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4 how old does an employee need to be to operate a forklift? a. 16 year…

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4 how old does an employee need to be to operate a forklift?
a. 16 years of age
b. 18 years of age
c. 21 years of age
d. 25 years of age

Explanation:

Identify the regulatory standard for operating a forklift

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.178(l) and federal child labor laws, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to operate a forklift (powered industrial truck) in non-agricultural occupations.

Evaluate the given options

  • A. 16 years of age (Too young under federal labor laws)
  • B. 18 years of age (Minimum legal age requirement)
  • C. 21 years of age (Exceeds the minimum requirement)
  • D. 25 years of age (Exceeds the minimum requirement)

Answer:

  • (A) 16 years of age
  • (B) 18 years of age (Correct answer)
  • (C) 21 years of age
  • (D) 25 years of age