Last year's US Open Forklift Safety Rodeo

Organisers of the first Annual Chesapeake Forklift Safety Rodeo are calling on professional forklift operators and company teams from across the mid-Atlantic region to compete in the event at the Howard County Fairgrounds on July 18.

Co-sponsored by Forkliftaction.com, Chesapeake Region Safety Council and Atlantic Lift Truck, the Forklift Rodeo and Safety Expo aims to promote safe forklift operation and display the talent and skill of forklift operators from the region.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the individual deo winners, with trophies being awarded to the top company teams.

Employers are encouraged to sponsor in-house competitions and send their best drivers. Those who place first, second and third at the rodeo will be invited to go on to the US Open Forklift Safety Rodeo in Ohio this October.

Competitors will test their abilities in three areas: a written exam, pre-use inspection of a forklift and four course competitions. The forklifts, provided by Atlantic Lift, are sit-down counterbalanced CAT lift trucks. Registration (by June 18th) will be on a "first come, first served" basis.

The July event will include a safety expo, educational sessions, safety demonstrations and industry-leading products and exhibits.

Register online at: www.atlanticlift.com or call 410 644 7777 for more information.