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    OSHA's 2015 Top Ten Safety Violations

    Updated: Jun 06, 2016
    OSHA has announced its top ten most cited work place safety violations and we have the complete list. Visit our blog to learn more and check out our free training tool that helps you to identify training opportunities.

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    5 Ways You Can Reduce the Risk of Forklift Accidents

    Updated: May 27, 2016
    Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe forklift operation and operator training. The National Safety Council states that forklifts, the most common type of powered industrial truck, are involved in 70% of industrial accidents.

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    3 Reasons Why Businesses are Considering Electric Pallet Jacks

    Updated: May 25, 2016
    Progressive companies are looking for innovative materials handling solutions that increase productivity and reduce operating costs. More and more, decision makers have started to consider electric pallet jacks, like the Jungheinrich EJE120 for their reliability, versatility and reduced operating costs.

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    Deliver Anything, Anywhere

    Updated: May 24, 2016
    Manitou’s Truck Mounted Forklift (TMT) Series is a portable, rough terrain forklift that combines the best features of three very different machines. With the extended reach of a telehandler, the compact size of a forklift and the maneuverability of a sideloader, this machine enables you to deliver anything, anywhere.

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    Knox Mountain Hill Climb

    Updated: May 02, 2016
    The longest annual paved hill climb in North America, the Knox Mountain Hill Climb has been attracting top drivers looking for a high speed challenge. For over 50 years drivers have navigated the 2.2 miles/3.5 km long run on Knox Mountain Park Road in Kelowna, BC.

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    Heavy Metal Rocks Project

    Updated: Apr 25, 2016
    Leavitt Machinery participated in the School District No. 73 Heavy Metal Rocks Project in Kamloops on April 13th-16th. This program helps students explore the wide variety of career choices available in the construction and heavy equipment operating sector.

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    3 Ways Electric Forklifts are Changing the Industry

    Updated: Apr 18, 2016
    As the cost of fossil fuels and carbon taxes rise, forklift manufacturers are aggressively looking for ways to reduce emissions while customers continue to work to reduce their carbon foot print. The answer came in the form of high capacity electric forklifts with pneumatic chassis that could weather continued exposure to the elements.

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    What is COFI and Why You Need to Attend

    Updated: Mar 30, 2016
    Whether you are actively involved in the forestry industry or looking to learn more about it, you should attend the 2016 COFI Convention on April 6th - 9th in Kelowna, BC. The convention features a number of thought-provoking panels and speakers discussing the issues that matter for BC’s forest industry. Learn more...

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    Keeping Kids Safe On the Farm

    Updated: Mar 11, 2016
    Farming is one of the few work environments where children are often exposed to equipment, livestock, and sometimes toxic chemicals. The potential risk means that it is critical that children are taught about the dangers around them and shown how to avoid putting themselves at risk. How can you make sure that children on your farm are safe?

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    Vehicle and Machinery Farm Safety

    Updated: Mar 11, 2016
    Farm equipment greatly increases the efficiency and productivity of your operation, but it introduces some deadly hazards at the same time. In fact, 70% of agricultural fatalities are machine related whether it is a machine rollover, a run over, or entanglement.