Definitions

High-Lift Truck:: An industrial truck equipped with a power-operated lifting device used for the transportation, tiering and positioning of loads. As used in this definition, high-lift trucks include riderless high-lift straddle trucks where the employee operates the truck using a moveable steering arm and control handle while standing or walking behind the truck.
Industrial Truck:: A mobile power-driven truck used for hauling, pushing, lifting, or tiering materials where normal work is normally confined within the boundaries of a place of employment. As used in this definition, industrial trucks include unmanned automated or semi-automated transport vehicles which utilize wheels and run on guide rails or narrow gauge rail tracks and can be operated by either remote control or radio communication.
Rider Truck:: An industrial truck that is designed to be controlled by a riding operator.


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	Industrial Safety Industrial Truck Safety Program III. DEFINITIONS A summary of applicable definitions is provided below. High-Lift Truck: An industrial truck equipped with a power-operated lifting device used for the transportation, tiering and positioning of loads. As used in this definition, high-lift trucks include riderless high-lift straddle trucks where the employee operates the truck using a moveable steering arm and control handle while standing or walking behind the truck. Industrial Truck: A mobile power-driven truck used for hauling, pushing, lifting, or tiering materials where normal work is normally confined within the boundaries of a place of employment. As used in this definition, industrial trucks include unmanned automated or semi-automated transport vehicles which utilize wheels and run on guide rails or narrow gauge rail tracks and can be operated by either remote control or radio communication. Rider Truck: An industrial truck that is designed to be controlled by a riding operator.
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