1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(A): Safety Platform for Lifting Workers on Forks
This item lists one condition for lifting workers on a lift truck's forks: a safety platform must be firmly secured to the lifting carriage and/or forks.
Key takeaways
- 1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(A) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart O).
- OSHA cited it 48 times in the last 3 years, in 48 inspections, with $132,175 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NH (9), WI (6), MA (5).
- Related part: 1926.602(c)(1) (389 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(A) is one requirement inside 1926.602 Material handling equipment, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart O). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(A) Use of a safety platform firmly secured to the lifting carriage and/or forks. 48 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.602.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Top states: NH (9), WI (6), MA (5), MS (3), PA (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| DWS FRAMING PRO CONSTRUCTION LLC | ELLENDALE, DE | $16,550 |
| 160090 - BLUE DOT READI-MIX, LLC | CHARLOTTE, NC | $8,870 |
| STARKS CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. | BILOXI, MS | $8,276 |
| BMB CONSTRUCTION LLC | LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD, OH | $7,606 |
| LANDMARK BUILDERS, INC. | EPHRATA, PA | $6,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.602(c)(1)(viii)(A).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.602(c)(1) 389 citations
- 1926.602(c) Lifting and hauling equipment (other than equipment covered under subpart N of this part) 389 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(vi) 171 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(ii) 111 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(viii) 53 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(vii) 33 citations
- 1926.602(c)(1)(i) 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What is required when lifting a worker on forks?
Use of a safety platform firmly secured to the lifting carriage and/or forks.
Can a pallet be used as a work platform?
The rule calls for a safety platform firmly secured to the carriage or forks, not a loose pallet.
Is this the only requirement?
No. This is one item in a list of requirements in 1926.602(c)(1)(viii).
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.602 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.