No one on or under raised forks
o Sounding horn at cross aisles and intersections

• Recall differences between a PIT and the automobile

Participants will be able to:
OSHA • Identify requirements specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 (L)
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Requirements • Determine training for workers in accordance with OSHA Sub
Part N requirements.
• Recognize when additional training is required
Working On or Participants will be able to:
Near Powered
4 • Assist with developing Pedestrian Awareness Training on the
Industrial Trucks
(Forklifts) hazards of working on or near Powered Industrial Trucks.

Participants will be able to:
Action Planning
5 and Course • Recognize the potential hazards from an operator and
Wrap-up pedestrian point of view
• Outline an Action Plan to achieve compliance with OSHA
Subpart N.

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