SCE APM 144. Powered Industrial Trucks
a. Each supervisor shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate
a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and
evaluation specified in this rule.
b. Training shall be consistent with CCR, Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, 3668.
c. An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator’s performance shall be conducted and
documented at least once every three years.
d. Refresher training and evaluation in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when:
- The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner;
- The operator has been involved in an accident or near miss incident;
- The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the
truck safely; - The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck; or
- A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the
truck.
e. Employees operating industrial trucks shall follow all posted operating rules, in accordance with
CCR, Title 8, General Industry Safety Orders, 3664, along with any site specific procedures
established by the work location.