R 408.12153 Testing.

Rule 2153. (1) An employer shall test an employee before authorizing the employee to operate a powered industrial truck, except a motorized hand truck. The test shall check the employees on the following: (a) Operating ability. (b) Knowledge of the equipment. (c) Knowledge of the requirements contained in R 408.12171 to R 408.12193. (d) Knowledge of daily checks. (2) An employer shall provide for a performance test to determine whether the employee can operate the assigned powered industrial truck through the functions necessary to perform the required work. (3) An employee who has a valid permit to operate a powered industrial truck issued by another employer may be tested as prescribed in this rule without meeting the training requirements of R 408.12152.