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Forklift Operator Certification & Alignment in Argentina

Under Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude, Argentina follows the employer competency model.

Governing law / standard

Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude

Enforcing body

Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo (SRT)

Legal model

Employer competency model

Age / renewal

annual 2h revalidation

Governing laws & standards in Argentina

Primary lawLey 19.587 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — autoelevador operator (10 h training)
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How GESTA certification maps to Argentina

GESTA-STD-001 v1.1 — Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Operator Competency: 12 clauses map to Argentina's framework.

Clause	Competency requirement	Argentina reference
G1	Scope & Application	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G2	OPERATOR ELIGIBILITY	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G3	TRAINER & ASSESSOR	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G4	FORMAL (THEORY) INSTRUCTION	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G5	Practical (hands-on) training	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G6	WORKPLACE-SPECIFIC FAMILIARISATION	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G7	ASSESSMENT	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G8	CERTIFICATION & RECORDS	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G9	REVALIDATION	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G10	EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G11	SAFE OPERATION	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude
G12	GOVERNANCE	Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude

GESTA training programs

Forklift Cert

Forklift · 2 days

Forklift Operator Competency Training and Certification

Forklift · 6 days

Order Picker

MHE · 6 days

Reach Truck

MHE · 4 days

Frequently asked questions

Do forklift operators need a licence in Argentina?

Argentina follows an employer-competency model: there is generally no government "forklift licence." The employer is legally responsible for ensuring each operator is trained, assessed and certified competent to a recognised standard. Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude

Which law governs forklift operators in Argentina?

Ley 19.587 + Decreto 351/79 + Res. SRT 960/2015 — ≥10h + exam + psychophysical aptitude, enforced by Superintendencia de Riesgos del Trabajo (SRT).

How does a GESTA certificate help in Argentina?

GESTA assesses operators to a harmonised competency standard benchmarked to OSHA 1910.178, ISO 3691 and other leading frameworks. It provides the recognised, auditable competency assessment that discharges the employer's legal duty.

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