OSHA Rule 1910.178 (I) requires operators of Class 7 forklifts — more commonly known as telehandlers — to pass an operator's safety training class before they move a single load of drywall or bricks.

At this time of year, telehandlers become one of the most heavily used machines on farms. With silage underway, bales to move and trailers to load, they are a key part of daily operations across both ...