Forklifts (powered industrial trucks)

Different types of forklifts, or powered industrial trucks, present different hazards. Learn about those hazards and how to prevent injuries with these resources.

Oregon OSHA

Visit the Oregon OSHA website to learn more about powered industrial trucks, including:

Resources

Powered industrial trucks - forklifts (OSHA)
This page is an overview of hazards and solutions specific to lift trucks and includes sample checklists.

Powered industrial trucks (forklifts) eTool (OSHA)
This electronic tool is a training resource for powered industrial trucks that provides general information to accompany a powered industrial truck operator program.

Forklift safety toolbox talk (CPWR) [English] [Spanish]
This short safety talk offers a basic overview of forklift safety, working well as a refresher training.

Field of vision video series (WorkSafe BC)
This series of five short videos provides information on protecting pedestrians from powered industrial trucks incidents.