Employer Responsibility for Driving Licenses and Training for Forklifts and MEWPs
As an employer, you have a major responsibility to ensure that your employees have the right driving licenses and training to operate forklifts and MEWPs. It's not just a matter of complying with legislation, but also an important part of maintaining a safe working environment.
Why is a driving license important?
A driving license is a requirement under Swedish work environment legislation for anyone who will be using forklifts or MEWPs in their work. This permit shows that the employee has undergone the necessary training and has the skills required to perform their work safely. Issuing a driving license is an employer's responsibility and it is part of the employer's duty to ensure that employees work safely.
Rules of the Swedish Work Environment Authority
According to the rules of the Swedish Work Environment Authority, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that employees who use forklifts or mobile elevated work platforms have the right training and driving license. The Swedish Work Environment Authority requires training to include both theoretical and practical elements, and to be adapted to the specific equipment used. For more details on the Swedish Work Environment Authority's rules, you can visit their website.
Training - A Prerequisite for Driving Licenses
Before a driving license can be issued, the employee must undergo training that provides the knowledge and skills required to operate the equipment safely. At Kravkompetens, we offer comprehensive training courses for both forklifts and MEWPs. Our courses are designed to meet the latest safety requirements and provide participants with the knowledge needed to work efficiently and safely.
Training certificate from Kravkompetens
After completing the training with us, participants receive a training certificate showing that they have completed and passed the training. This certificate is an important document showing that the employee has received the necessary training. However, it is important to remember that this certificate is not the same as a driving license.
Employer Issues the Driving Permit
It is the employer who issues the driving license, based on the training certificate obtained by the employee. The employer must also assess the practical skills of the employee and ensure that the working environment and tasks are suitable for the employee to perform with the specific equipment. This means that the employer has the final responsibility for ensuring that the employee is fit and competent to use the equipment.
Executive summary
Issuing driving licenses and ensuring that employees have the right training is an important part of an employer's responsibility. At Kravkompetens, we offer the training needed for your employees to obtain their training certificate. With this certificate, you as an employer can then issue the driving license and ensure that your employees work safely and efficiently.
A link to a Driving Permit Template is available for download below for employers to use: Driving Permit
