Any company that has a warehouse or simply needs large, heavy materials moved around regularly should invest in a forklift. These machines can do far more than any one worker could ever do. Even a dozen workers would have a hard time keeping up and they’d eventually need breaks. This is why so many companies need qualified individuals who can operate forklifts and make sure these vehicles are worth the investment.
However, you can’t legally operate one without a forklift license. Brampton companies that hire people without the licenses can face huge penalties for doing so. The reasoning is that these machines are large, powerful and potentially quite dangerous if the person behind the wheel doesn’t know what they’re doing. Aside from the damage they could easily do to company property and inventory, a forklift could also seriously injure someone.
Of course, having your forklift license in Brampton also means going through a fair amount of training. That means, not only will you be capable of operating a forklift without putting others at risk, but you can also do it in such a way that your employer will be happy they hired you.
After getting your license, you’ll have to be reevaluated every 18 months. You also need to check in once every three years to go under further training. This has been a CSA rule since 2004. Once again, it’s to make sure you operate a forklift as safely as possible, but it comes with the added benefit of helping you become a more valuable employee too.
At Ri-Go Lift, we’re happy to conduct training for forklift drivers. Whether it’s for the sake of meeting CSA guidelines or to acquire a license, just call 1-800-263-7580 and we can get you all signed up.
