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New OSHA Forklift Law Means Changes for Industry

7 May 1999

New OSHA Forklift Law Means Changes for Industry; Dec. 1, 1999, the Deadline for Compliance

    SUNRISE, Fla.--May 7, 1999--A new federal safety law means more schooling for forklift operators, additional compliance headaches for business owners and a deadline from Uncle Sam that demands results before the year is out.
    The new legislation, 29 CFR 1910.178, part of OSHA's regulations that provide for employee job safety and health protection, require all workers operating any powered industrial truck to be trained, evaluated and certified under revised guidelines. The deadline for compliance is Dec. 1, 1999.
    This law also mandates that persons hired after Dec. 1, 1999, not be permitted to operate equipment until after the training is complete and affects even those workers who received training and certification while employed by another company. Businesses have until the deadline to comply or be subject to federal fines that could be as high as $7,000.00 per violation.
    To train employees and achieve full compliance, many companies are now turning to G. Neil. In response to the new OSHA regulations, G. Neil is offering a Forklift Safety Training Program. The program satisfies all the new requirements by providing formal instruction, practical training and evaluation. G. Neil, an industry leader in supplying compliance and human resource materials, has made a reputation by providing fast and affordable solutions to over 800,000 businesses nationwide.
    The Forklift Safety Training Program is the only product an employer will need to achieve and stay in compliance with forklift regulations. Each kit contains a training video, course and instructor guides, a training log, employee handbooks, wallet cards, certificates and safety posters as part of the package.
    To learn more about the compliance and human resource solutions G. Neil can provide, call 800/999-9111 or log on to www.gneil.com to purchase the product or receive a free catalog.