1910.178(a)(2): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1910.178(a)(2) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart N).
- OSHA cited it 5 times in the last 3 years, in 5 inspections, with $5,819 in current penalties.
- Related part: 1910.178(a) General requirements (1,193 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(2) is one requirement inside 1910.178 Powered industrial trucks, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart N). 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
(2) All new powered industrial trucks acquired and used by an employer shall meet the design and construction requirements for powered industrial trucks established in the “American National Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, Part II, ANSI B56.1-1969”, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6, except for vehicles intended primarily for earth moving or over-the-road hauling. 5 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.178.
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Fork inspection requirements for powered industrial trucks. (1999-10-22)
- Brake drawbar drag requirements for forklifts. (1990-06-21)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.178(a) General requirements 1,193 citations
- 1910.178(a)(4) 554 citations
- 1910.178(a)(6) 365 citations
- 1910.178(a)(5) 263 citations
- 1910.178(a)(3) 4 citations
- 1910.178(a)(1) 2 citations
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.178 (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.