Responsibilities

Many people are involved in complying with Cal/OSHA regulations for industrial equipment.

Employers

Employers are responsible for training and protecting employees through processes such as:

• Determining the presence of hazards in the workplace
• Identifying jobs most at risk for coming into contact with hazards
• Identifying the hazards to which the employee may be exposed
• Providing personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Posting operation rules
• Enforcing operation rules
• Offering adequate training
• Authorizing employees to use industrial equipment

Employers are responsible for ensuring that employees are properly trained to handle the responsibilities associated with the operation and maintenance of industrial equipment. Preventative training helps an employee understand how to stop an incident from occurring, such as knowing how to properly use specific equipment and the safety controls installed within that equipment.

To learn more about Industrial Equipment visit our Cal/OSHA Industrial Equipment, Lift Trucks and Tractors Online Training web page.