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Kent O'Sullivan

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It could happen to you

Safety First - 1 Dec 2005 (#237) Most workplace incidents are the result of unsafe practices or acts. Recognising that, most employers today invest a great deal of time and money in programs and training aimed at creating safe workplaces. But, in spite of employers' best efforts, there are still some employees who exhibit unsafe behaviour.

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Thorough examination logo has added status

Fork Talk - 24 Nov 2005 (#236) The distinctive forklift tick logo of the Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) thorough examination (TE) scheme has had a subtle but significant addition, the words 'Certification Mark'.

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Issue #6

Cargo Chat - 10 Nov 2005 (#234) Mobile phones are now a regular feature of life for many people all over the world and they have undoubtedly improved communications and enabled individuals to stay in touch. They are seen almost everywhere nowadays. Their very flexibility, however, means that there is a very practical safety aspect to this.

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Award promotes theft prevention initiatives

Fork Talk - 27 Oct 2005 (#232) An award to recognise stolen equipment prevention and recovery efforts will be presented at the Rental Show, in Orlando, in February next year.

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Newt Gingrich to speak at AED meeting

Fork Talk - 20 Oct 2005 (#231) Former US congressman and speaker of the house Newt Gingrich is the keynote speaker at the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) annual meeting and the CONDEX trade show in San Diego next year.

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Seventies tribute band plays at Archies

Fork Talk - 13 Oct 2005 (#230) An Abba tribute band will lead the entertainment line-up for the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) annual awards for excellence 2006, known as the Archies, at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole on February 11 next year.

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Kent O'Sullivan

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The basics of adult learning

Safety First - 6 Oct 2005 (#229) A high degree of instructor-student interaction is invaluable for maximising the amount of information a student retains. Compared to children and teenagers, adult students have special needs to be met for them to prosper in a learning environment. Therefore, an effective instructor has to be aware of the special challenges they might present.

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Seatbelts important in cars and forklifts

Fork Talk - 29 Sep 2005 (#228) There are 85,000 forklifts in Victoria, Australia. This month, WorkSafe Victoria inspectors will visit 500 large and small workplaces in their latest safety campaign.

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Past ITA presidents to receive award

Fork Talk - 15 Sep 2005 (#226) The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) will present meritorious service awards to two past presidents, Larry A Borre and Robert L Wuench, at the group's upcoming annual meeting.

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CARGO CHAT #5

Cargo Chat - 8 Sep 2005 (#225) Cargo Chat is a discussion forum on cargo handling, safety and health, and related matters of interest, for Forkliftaction.com News readers. It is specially prepared for Forkliftaction.com News by ICHCA International, a representative organisation of international cargo-handling interests. The column is based on ICHCA's bimonthly e-newsletter and International Safety Panel activities.

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