Safety will be front and center on National Forklift Safety Day 2026

No matter how experienced forklift operators may be or what kind of equipment they use, compliance with safety regulations and best practices is critically important—not just for operators, but for everyone who works in a warehouse or DC. That’s why the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) continues to host its annual National Forklift Safety Day program. This event highlights the industrial truck industry’s commitment to safe practices and to educating customers and policymakers about the safe use of forklifts and the importance of operator training. The public portion of ITA’s 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day program will be held June 9 in Washington, D.C. The details have not yet been confirmed, but previous years’ featured speakers have included members of Congress, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials, forklift manufacturers, and industrial safety and risk management professionals. The June 9 program, which will run from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., will be livestreamed for those who cannot travel to Washington. The event is free, but advance registration is required. Go to www.indtrk.org for more information, or contact the organization at (202) 296-9880. ITA represents manufacturers of lift trucks, AGVs, and similar equipment in North America. The organization promotes standards development, advances engineering and safety practices, disseminates statistical information, and holds industry forums.