ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021
Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks

Standard No.

ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021

Release Date

2021

Published By

American National Standards Institute （ANSI)  US  /  ANSI

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ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021

Scope

This standard defines the safety requirements related to the design, operation and maintenance elements of rough terrain forklifts (hereinafter referred to as RTFL trucks). RTFL trucks are intended for use on unimproved natural terrain as well as disturbed terrain on construction sites.

ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021 Referenced Document

• ANSI Z535.1 Safety Colors*， 2022-01-01 Update
• ANSI/NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code*， 2026-02-11 Update
• ANSI/NFPA 505 Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations*， 2026-02-11 Update
• ANSI/NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code*， 2026-02-11 Update
• UL 558 Industrial Trucks, Internal Combustion Engine-Powered / Chariots de manutention à moteur à combustion interne*， 2025-05-22 Update

ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021 history

• 2021 ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2021 Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
• 2011 ANSI/ITSDF B56.6-2011 Safety Standard for Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks

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