ITA announces National Forklift Safety Day 2027

The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) successfully hosted its 13th Annual National Forklift Safety Day Event (NFSD) June 9.

The event - held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and streamed live worldwide - drew over 450 participants from across the United States and globally, underscoring the industry's ongoing commitment to forklift safety and operator training.

ITA announced the 14th Annual National Forklift Safety Day will be held June 8, 2027.

Leaders gather to address critical safety issues

This year's National Forklift Safety Day featured a lineup of industry and government leaders who addressed critical issues impacting workplace safety, including building strong safety cultures, integrating safety-enhancing technologies, and advancing strategies to improve human and organizational performance.

Speakers included:

• Brian Feehan, ITA president
• Jim Mozer, ITA Chairman; Crown Equipment Corporation SVP
• David Keeling, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor; OSHA
• Carl Modesette, Logisnext Americas Inc. Americas Design Center director
• Bill Sims, The Bill Sims Company, Beyond Zero Injuries president

"National Forklift Safety Day showcased how our industry continues to raise awareness on safety by fostering collaboration and prioritizing operator training," Mozer said. "The tremendous participation we saw - both in person and online - reinforces that safety remains a top priority across our industry. Together, we can continue to make meaningful progress toward safer workplaces."

ITA said the continued success of National Forklift Safety Day reflects the dedication of manufacturers, dealers, customers, operators, and regulators working together to promote the safe use of powered industrial trucks (PITs).

"National Forklift Safety Day has become an important platform for bringing together industry and government leaders to advance workplace safety," Feehan said. "We are extremely pleased with the overwhelming response to this year's event and grateful for the broad participation from across the material handling community. As our industry continues to evolve, the need for comprehensive operator training and a strong safety culture has never been greater. ITA remains committed to leading these efforts and ensuring that safety is a year-round priority."

Since its inception, National Forklift Safety Day has served as a critical forum for promoting best practices and increasing awareness of the importance of operator training and the safe operation of PITs in workplaces across North America.