NIST S 7101-74_Powered Industrial Trucks_10292021.pdf

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 1 of 18

POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS 3

NIST S 7101.74 5

Approval Date: 10/29/2021 6 Effective Date: 04/01/2019 1 7

1. PURPOSE 10

The purpose of this program is to define requirements and associated roles and responsibilities 11 for protecting employees and covered associates from the hazards presented by operating 12 powered industrial trucks (PITs; see Section 7, DEFINITIONS). 13

2. BACKGROUND 16

NIST must meet or exceed the requirements established by OSHA in 29 Code of Federal 17 Regulations (CFR) 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks. Implementation of this suborder 18 through the requirements in Section 6 and the roles and responsibilities in Section 9 meets those 19 requirements. 20

3. APPLICABILITY 23

a. The provisions of this suborder apply to all NIST employees and covered associates whose 24 work activities involve operating PITs. 25

b. This suborder does not apply to the following: 27

(1) Compressed air or nonflammable compressed gas-operated industrial trucks; 29

(2) Farm vehicles; or 31

(3) Vehicles intended primarily for earth moving or over-the-road hauling. 33

4. REFERENCES 36

a. 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks 37

1 For revision history, see Appendix A.

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=9828&p_table=standards

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 2 of 18

b. 29 CFR 1910.1000, Table Z-1, Limits for Air Contaminants 38

c. 29 CFR 1910.399, Definitions Applicable to this Subpart 40

d. ANSI B56.1-1969, American National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II 42

e. ANSI/NFPA 30-2015, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 44

f. ANSI/NFPA 505-2013, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type 46 Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations 47

g. ANSI/NFPA 58-2017, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 49

5. APPLICABLE NIST OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH SUBORDERS 52

The NIST OSH Suborders listed below are incorporated by reference as standard operating 53 procedures for this suborder. 54

a. NIST S 7101.59: Chemical Hazard Communication 56

b. NIST S 7101.60: Chemical Management 58

c. NIST S 7101.61: Compressed Gas Safety 60

d. NIST S 7101.02: Employee Reporting of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions 62

e. NIST S 7101.22: Hazard Signage 64

f. NIST S 7101.55: Hearing Protection 66

g. NIST S 7101.24: Incident Reporting and Investigation 68

h. NIST S 7101.21: Personal Protective Equipment 70

i. NIST S 7101.04: Safety and Health Requirements for Minors 72

j. NIST S 7101.23: Safety Education and Training 74

k. NIST S 7101.01: Safety Rights and Responsibilities 76 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9992 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9976 https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Chemical%20Hazard%20Communication%20Program https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Chemical%20Hazard%20Communication%20Program https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Compressed%20Gases%20Program https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Employee%20Reporting%20of%20Unsafe%20or%20Unhealthful%20Working%20Conditions%20(UWC) https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Hazard%20Signage%20Program https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Hearing%20Protection%20Program https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Incident%20Reporting%20and%20Investigation https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Personal%20Protective%20Equipment(PPE) https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Safety%20and%20Health%20Requirements%20for%20Minors https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Safety%20Education%20and%20Training%20Program https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Safety%20Rights%20and%20Responsibilities

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 3 of 18

l. NIST S 7101.03: Stop Work 78

m. NIST S 7101.20: Work and Worker Authorization Based on Hazard Reviews 80

6. REQUIREMENTS 83

a. Design Requirements 84

(1) Apart from the exception in Section 6.a(2), PITs used by NIST employees and covered 86 associates shall: 87

(a) Meet the design and construction requirements as established in American National 89

Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II, ANSI B56.1-1969; and 90

(b) Be approved by a national recognized testing laboratory (e.g., Underwriters 92 Laboratories); 93

i. A legible label, plate, decal, or some other identifying mark indicating 95 approval by a national recognized testing laboratory shall be permanently 96 affixed on the PIT. 97

(2) If a PIT cannot meet the requirements of Section 6.a(1), it may be deemed acceptable for 99 use after an OSHE review to ensure it is safe to operate given the hazards associated with 100 the intended tasks. 101

(3) If a PIT has been subject to modifications or additions affecting its capacity or potentially 103 affecting its safety, the PIT shall not be used by NIST employees or covered associates 104 without documentation of the manufacturer’s approval of the modifications or additions. 105

(4) If a NIST-owned PIT is to be subject to modifications or additions affecting its capacity 107 or potentially affecting its safety, the modifications or additions shall not be made 108 without the manufacturer’s approval of the modifications or additions and documentation 109 thereof. 110

(a) Additional counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless approved by the 112 truck manufacturer. 113

(b) Subsequent to any modification or addition, and prior to first use, the following shall 115 be modified according to the manufacturer’s requirements: 116 https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Stop%20Work https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Hazard%20Review https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 4 of 18

i. Plates, tags, or decals indicating capacity, operation, and/or maintenance 118 instructions; 119

ii. Operation manuals; and 121

iii. Standard operating procedures. 123

(5) If a PIT is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory-installed attachments, 125 the PIT shall be used by NIST employees and associates only if the PIT has been marked 126 by the manufacturer to identify: 127

(a) The attachments; 129

(b) The approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination; and 131

(c) The allowable elevation of a maximum load laterally centered. 133

(6) All nameplates and markings on NIST-owned PITs and front-end attachments shall be 135 maintained in a legible condition. 136

(7) If the nameplates and markings on PITs and front-end attachments are not legible, the 138 PITs and front-end attachments shall not be used by NIST employees or covered 139 associates. 140

(8) Safety Guards 142

(a) When appropriate, an overhead guard shall be used as protection against falling 144 objects.2 145

i. High lift rider trucks shall be fitted with an overhead guard manufactured in 147 accordance with the American National Standard for Powered Industrial 148 Trucks, Part II, ANSI B56.1-1969, unless operating conditions do not permit. 149

(b) A load backrest extension shall be used whenever necessary to minimize the 151 possibility of the load or part of it from falling rearward. 152

2 An overhead guard is intended to offer protection from the impact of small packages, boxes, bagged material, etc., representative of the job application, but not to withstand the impact of a falling capacity load.

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 5 of 18

i. If the type of load presents a hazard, the user shall equip fork trucks with a 154 vertical load backrest extension manufactured in accordance with American 155 National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II, ANSI B56.1-1969. 156

b. PIT Inspections 158

(1) A PIT shall be inspected prior to each use. 160

(a) Where multiple PIT operators are using the same PIT during a single shift, the OU 162 may use the initial inspection for all operators. 163

(b) Where PIT usage spans multiple shifts, the PIT shall be inspected before use during 165 the next shift. 166

(c) A manufacturer-supplied inspection form (or equivalent) shall be used to document 168 inspections. 169

(d) If the inspection shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the PIT, it shall 171 be tagged out of service and not used. 172

i. The condition shall be immediately reported to the individual responsible for 174 the care and maintenance of the PIT. 175

(2) If at any time a powered industrial truck is found to need repair, be defective, or in any 177 way unsafe: 178

(a) The truck shall be taken out of service until it has been restored to safe operating 180 condition; and 181

(b) All PIT operators of this PIT shall be informed of the truck’s unavailability. 183

c. Hazardous Atmospheres 185

(1) Prior to using a PIT in a hazardous atmosphere (see Section 7, DEFINITIONS), a hazard 187 review shall be completed specifically addressing the use of a PIT in the specific 188 atmosphere and to evaluate the potential for carbon monoxide generation. 189

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 6 of 18

d. Working Surfaces 194

(1) Working surfaces (e.g., floors, truck/trailer beds) shall be inspected to ensure the 196 operating surface can withstand the intended load (combined weight of the PIT and load). 197

e. Operation of PITs 199

(1) Operators of PITs shall: 201

(a) Wear seat belts where provided by the manufacturer; 203

(b) Restrict others from riding on PITs; 205

(c) Refrain from stunt driving and horseplay while operating; 207

(d) Refrain from driving a PIT up to anyone standing in front of a fixed object; 209

(e) Refrain from, and instruct others in the work area to refrain from, standing or passing 211 under the elevated portion of any PIT whether loaded or empty; and 212

(f) Refrain from placing arms and/or legs between the uprights of the mast or outside the 214 running lines of the PIT. 215

