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09/23/2022
According to the National Safety Council, there were 78 work-related forklift-related deaths in 2020. There were an additional 7,290 nonfatal forklift-related injuries. This is despite the strict safety regulations required by government agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
OSHA regulates the proper training of operating industrial machinery to reduce workplace fatalities. This is why you must undergo OSHA forklift training if you operate these machines.
Forklift training requirements are extensive, but necessary. If you're considering a job in Greer that involves using a forklift, here are some of the requirements.