In this August 2012 IVES Update Newsletter 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 our very first IVES Staff Trainers.
Online Prize Draw
From now through October 31, 2012 you will be entered to win one of many fabulous prizes when you go online to register for a program or order training materials. That’s right! You not only get the best training available, you get the opportunity to win a great prize!
Is there a catch? Absolutely not! We just want everyone to check out our new website and take advantage of our online services.
Visit our website today – every online purchase automatically enters your name into our draw for cool prizes like an Apple iPad, a Panasonic Plasma Smart TV, or a Canon Waterproof Digital Camera.
2013 Open Enrollment Programs
I know, I know, it’s only August, but we’ve been thinking 2013 for a while. Our complete 2013 program schedule is now posted on our website.
Included in these postings is a NEW Express Skid Steer Loader Trainer Program. This 2-day program addresses the extremely versatile and popular skid steer loader, also known as a bobcat, and is available at select locations only.
Ask Bob
Hi Bob,
Our forklift needs new tires and my company was thinking of switching from foam filled tires to air filled tires. I was wondering if this might affect the machine’s stability?
Thanks, George.
Hi George,
Great question! Before switching from foam filled tires to air filled tires, you should double check the machine’s serial number to with the manufacturer and ask if it was originally delivered with foam filled tires. If the forklift was received with foam filled tires then you will need the manufacturer’s approval to make the changes as switching to air may present stability issues serious enough for them to disallow the change.
Thanks, Bob.
An IVES Icon Passes
In February of this year, Ron Elliott, a man who was instrumental in establishing IVES as a credible entity in the mobile equipment training arena passed away from health problems he had been battling for several years.
Although Ron retired in 2001, his name is still well known and revered among many of our trainers and especially with present and past IVES staff.
Ron started with IVES back in the early 1980’s as the first staff trainer outside of the company’s founder, Colin Ives. His contribution to the design, development and implementation of all IVES training programs and materials is immeasurable and the mentorship he imparted to staff trainers over his 20-year tenure is still ingrained within IVES’ staff members to this day as many of them trained under Ron when they started.
The passing of Elliott represents a dark period in IVES’ history, but as individuals we are better for having known him. He will be dearly missed.
Incident Report
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking into a construction accident that killed an Indianapolis worker.
Ronald Davenport climbed the ladder of a skid loader in the parking lot of the Lafayette Landings Apartments on the northwest side Monday.
The worker driving the skid steer loader didn’t know Davenport was on the equipment when he lowered the arms, crushing him.
Davenport was transported to Wishard Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Source: www.fox59.com
OSHA Issues Serious Citation
OSHA cites a metal forgings plant in Chicago for 26 violations, totaling more than $352,000 in proposed fines. Willful violations involve failure to ensure that open pits are guarded by standard railings to protect employees from falling in, and failing to correct deficiencies identified by crane inspections.
One repeat violation was for failure to ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i).
Due to the willful and repeat violations and the nature of the hazards, OSHA has placed the company in the agency’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program, which mandates targeted follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with the law.
Source: www.OSHA.gov
What’s Wrong With This?
Take a look at the photo below and see if you can spot what the operator is doing wrong.
Testimonials
“Wonderful training program that really equipped me to be a good trainer. I learned more useful training methods than in any of my formal education classes thus far in college.” Megan, Florida Exposition Services.
“Your training is incredible.” Jason, Agrium, Vanscoy Potash Operations.
“This is my second certification with IVES and both were outstanding classes, [The Instructor] is animated, demonstrated professional knowledge and makes learning fun, one of the best trainers I have ever had.” Rick, Jacobs.
“As always it was great training. Even though I’ve been a trainer for many years, I always learn something new!” Marcus.
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