Which statement about 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks is true?

• A. Farm machines are included
• B. Manual Hand Trucks are included
• C. Farm machines are not covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks
• D. Platform Lift Trucks are not covered

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is understanding the scope of 29 CFR 1910.178, the standard for powered industrial trucks. This regulation applies to powered industrial trucks used in general industry workplaces—things like forklifts, powered pallet trucks, and other motorized material-handling equipment operating in warehouses, factories, and similar settings. A key point is that farm machinery used in agricultural operations is not covered by this standard; it falls under different rules specific to farming operations.

So the statement that farm machines are not covered by 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks is the true one. Manual hand trucks are not covered because they are not powered; platform lift trucks would be covered if they meet the definition of a powered industrial truck and are used in a workplace, rather than being universally excluded.