This proven manual is an essential reference for every operations manager, deployment leader, works council, safety professionals, and operational planners, as the applications of industrial trucks and consequently the safety regulations and operating rules that must be observed are diverse. For trainers, it serves as the indispensable foundation for the mandatory training of personnel operating industrial trucks – particularly forklifts – and is extremely helpful for annual training sessions. It also provides practical and easily understandable information on what to consider when purchasing a machine, designing traffic routes, and creating operational instructions. Additionally, it serves as the trainer's manual for the training system for industrial truck operators, including the test sheets for examinations.