(2) When traveling: 217

(a) All traffic regulations shall be observed; 219

(b) A safe distance shall be maintained (approximately three PIT lengths) between the 221

PIT and any other vehicle in front of it; 222

(c) Speeds shall be such that the PIT can be brought to a stop in a safe manner; 224

(d) Speeds shall be reduced for: 226

i. Wet and slippery surfaces; and 228

ii. Turns. 230

(e) Passing of other vehicles shall only be done when vision of the area in front of the 232 vehicle is not obstructed; 233

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 7 of 18

(f) Large loose objects on the roadway surface shall be avoided; and 234

(g) The load and load engaging means shall be 236

i. Tilted back; and 238

ii. Raised only as far as necessary to clear the road surface. 240

(3) When operating with obstructed views, the operator shall: 242

(a) Travel with the load trailing if the load being carried obstructs forward view; and 244

(b) Slow down and sound the horn at locations where vision is obstructed. 246

(4) When traveling parallel near elevated surfaces (e.g., ramp, dock, platform, truck bed, 248 etc.), a minimum of one tire width shall be maintained between the PIT and the free edge 249 of the elevated surface. 250

(5) When operating on graded surfaces: 252

(a) Graded surfaces shall be ascended and descended slowly; and 254

(b) Loaded PITs shall be driven with the load upgrade when the ascending or descending 256 grade is more than 10 percent. 257

(6) When operating near low overhead features (e.g., headers of doorways, lights, pipes, 259 sprinkler system, etc.), sufficient headroom shall be ensured before driving beneath such 260 features. 261

(7) When encountering dock board or bridge plates, operators shall ensure dock boards and 263 bridge plates are: 264

(a) Secured before they are driven over; 266

(b) Rated to handle the capacity of the PIT and load; and 268

(c) Driven over carefully and slowly. 270

(8) When boarding highway trucks: 272

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 8 of 18

(a) Brakes of the highway truck shall be set; 274

(b) Rear wheels of the highway truck shall be chocked; and 276

(c) If the highway truck trailer is not coupled to a tractor during loading or unloading, 278 fixed jacks should be used to support the trailer and prevent upending. 279

(9) Where general lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot, auxiliary directional lighting 281 shall be provided on the PIT. 282

(10) When operating in elevators: 284

(a) Do not drive trucks onto any elevator unless specifically authorized to do so. 286

(b) Do not exceed the capacity of the elevator. Verify the combined weight of the 288 powered industrial truck including the battery and the load does not exceed the 289 maximum floor capacity of the elevator before entering. 290

(c) Elevator shall be approached slowly; 292

(d) Elevator shall be entered squarely after the elevator car is properly leveled; and 294

(e) When a PIT is inside an elevator: 296

i. The load engaging means shall be fully lowered; 298

ii. The controls shall be neutralized; 300

iii. The power shall be shut off; and 302

iv. The brakes shall be set. 304

f. Unattended PITs 306

(1) A PIT shall be considered unattended when: 308

(a) The operator is 25 feet or more away from the PIT; or 310

(b) The operator leaves the PIT and it is not in view. 312

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 9 of 18

(2) When a PIT is left unattended: 314

(a) The PIT shall not block: 316

i. Fire aisles; 318

ii. Access to stairways; and 320

iii. Access to fire equipment; 322

(b) The load engaging means shall be fully lowered; 324

(c) The controls shall be neutralized; 326

(d) The power shall be shut off; 328

(e) The brakes shall be set; and 330

(f) If parked on an incline, the wheels shall be blocked. 332

g. Loading/Unloading 334

(1) Only loads within the rated capacity of the PIT shall be handled. 336

(2) When engaging a load, forks shall be: 338

(a) Spread as far apart as possible with respect to the contact points of the load; 340

(b) Tilted forward, when appropriate; 342

(c) Placed under the load as far as possible; and 344

(d) Tilted backward with care to engage load. 346

(3) Loads shall be stable prior to transport. 348

(a) Caution shall be exercised when handling off-center loads which cannot be centered. 350

(b) Long or high (including multiple-tiered) loads shall be adjusted to stabilize the load. 352

