IVES Update Newsletter

IVES Update Newsletter is a highly informative monthly e-newsletter. It contains up-to-date industry information, regulatory updates, stories from the field, training dates, What’s Wrong With This? photos, incident reports and our interactive “Ask Bob” column. Sign up for our newsletter here!

April 2013 IVES Update Newsletter

Here’s a quick rundown on the topics we’ll cover this month: Aerial lift inspection requirements What’s Wrong With This? answer and new photo Operator documentation tips Ask Bob question on manually-propelled aerial lifts Some links to other interesting articles Details on a Minnesota OSHA fine totaling $28,500 Upcoming trade shows But first, we thought this [...]

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March 2013 IVES Update Newsletter

Grab a coffee and spend a few minutes catching up on industry news. This edition we’ll cover: Basic traits of an effective trainer. Columbia Forklift Challenge results. The answer to last month’s WWWT? and two new photos. An Ask Bob question on telehandlers. A correction note on ANSI Manual of Responsibilities requirements. A few links [...]

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February 2013 IVES Update Newsletter

Hello again! We know you’re busy, but there’s some great stuff in this newsletter edition, so hopefully you’re a fast reader. This month you’ll find, our feature article covering three important goals every trainer should have, info on a RT forklift quiz answer revision, a new What’s Wrong With This? photo, an answer to last [...]

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January 2013 IVES Update Newsletter

Happy 2013! We hope you had a great holiday season. If you’re suffering from post-holiday blues, cheer up, January might not have the most notable holidays but it certainly has some interesting ones, like… Jan 3: Fruitcake Toss Day Jan 8: National Bubble Bath Day Jan 10: Peculiar People Day Jan 13: International Skeptics Day [...]

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December 2012 IVES Update Newsletter

We can hardly believe 2012 is coming to a close and that this is our last Update Newsletter of the year! We have a lot to share with you this edition, but first some housekeeping. Please note that our offices will be closed Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 26. We will be closing at [...]

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November 2012 IVES Update Newsletter

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving holiday! We’re getting excited for the Christmas season and will be decking our halls this week. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for pics. In this month’s Update we have some material revisions to tell you about, a new WorkSafeBC Guideline to share, an Ask Bob question [...]

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October 2012 IVES Update Newsletter

In this edition, we are going to talk about Variances, Trainer Upgrades, the Washington State Forklift Rodeo Finals, assigning operator numbers, a $117,000 fine from OSHA, and our new Feedback Form. First, we want to wish you a Happy Halloween! Check out this giant pumpkin from the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off held in Half [...]

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September 2012 IVES Update Newsletter

Fall is here and that means most of us are back on a regular work schedule. We’re in full swing with our training and have brought on some new staff to help out. We’d like to introduce you to our newest office team members Lauren Wigelsworth, Accounts Payable and Lindsey Corrie, Open Enrollment Program Coordinator, [...]

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August 2012 IVES Update Newsletter

In this issue we will tell you about our Online Prize Draw, changing pneumatic tires on forklifts and about a recent skid steer loader incident. We have a new What’s Wrong With This? photo, information on newly posted 2013 programs and some glowing client testimonials. We also have some very sad news regarding one of [...]

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July 2012 IVES Update Newsletter

Included in the July 2012 IVES Update Newsletter are the following topics: an Ask Bob question pertaining contractors, a Heads Up that HIOSH/OSHA will be increasing inspections and enforcement, and an Incident Report regarding joyriding on forklifts. Our newsletter is available in two formats for your reading convenience. You may view it directly here or [...]

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Previous Issues

Spring 2012 Volume 16 Issue 1
Fall 2011 Volume 15 Issue 3
Summer 2011 Volume 15 Issue 2
Spring 2011 Volume 15 Issue 1
Winter 2010 Volume 14 Issue 4
Fall 2010 Volume 14 Issue 3
Summer 2010 Volume 14 Issue 2
Spring 2010 Volume 14 Issue 1


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