ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005 - Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks - Powered and Nonpowered Industrial Trucks

Sep 30, 2026

Safety Standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005, reaffirmed from ASME B56.1-2004, establishes safety requirements for low lift and high lift trucks, covering both powered and nonpowered industrial trucks. The standard outlines scope, purpose, and interpretation rules, then provides user-focused guidance on general safety practices, operating safety rules, and maintenance and rebuild practices. Manufacturer-oriented sections define design and construction standards, followed by a glossary and references, with figures supporting key test methods and configurations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages73

Reading Time3 h 4 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Committee Roster

B56 Series Introduction

Summary of Changes

Part I Introduction

1 Scope

2 Purpose

3 Interpretation

Part II For the User

4 General Safety Practices

5 Operating Safety Rules and Practices

6 Maintenance and Rebuild Practices

Part III For the Manufacturer

7 Design and Construction Standards

Part IV Glossary of Commonly Used Words and Phrases

Part V References

ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005 (Reaffirmation of ASME B56 . 1-2004) Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks Powered and Nonpowered Industrial Trucks AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INDUSTRIAL TRUCK STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION The next edition of this Standard is scheduled for publication in 2007. There will be no addenda issued to this edition. ITSDF issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard. Interpretations are published on the ITSDF Web site at [http://www.itsdf.org](http://www.itsdf.org) as they are issued, and will also be published within the next edition of the Standard. ITSDF is the registered trademark of Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation. This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria for American National Standards. The Standards Committee that approved the code or standard was balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had an opportunity to participate. The proposed code or standard was made available for public review and comment that provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry, academia, regulatory agencies, and the public-at-large. ITSDF does not “approve,” “rate,” or “endorse” any item, construction, proprietary device, or activity. ITSDF does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in this document, and does not undertake to insure anyone utilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable letters patent, nor assume any such liability. Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights, and the risk of infringement of such rights, is entirely their own responsibility. Participation by federal agency representative(s) or person(s) affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard. ITSDF accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ITSDF procedures and policies, which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals. Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation 1750 K Street NW, Suite 460, Washington DC 20009 202-478-7599 [http:](http:)\\[www.itsdf.org](www.itsdf.org) Copyright © 2005 by INDUSTRIAL TRUCK STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. CONTENTS Foreword .............................................................................. v [Committee Roster ..................................................................... vi](Committee Roster ..................................................................... vi) [B56 Series Introduction ...............................................................](B56 Series Introduction ...............................................................). vii Summary of Changes .................................................................. ix Part I Introduction .................................................................. 1 1 Scope ........................................................................ 1 2 Purpose ...................................................................... 1 3 Interpretation ................................................................ 1 Part II For the User .................................................................. 2 4 General Safety Practices ...................................................... 2 5 Operating Safety Rules and Practices .......................................... 7 6 Maintenance and Rebuild Practices ........................................... 12 Part III For the Manufacturer .......................................................... 15 7 Design and Construction Standards ........................................... 15 Part IV Glos

FAQs

What does ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2005 cover?

It provides a safety standard for low lift and high lift trucks, including both powered and nonpowered industrial trucks.

Where are user safety requirements described?

User-focused requirements are in Part II, covering general safety practices, operating safety rules, and maintenance and rebuild practices.

Does the document include manufacturer design requirements?

Yes. Part III presents design and construction standards for manufacturers.

Sep 30, 2026

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