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 10 of 18

(4) When depositing a load, care shall be taken when tilting the forks forward. 354

(5) When loading/unloading high-tier loads: 356

(a) Only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load shall be used for elevated loads; and 358

(b) An elevated load shall not be tilted forward except when the load is in a deposit 360 position over a rack or stack. 361

h. Fueling of PITs 363

(1) PITs shall be used by NIST employees and covered associates only when the storage and 365 handling of liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel are required to be in accordance 366 with ANSI/NFPA 505-2013 and ANSI/NFPA 30-2015. 367

(2) PITs shall be used by NIST employees and covered associates only when the storage and 369 handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel are required to be in accordance with 370 ANSI/NFPA 505-2013 and ANSI/NFPA 58-2017. 371

(3) Fuel tanks shall not be filled while the engine is running. Spillage shall be avoided. 373

(4) Spillage of oil or fuel shall be cleaned up per NIST S 7101.60, Chemical Management or 375 equivalent, and the fuel tank cap replaced before restarting the engine. 376

(5) Open flames shall not be used for checking gasoline level in fuel tanks. 378

i. Changing and Charging Batteries for Electric Trucks 380

(1) PITs shall be used by NIST employees and covered associates only if a location has been 382 specifically designated as a PIT battery charging installation and the battery charging 383 installation has the following features: 384

(a) A means to ensure fire protection [contact the NIST Office of Safety, Health, and 386

Environment (OSHE) at ext. 5375, option 3 on a case-by-case basis]; 387

(b) Prohibition on smoking in and around the installation; 389

(c) Restrictions on open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in and around the installation; 391

(d) A means to ensure physical protection (from damage) of the charging apparatus; 393 https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/spts/SitePages/program/home.aspx?program=Chemical%20Hazard%20Communication%20Program

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 11 of 18

(e) A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equipment; 394

(f) A carboy tilter or siphon for handling electrolyte; 396

(g) A means to flush and neutralize spilled electrolyte; and 398

(h) A means to ensure adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries. 400

(2) Watering of batteries shall be conducted per the PIT manufacturer’s recommendations. 402

(3) Open flames shall not be used for checking electrolyte level in storage batteries. 404

(4) Care shall be taken to assure that vent caps are functioning. 406

(5) The battery (or compartment) cover(s) shall be open to dissipate heat. 408

(6) Tools and other metallic objects shall be kept away from the top of uncovered batteries. 410

(7) PITs shall be properly positioned and brake applied prior to batteries being changed or 412 charged. 413

(8) Reinstalled batteries shall be properly positioned and secured in the PIT. 415

j. Maintenance of Industrial Trucks 417

(1) PITs shall be used by NIST employees and covered associates only if all PIT repairs have 419 been made by either: 420

(a) A manufacturer’s service technician representative; or 422

(b) An individual who has equivalent training in repairing PITs. 424

(2) No repairs shall be made in Class I, II, and III locations (see Section 7, DEFINITIONS). 426

(3) Repairs to the fuel and ignition systems of PITs which involve fire hazards shall be 428 conducted only in locations designated for such repairs. 429

(4) PITs in need of repairs to the electrical system shall have the battery disconnected prior 431 to such repairs. 432

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 12 of 18

(5) All parts of any such PIT requiring replacement shall be replaced only by parts equivalent 434 as to safety with those used in the original design. 435

(6) PITs shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are different 437 from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer. 438

(7) PITs shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are different 440 from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be 441 altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the 442 elimination of any parts. 443

(8) Water mufflers shall be filled daily or as frequently as is necessary to prevent depletion 445 of the supply of water below 75 percent of the filled capacity. 446

(a) Vehicles with mufflers having screens or other parts that may become clogged shall 448 not be operated while such screens or parts are clogged. 449

(b) Any vehicle that emits hazardous sparks or flames from the exhaust system shall 451 immediately be removed from service, and not returned to service until the cause for 452 the emission of such sparks and flames has been eliminated. 453

(9) When the temperature of any part of any PIT is found to be in excess of its normal 455 operating temperature, thus creating a hazardous condition, the PIT shall be removed 456 from service and not returned to service until the cause for such overheating has been 457 eliminated. 458

