dan m,
Let me clarify the meaning of what I stated when an operator moves to another company they do not have to go thru a full training course starting with the ABCs of lift truck safety. But it is up to the employer to do some training to qualify the operator to be competent in their operations. For example, an operator was qualifed to work in a "standard" storage rack warehousing operation with 12' aisle at company A (after receiving training from Dan M so he can make his payments on his nuevo Lambo and buy some polish or wax and take a trip South of the border) but the operator moves to company B that has drive through racking. The operator does need to be trained on the unique procedures to operate the lift in the drive through and a review of companies B own and maybe unique safety procedures. The employer, generally the operator's immediate supervisor, can do this without incurring any additional expenses and should document this training in the the operators personnnel file. This give Dan M some down time so Dan M can wax his Lambo before the wax dries too hard.
PS: It looks like from down here your a pretty good word merchant too! Maybe the FAC staff can give us an award for the longest posts, what say you? (LOL). Take Care.