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Classified Hazardous Environments

Classified hazardous environments are locations in which flammable gasses, vapors, dusts, fibers, or flyings are present and may create a hazard of fire or explosion. Power-operated industrial trucks shall not be used in these environments except as designated in OSHA Standard 1910.178(c).


OSHA 1910.178(c) - Table N-1

Refer to Table N-1 in OSHA Standard 1910.178(c) titled Summary Table on Use of Industrial Trucks in Various Locations.

Consult your insurance underwriter and local fire protection authority in addition to OSHA 1910.178 for approval of the truck type for your location.