i passed my basic training for forklift truck(counter balance)on 2002 and ive never used it,i know i would need a refresher course.but do i also need a cpcs ticket,also can i drive any other trucks like telehandlers
Usually if you take a course it is for a specific truck.
Myself it was for a Class 3 Lift truck.
We have a Powerjack aswell (might be your telehandlers) And I had to get a seperate licence for that.
IF the other machine you are going to use is considered a (what is on your licence) Ex, Class 3 lift truck you can use it.
Beware If you only have a licence for one specific truck and you drive another, and someone gets hurt you are responsible.
Also if your employer tells you to drive it and asks do you have a licence and you reply yes without showing or stating it's the wrong truck you are responsible,
Also You can not get fired for refusing to drive a machine you have no licence for. I've done it myself but it is risky.
Lastly, Carry your licence on you at all times. If a security gaurd/plant manager etc asks you to produce it and you dont have it you can be asked/forced off of the machine and to leave it where it is in park until you get your licence on you or someone with a licence moves it.
I threw those in there for anyone reading and just incase you didnt know.
and for the cpcs ticket, I would check with employers or the board of labour to find out what is required now adays. As laws change things are needed more and more. Double check with them.
Posted on December 30th, 2008 by roy
Filed under: forklift training
Usually if you take a course it is for a specific truck.
Myself it was for a Class 3 Lift truck.
We have a Powerjack aswell (might be your telehandlers) And I had to get a seperate licence for that.
IF the other machine you are going to use is considered a (what is on your licence) Ex, Class 3 lift truck you can use it.
Beware If you only have a licence for one specific truck and you drive another, and someone gets hurt you are responsible.
Also if your employer tells you to drive it and asks do you have a licence and you reply yes without showing or stating it's the wrong truck you are responsible,
Also You can not get fired for refusing to drive a machine you have no licence for. I've done it myself but it is risky.
Lastly, Carry your licence on you at all times. If a security gaurd/plant manager etc asks you to produce it and you dont have it you can be asked/forced off of the machine and to leave it where it is in park until you get your licence on you or someone with a licence moves it.
I threw those in there for anyone reading and just incase you didnt know.
and for the cpcs ticket, I would check with employers or the board of labour to find out what is required now adays. As laws change things are needed more and more. Double check with them.
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WHY DON'T YOU JUST CALL YOUR LOCAL DMV OFFICE, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU WILL BE GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION.
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