Board Policy	No. 3512

CLOVIS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUSINESS AND NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS Risk Management
EQUIPMENT/POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS

PURPOSE:	 To establish an inspection system for the upkeep of District equipment and procedures for the training and operation of powered industrial trucks (PITs).

The Board directs the Superintendent or designee to establish an inspection system for the upkeep of District equipment in accordance with applicable laws. The inspection program shall include an equipment replacement program.

Powered Industrial Trucks

A PIT is defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as any mobile power-propelled truck or cart (LPG, gas, or electric powered) used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials. Examples include personal burden carriers, utility carts, golf carts, forklifts, pallet jacks or all low-speed vehicles with an operating speed of less than 35 miles per hour used to transport people or equipment.

The Board recognizes that PITs are used daily by certain District personnel in the operations of the District. The Board directs the Superintendent or designee to establish procedures for the operation of PITs and to establish guidelines and training for the safe operation of PITs.

The Superintendent or designee shall insure that only trained authorized employees shall be permitted to operate a District-owned PIT. District-owned PITs shall only be operated on District property.

The operation of a privately owned PIT on District property is not allowed without permission of the Superintendent or designee. If permission is given, the criteria in	this policy and Administrative Regulation No. 3512 and the CUSD PIT Driver Handbook shall be met.

Adopted: 07/20/2005 Reviewed: 11/22/2006
Amended: 03/11/2009, 04/22/2020 (BP 8501 renumbered as BP 3512)

Doc# 37507-6 (02/2020, None)

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