OSHA Observation Checkilist

OSHA rule 29 CFR 1910.178(l) on the training of powered industrial truck operators requires employers to observe & evaluate the performance of their lift truck operators during a three (3) year cycle. The following checklist is derived from the National LIFTOR certification testing standards for safe on-truck maneuvering. It can be used by an employer to help comply with the OSHA evaluation rule.

Operator's Name: _____________________ Date: _______ I (Observer/Evaluator) ____________________________observed the above named operator doing the following:

	Safe Operator Actions:
1.	Do and Record results of Daily/Shift Examination of truck s/he is driving.	No	Yes
2.	Dead stop at least one(1) truck length from pedestrians or other hazards in path of travel.	No	Yes
3.	Move mast/upright controls ONLY when truck is at dead stop.	No	Yes
4.	Park truck 4 or more feet away from marked pedestrian walkways, emergency equipment or exit ways.	No	Yes
5.	Travel with load no higher than the distance of the drive wheel axel(s) to the travel surface (Approx. 6,10,or 18 inches for typical counterbalance trucks).	No	Yes
6.	Pick up loads without sliding or "barging".	No	Yes
7.	Place loads without "poking" or pushing or touching other loads, racks or building members.	No	Yes
8.	Before abandoning truck, set parking brake, neutralized all controls and removed key from switch.	No	Yes
9.	Before entering trailer or rail car, place chock in correct position.	No	Yes
10.	BEFORE moving from dead stop, sound horn .	No	Yes
11.	BEFORE all blind corners, through intersections, and marked pedestrian walkways, Dead stop.	No	Yes
12.	Travel with all body parts within operator's compartment or platform.	No	Yes