OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Powered industrial trucks. - 1910.178

(d)

Converted Industrial Trucks.

Power-operated industrial trucks that have been originally approved for the use of gasoline for fuel, when converted to the use of liquefied petroleum gas fuel in accordance with paragraph (q) of this section, may be used in those locations where G, GS or LP, and LPS designated trucks have been specified in the preceding paragraphs.

(e)

Safety Guards.

(e)(1)

High Lift Rider trucks shall be fitted with an overhead guard manufactured in accordance with paragraph (a) (2) of this section, unless operating conditions do not permit.

(e)(2)

If the type of load presents a hazard, the user shall equip fork trucks with a vertical load backrest extension manufactured in accordance with paragraph (a) (2) of this section.

..1910.178(f)

(f)

Fuel Handling and Storage.

(f)(1)

The storage and handling of liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel shall be in accordance with NFPA Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (NFPA No. 30-1969), which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.

(f)(2)

The storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gas fuel shall be in accordance with NFPA Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases (NFPA No. 58-1969), which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.

(g)

Changing and Charging Storage Batteries.

(g)(1)

Battery charging installations shall be located in areas designated for that purpose.

(g)(2)

Facilities shall be provided for flushing and neutralizing spilled electrolyte, for fire protection, for protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks, and for adequate ventilation for dispersal of fumes from gassing batteries.

(g)(3)

[Reserved]

(g)(4)

A conveyor, overhead hoist, or equivalent material handling equipment shall be provided for handling batteries.

(g)(5)

Reinstalled batteries shall be properly positioned and secured in the truck.

..1910.178(g)(6)

(g)(6)

A carboy tilter or siphon shall be provided for handling electrolyte.

(g)(7)

When charging batteries, acid shall be poured into water; water shall not be poured into acid.

(g)(8)

Trucks shall be properly positioned and brake applied before attempting to change or charge batteries.

(g)(9)

Care shall be taken to assure that vent caps are functioning. The battery (or compartment) cover(s) shall be open to dissipate heat.

(g)(10)

Smoking shall be prohibited in the charging area.

(g)(11)

Precautions shall be taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging areas.

(g)(12)

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

(h)

Lighting for Operating Areas.

(h)(1)

[Reserved]

..1910.178(h)(2)

(h)(2)

Where general lighting is less than 2 lumens per square foot, auxiliary directional lighting shall be provided on the truck.

(i)

Control of Noxious Gases and Fumes.

(i)(1)

Concentration levels of carbon monoxide gas created by powered industrial truck operations shall not exceed the levels specified in 1910.1000.

(j)

Dockboards (Bridge Plates). See 1910.30(a).

(k)

Trucks and Railroad Cars.

(k)(1)

The brakes of highway trucks shall be set and wheel chocks placed under the rear wheels to prevent the trucks from rolling while they are boarded with powered industrial trucks.

(k)(2)

Wheel stops or other recognized positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from moving during loading or unloading operations.

(k)(3)

Fixed jacks may be necessary to support a semitrailer and prevent upending during the loading or unloading when the trailer is not coupled to a tractor.

(k)(4)

Positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from being moved while dockboards or bridge plates are in position.