Powered industrial trucks used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials.
- Only qualified individuals who are properly trained, authorized and licensed may operate material handling equipment on premises or inside the I-X Center
- Operators must have in their possession and be able to show valid OSHA compliant operator certification for equipment being utilized on I-X Center property. Includes electric pallet jacks
- Employers must ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified by OSHA; certificates providing proof of completion are required on-site
- Seat Belt use is required if forklift is equipped
- Forklifts cannot be used as Aerial work platforms without approved OSHA compliant platform attachment with safety rails. Platform must have compliance information affixed and legible
- Load must not obstruct operator’s clear view in direction being traveled
- Forklifts must be lowered, but high enough to prevent touching floor or striking protrusions while forklift is in motion
- Forklifts are prohibited on any carpeted area inside the I-X Center without consent of the Event Manager