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    forklift certification/license

    hey guys,
    before i ask my question i just wanted to say thats its been far too long since I've been on here, and believe me i miss it. I've searched around the internet and really haven't been able to find a sufficient answer, so i figured id turn to the place where everyone seems to know a little bit about everything. So my question is, i was wondering if anyone knew the process of getting your forklift license/ (certification?) in massachusetts and how i would go about taking a training course,etc. Any response would be a great help so thanks for looking
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  4. 08-17-2014, 04:18 PM #2
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    Here in Ind. when I started work for a couple of different factories, they would arrange for a rep. from a forklift company come down and put on a one day training course. At the end of the day we would get our cert. Usually Allis Chalmers or one of those lift companies. AS far as me getting a license now, don't know of a way. If you own the lift then the insurance company might be the only one to dictate if you need one.
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  10. 08-17-2014, 07:19 PM #5
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    Here in N.C. they teach and certify at community colleges. You may find this is also available in your state. Mike
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    you need a Massachusetts hoisting license issued by the Department of public safety. It is either a 1C or 1D license, depending on where you are operating the forklift. A 1B or 1A also covers this. You will need to get a DOT physical before applying to take the exam. My understanding is that physicals are not covered by insurance and they are about $85 around me. Test should be written only. Once you get our license, you need to take continuing education classes in order to renew your license.

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