In 2000, OSHA made it a requirement (1910.178) to inspect your lift trucks (or forklifts) at the beginning of each shift. #SafetyTip #ForkliftTraining #SafetyTraining

Why? For the safety of lift truck operators and for other employees that may work around that equipment.

In this video, Malcolm Ritchie (BS, QSSP, HMTRI, Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor, and Martin Safety Trainor), will teach you what to inspect on a lift truck and how to complete the inspection.

Malcolm has been teaching companies how to operate safely and stay OSHA compliant for more than 25 years. Malcolm is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor, a Hazardous Material Training and Research Institute (HMTRI) graduate and is a Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP). His expertise includes OSHA Compliance and OSHA Written Program Knowledge. Malcolm has a keen eye for identifying noncompliant hazards in the workplace and conducts plant safety assessments, audits and trainings to ensure Customers pass OSHA requirements, meet OSHA standards and avoid hefty fines.

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