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REQUIREMENTS - IBA Document 2713 Both Washington and federal safety and health laws require that all operators of forklifts (industrial powered truck) be fully trained on the proper operation of the vehicle before they may operate the vehicle. Current workers must have already received this training also. Written documentation that the training was provided is required. The training has 3 major components Classroom - meaning verbal, text-book, computer, etc. instructions Practical training - the trainer demonstrates the proper use of the forklift Evaluation - the trainee operates the forklift while the trainer observes and evaluates whether the trainee is operating the forklift properly An employer can assign any person, which the employer determines is competent to operate a forklift, to provide the training. The trainer does not have to be "certified". Employers are urged to review the entire rule prior to implementing any forklift training to ensure they fully understand all of the requirements of the rule. Click on the section numbers below for that portion of the rule. WAC 296-24- 23001 - Definitions 23003 - General Requirements 23005 - Designations (Types of lift trucks) 23007 - Designated Locations (Where lift trucks can be used) 23009 - Converted Lift Trucks from gasoline to LPG 23011 - Safety Guards 23013 - Fuel handling and storage 23015 - Changing and Charging of Batteries 23017 - Lighting in Operating Area 23019 - Control of noxious gases and fumes 23021 - Dockboard and bridge plates 23023 - Truck and railroad cars and using a forklift 23025 - Operator training 23027 - Operations of a lift truck 23029 - Traveling 23031 - Loading 23033 - Operation of the lift truck 23035 - Maintenance of the lift truck 23037 - Appendix - Stability of the lift truck Details on what must be included in the training can be found at WAC 296-24-23025 EMPLOYER HELP Following are some resources to assist employers in meeting their forklift training requirements:
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