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Pilkington fined USD234,236 for putting worker at risk

Fork Talk - 28 Jul 2005 (#219) An Australian glass manufacturer was fined A$310,000 (USD234,236) this week, one of the highest workplace fines imposed in Victoria, after a November 2001 workplace accident.

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Fork Lift Truck Association

Fork Talk - 14 Jul 2005 (#217) The National Fork Lift Safety Conference, organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association, had a successful third staging on June 29.

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Kent O'Sullivan

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Summer Help

Safety First - 14 Jul 2005 (#217) Many employers use students and other young workers to augment their workforces during holiday periods. If you are one of the thousands of workplaces hiring students, it is vital to give them the training and protective equipment necessary to ensure their on-the-job safety, before they begin.

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CARGO CHAT #3

Cargo Chat - 14 Jul 2005 (#217) In this issue we continue the new monthly column, Cargo Chat. 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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New forklift safety guide from WorkSafe

Fork Talk - 30 Jun 2005 (#215) WorkSafe Victoria has launched new industry guidance material to highlight the dangers of forklifts in the workplace.

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WorkSafe: Unsafe forklift use can lead to blood on the floor

Fork Talk - 23 Jun 2005 (#214) WorkSafe is urging forklift users to review safety practices after a company was convicted and fined AUD10,000 (USD7,783) for not maintaining a safe working environment.

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CARGO CHAT #2

Cargo Chat - 16 Jun 2005 (#213) In this issue we continue the new monthly column, Cargo Chat. 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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Mobile equipment operators must be supervised

Kent O'Sullivan

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Mobile equipment operators must be supervised

Safety First - 16 Jun 2005 (#213) Whether you are an employer, manager, supervisor or leading hand, if your company employs mobile equipment operators, there are a few things you must know to prevent accidents, reduce machine and product damage, minimise the possibility of liability and, most importantly, ensure everyone in your workplace goes home at the end of the day. Some people assume training ends once certification is granted. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Ignorance of Thorough Examination worries FLTA

Fork Talk - 9 Jun 2005 (#212) A Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) awareness survey showed almost half the forklift users interviewed did not know what Thorough Examination (TE) was.

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AEM's “Measures of Success” marketing communications awards.

Fork Talk - 2 Jun 2005 (#211) The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is now accepting entries for its 2004-05 "Measures of Success" marketing communications awards.

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