(10) PITs shall be kept in a clean condition, free of lint, excess oil, and grease. 460

(a) Noncombustible agents should be used for cleaning PITs. 462

(b) Low flash point (below 100 deg. F.) solvents shall not be used. 464

(c) High flash point (at or above 100 deg. F.) solvents may be used. 466

(d) Precautions regarding toxicity, ventilation, and fire hazard shall be consonant (in 468 agreement or harmony) with the agent or solvent used and documented as applicable 469 through a Hazard Review. 470

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 13 of 18

k. Operator Training 473

(1) Training shall be provided, documented, and recorded in accordance with the 475 requirements of NIST S 7101.23: Safety Education and Training. 476

(2) Employees and covered associates to whom this suborder applies shall receive the 478 following information and training prior to their initial assignment to operate a PIT: 479

(a) Training provided by OSHE on PIT safety; and 481

(b) Activity-specific PIT operator training provided by their OUs in accordance with 29 483

CFR 1910.178(l)(1)-(8); see 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3) for information on activity-484 specific training program content and 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) for information on 485 certification of training. 486

(3) Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when: 488

(a) The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner; 490

(b) The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident; 492

(c) The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating 494 the truck safely; 495

(d) The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck; or 497

(e) A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of 499 the truck (e.g., adding of slopes, surface irregularities, formation of hazardous 500 atmospheres, etc.). 501

(4) An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted 503 at least once every three years and documentation maintained until the next evaluation 504 period. 505

l. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 507

(1) For any activity identified above, a hazard review conducted in accordance with OU 508 policies and procedures shall identify the appropriate PPE to be worn. 509

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 14 of 18

7. DEFINITIONS 513

Definitions common to all NIST OSH suborders can be found in Section 6 of NIST O 7101.00: 514 Occupational Safety and Health Management System. The definitions specific to this suborder 515 are as follows: 516

a. Attachment – A device other than conventional forks or load backrest extension, mounted 518 permanently or removably on the elevating mechanism of a truck for handling the load. 519 Popular types are fork extensions, clamps, rotating devices, side shifters, load stabilizers, 520 rams, work platforms, and booms. 521

b. Activity – An experiment, operation, process, or job, often comprising subtasks, conducted to 523 achieve a specific outcome. 524

c. Capacity – The capacity of a truck equipped with load carriage and forks, or with 526 attachments, is the weight at a specified load center that a given truck can transport in a carry 527 position and stack to the specified elevation of the load-engaging means. 528

d. Class I Location – A location in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in 530 the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. See 29 CFR 531

1910.399 for further detail. 532

e. Class II Location – A location deemed hazardous because of the presence of combustible 534 dust. See 29 CFR 1910.399 for further detail. 535

f. Class III Locations – A location deemed hazardous because of the presence of easily 537 ignitable fibers or flyings, but in which such fibers or flyings are not likely to be in 538 suspension in the air in quantities sufficient to produce ignitable mixtures. See 29 CFR 539

1910.399 for further detail. 540

g. Hazardous Atmospheres – An atmosphere containing hazardous concentrations of vapor, gas, 542 dust, etc. See 29 CFR 1910.178(c) and (i) for additional details. 543

h. High Lift Rider Truck – A self-loading PIT equipped with an elevating mechanism designed 545 to permit tiering. 546

i. Powered Industrial Truck – A mobile power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, 548 stack, or tier material. Examples include fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized 549 hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal 550 combustion engines. 551 https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/docs/programs/SitePages/View_Public_All.aspx?type=NIST%20Safety%20Order https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/docs/programs/SitePages/View_Public_All.aspx?type=NIST%20Safety%20Order https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9976 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9976 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9976 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9976 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9976 https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_id=9828&p_table=standards

