My original post was a little misleading. I wanted to get some support and information on the need for "specific" training associated with the "Double Pallet" and "The Flexi" forklift units. As a 30 plus year retired OSHA Compliance Officer and now a Private EH &S Consultant I was aware of the need for specific training (OSHA Regs.) but often when you show a client other individuals in the business such as member of this group who support your position the need is better accepted (Best Practices). So thanks for the comments and the OSHA quotes and I agree. What I really need is for someone who has and uses these units in their facility or warehouse. The "Flexi" what I have found is widely used in Eruope but I have yet run across one until now. As all of you know, forklift and workers (pedestrians) in a manufacturing setting don't alway mix well and is a "risk factor" which must be addressed. The last thing I need is for this client is to introduce a "Newly Designed" forklift which has its own inherent risk concerns. So, if anyone has comments on these two units, Likes, Dislikes, Risk, Improvements etc., I am very interested. Many thanks.
I would be glad to point you to a safety training vendor we recommend.
ICSConsulting -
You are correct that the previous training would not be sufficient for such forklifts. OSHA 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks, 1910.178(l) - Operator training requires specialized training in the forklift to be used and in the environment in which it will be used including the following:
1910.178(l)(3)(i) - Truck-related topics:
1910.178(l)(3)(i)(A)
Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate;
1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M)
Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.
Your best bet is to contact the forklift manufacturer to see what training material they may have available. At a minimum, obtain the operation and safety manuals from the manufacturer. I doubt if any canned programs exist which could meet the OSHA training requirements.