US Department of Labor's OSHA conducting inspections focused on powered industrial truck hazards in Georgia

ATLANTA - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new emphasis program focused on reducing fatalities and serious injuries in Georgia related to powered industrial trucks. Employers are encouraged to bring their facilities into compliance with OSHA standards in the maritime, construction and general industries.

"Powered industrial trucks are a significant source of serious and fatal injuries to workers," said Cindy Coe, OSHA's regional administrator in Atlanta. "Employers are responsible for ensuring that workers follow the proper safety procedures and for eliminating hazards from the workplace."

In addition to Georgia, OSHA will be addressing the standards and hazards related to powered industrial trucks at facilities in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. The inspections primarily will focus on the training operators receive, maintenance and repair, and the pathways the trucks travel to ensure clear visibility and determine any possible struck-by hazards.

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