On the Shoulders of Giants - Brenda Sheen

In 1992 after a long-term career as a city/municipal administrative employee, Brenda Sheen answered an ad for a “Girl Friday” in a local newspaper. A Girl Friday was a term commonly used to describe a part time executive assistant but Brenda, the first official employee that Colin hired, became so much more than that.

On the Shoulders of Giants - Grant MacKenzie

Grant Mackenzie came on board with IVES in 1992 and aside from Colin Ives himself, he is probably the single most significant person of the four discussed so far in terms of the effect his contribution had on the growth and long-term viability of the company.

Lifting People and Expectations

Lifting People and Expectations covers everything you need to know to safely use forklifts to elevate personnel and the rules and regulations covering it.

Trouble in Paradise

Trouble in Paradise delves into why safety in Canada & the USA seems to reflect a completely different philosophy than safety (or the lack thereof) does in other countries.

The Lesser of Two Evils

The Lesser of Two Evils covers forklift operators dismounting the equipment without lowering the forks completely and an OSHA letter of interpretation surrounding that issue.

Documentation Equals Existence

Documentation Equals Existence covers the importance of documenting the training and certification process for powered mobile equipment operator training.

Mythbusting in the Forklift World

An article about common misconceptions of what is required and what is not in regards to the safe use of forklifts in the US and Canada.

Assume Nothing

An article with helpful tips for mobile equipment operator instructors relating to experienced trainees and to assume nothing of their level of competence.

Counterbalanced & Rough Terrain Vertical Mast Forklifts – One and the Same (Mostly)

Although the conventional types of counterbalanced forklifts fall into different ITA classifications than the rough terrain vertical mast, did you know that if you are an IVES Certified Trainer on the conventional units you also have the knowledge and ability to train operators of RTVM units?

Forklift Operator Training – Think Local

Forklift Operator Training - Think Local covers the requirement of site and equipment specific forklift training and how to achieve regulatory compliance.