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Every day I am listening to horror stories from operators about how they received their licenses.
One guy told me he received his licence with no previous experience in 4 hours on a Sunday morning Cost $600. Although this guy didn't get this current job on the strength of his licence, he is now being put forward to operate a forklift.
Now who has to train him to a standard that meets our criteria? Yea, you're right, ME.
It seems the guy that put $600 in his back pocket has profited and left me to pick up the pieces.

What do I get out of all this? I'll tell you what I get.
I get the blame if something goes wrong, that's what I get.

It seems the trainer (?????) is aware the law states the current employer must ensure the operator is trained to "on the job" standards and any GAP training must be completed by the employer.

What can we do about situations like this? Where do ethics come into this?
  • Posted 23 Mar 2010 13:21
  • By paddyB
  • joined 23 Apr'09 - 51 messages
  • Queensland, Australia

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