No, not specifically. But if the Fork Truck came with a fire extinguisher attached as original equipment, it must be maintained unless the manufacturer approves a change.
The local fire officials may require that a fire extinguisher of a specific class and rating be mounted on a forklift, and it must be inspected (every 30 days) and maintained annually like any other portable fire extinguisher. NFPA 505 (Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks [including forklifts]).
If there is a fire extinguisher on the machine, the machine operator is required to be trained in its proper use.
The OSHA regulations set the requirement to have extingishers, refers to the NFPA standards, and sets a requirement to train workers to use them.
Yes, as part of the fireman training program you would participate in the OSHA training on fire extinguishers. Here is a link to the training. http://www.fireattacktraining.com/Site/OSHA_Fire_Extinguisher_Training.html
You will need to become an expert in how fire extinguishers work. Not only in terms of using them, but you'll need to be able to train others in their use as well.
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
The OSHA standard requires that fire extinguishers be accessible. They do not specify a particular space, but most locations use about 3 feet as minimum acceptable free space.Added: You will find that many times these matters are dictated by local or state fire codes. Contact your local fire department or state Fire Marshall's office - they can assist you.
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
No, there are boats that do not need any fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
No. OSHA applies to employers who pay employees to perform work. Volunteers are not covered, except for very limited coverage of volunteer fire fighters under one particular regulation.
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.
In Oklahoma, one can find fire extinguishers in any public building. US law requires public buildings to have fire extinguishers to be prepared in the event of a fire.