Washington has adopted forklift truck standards that mirror federal rules, and has added provisions that are stricter than the federal rules for forklift specifications, liquid petroleum gas fueling, and certain safe operating requirements (WAC 296-863-10005 to WAC 296-863-700).
Washington Department of Labor and Industries (DLI) administers and enforces workplace safety and health rules.
All forklifts. All forklifts manufactured on or after March 1, 2000, must meet the requirements of ANSI B56.1-1993, Safety Standards for Powered Industrial Trucks.
Rough terrain forklifts. All rough terrain forklift trucks manufactured on or after January 1, 2005, must meet the design and construction requirements of ANSI B56.6-1992, Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks.
Modifications or alterations. Owners or operators of forklifts must have written approval from the manufacturer before making any modifications to the vehicle that:
LPG fueling operations. In addition to following the National Fire Protection Association requirements for storing and handling LPG:
State Requirements
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Checklists | LP Gas Powered Forklift Daily Inspection Checklist |
Forms | Sample Powered Industrial Truck Operator Permit, BSR/CET/0116C |
Handouts | You and Your Forklift (PDF) -- Spanish |
Policies | Industrial Truck Operations |
Posters | Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks (Cal/OSHA, PDF) |
PowerPoints | Safe Forklift Operation |
White Papers | The 5 Deadly Forklift Dangers: Don’t Let These Happen to You! |