Operating a Crown® forklift can let you work at a myriad of locations. You could move building materials on a construction site or facilitate shipping and product exchanges at warehouses and stockyards. However, it’s important to understand the requirements of driving this heavy machinery. Below is a brief guide to licensing and training and how to become a Crown forklift driver. 

Understanding Forklift Licensing 

Following OSHA Guidelines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that individuals who operate forklifts are trained to promote workplace safety. OSHA created a list of standards that employers should include in their training. Some employers provide these certifications on-site, while others refer incoming staff to outside parties like local chapters of the National Safety Council or schools that offer heavy machinery operating licensing. Part of a forklift training session may include watching videos, but this cannot be the entire program as OSHA requires hands-on time, as well.

Training Is Specialized

These forklift trainings are specific to the particular machinery the recipient learns with. This may include different cab sizes, fuel types, and overall size of the machine, like telescopic handler forklifts, pedestrian operated pallet trucks, cherry pickers, and rough terrain forklifts. Many of the skills needed to operate these machines can be used for a variety of the vehicles but some are specific to the exact model the person studies.

Renewal Every Three Years

There is no official test to prove that a person has completed Crown forklift training, but OSHA recommends that employers re-evaluate their employees every three years. This re-evaluation helps assess safety and aims to reduce the potential for accidents on the job.

If you’re interested in renting or buying forklifts for your business, head to AJ Jersey in South Plainfield, NJ. Their knowledgeable staff will help pick out the exact model you need to get the job done. To learn about their services and products, including IC and electric counterbalance forklifts, order pickers, Crown forklifts, and pallet trucks, call (908) 754-7333 or visit the website.