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 15 of 18

8. ACRONYMS 553

Acronyms common to all NIST OSH suborders can be found in Section 7 of NIST O 7101.00: 554 Occupational Safety and Health Management System. The acronyms specific to this suborder 555 are as follows: 556

a. ANSI – American National Standards Institute 558

b. CFR – Code of Federal Regulations 560

c. ITSDF – Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation 562

d. NFPA – National Fire Protection Association 564

e. NIST – National Institute of Standards and Technology 566

f. OSHE – Office of Safety, Health, and Environment 568

g. OU – Organizational Unit 570

h. PIT – Powered Industrial Truck 572

9. RESPONSIBILITIES 575

Roles and responsibilities common to all NIST OSH suborders can be found in Section 8 of NIST 576 O 7101.00: Occupational Safety and Health Management System. The roles and responsibilities 577 specific to this suborder are as follows: 578

a. OU Directors are responsible for: 580

(1) Establishing policies and procedures, as needed, for the requirements of this program to 582 be met as it applies to their employees and covered associates and to PITs operated 583 during their OU operations and ensuring that those policies and procedures are 584 implemented; and 585

(2) Ensuring subordinate managers have the authority, resources, and training needed to 587 implement OU-established policies and procedures. 588 https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/docs/programs/SitePages/View_Public_All.aspx?type=NIST%20Safety%20Order https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/docs/programs/SitePages/View_Public_All.aspx?type=NIST%20Safety%20Order https://oshe.nist.gov/apps/docs/programs/SitePages/View_Public_All.aspx?type=NIST%20Safety%20Order

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 16 of 18

b. Division Chiefs (or Equivalents)3 are responsible for: 591

(1) Implementing this program as it applies to activities involving their personnel in 593 accordance with any applicable OU-established policies and procedures; 594

(2) Allocating budgetary and other resources capable of ensuring the health and safety of 596 employees, covered associates, and visitors in divisional work areas; 597

(3) Providing support to divisional group leaders, safety personnel, employees, and covered 599 associates in carrying out their responsibilities with respect to implementing the 600 requirements of this suborder and managing PITs within the division; and, 601

(4) Acting on all incidents involving PITs and related safety concerns reported by divisional 603 personnel quickly and completely to protect employees and covered associates from the 604 health and physical hazards presented by PITs in divisional work areas. 605

c. Line Management is responsible for: 607

(1) Reviewing PIT procurement requests to ensure hazards have been identified and 609 evaluated prior to procurement; 610

(2) Reviewing PIT procurement requests to ensure PITs will be procured only when their 612 design and construction meets American National Standard for Powered Industrial 613 Trucks, Part II, ANSI B56.1-1969; 614

(3) Ensuring required training has been completed by affected employees and covered 616 associates; and 617

(4) Providing oversight as necessary aimed at ensuring that employees and covered 619 associates who operate PITs do so in accordance with this suborder. 620

d. Employees and Covered Associates are responsible for: 622

(1) Completing the training required by this program and their OUs/divisions; 624

(2) Requesting additional training as needed or as conditions change; and 626

(3) Operating PITs in accordance with their training and the requirements of this suborder. 628

3 Some NIST OUs do not have Division Chiefs; these OUs shall designate other individuals to carry out these responsibilities.

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 17 of 18

e. OSH Program Manager is responsible for: 629

(1) Providing safety guidance pertaining to PIT operations in accord with regulations, 631 consensus standards, and industry best practices; 632

(2) Reviewing this suborder at least annually and updating it when necessary to ensure its 634 effectiveness in protecting employees and covered associates from the hazards of PITs at 635 NIST workplaces; and, 636

(3) Making this suborder available to employees, covered associates, and upon request. 638

10. AUTHORITIES 641

There are no authorities specific to this suborder alone. For authorities applicable to all NIST 642 OSH suborders, see Section 9 of NIST O 7101.00: Occupational Safety and Health Management 643 System. 644

11. DIRECTIVE OWNER 647

Chief Safety Officer 648

12. APPENDICES 651

A. Revision History 652

NIST S 7101.74 Ver. 3 (Uncontrolled Copy in Print) Page 18 of 18

Appendix A. Revision History 654

Version No.

Approval Date

Effective Date

Brief Description of Change; Rationale

1 03/30/18 04/01/2019 • None – Initial document

2 10/01/2020 10/01/2020

• Revised Section 6.k(2)(B) - The reference for activity-specific operator training was incomplete, the full OSHA regulation is now included.

3 10/29/2021 Immediate

• Administrative Revision – Updated Footer to include version number and new page numbering protocol, and updated Revision Table to use version protocol.