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Washington State Governor's Forklift Rodeo

United States, Spokane, Washington - 4th June 2016 to 28th September 2016
19th Annual Forklift Rodeo. Presented by the Material Handling Committee of the Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Advisory Board and the Department of Labor & Industries.
Competitors come from as far away as British Columbia, Canada and Hawaii. Sponsors at these events include the Boeing Co., Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Pape` Material Handling, Stellar Safety Supply, Foss Maritime, Northwest Forklift and will be officiated by Overton Safety Training.

Eastern Regional Competition June 4th
Spokane Central Service Center
915 N Nelson St.
Spokane, WA 99202

Western Regional Competition - Date TBD
Boeing Kent Space Center
Prizes

Regional Competitions
1st Place - $300 5th Place - $50
2nd Place - $200 6th Place - $50
3rd Place - $100 7th Place - $50
4th Place - $50 8th Place - $50

State Championship September 28, 2016
Spokane Convention Center
Final Competition, Individuals
1st Place - $500, 2nd Place - $400, 3rd Place - $300
4th Place - $200, 5th Place - $100
Teams, 1st Place - $300, 2nd Place - $150
Date(s)
4th June 2016 to 28th September 2016
Time(s)
Regionals begin 11:00 AM Drivers Meeting/Course Familiarization 11:30 AM Driving Competition Begins
Venue
East Region and also State Finals at Spokane Central Service Center. West Region at Boeing Kent Space Center
Contact for booking / more info
Al Rainsberger (206) 281-3842 or Toll free at 1-888-451-2004 arainsberger@foss.com
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CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY