Currently our next class is scheduled for March 13th You can read more about that through this link.

As announced in by us in December, through Toyota's generosity we will be continually offering additional dates through 2013. An April date has also been set, that class is scheduled for the 17th.

We ask that you consider any veteran you know who may be involved in a job search and suggest this certification to them. Logistics is always looking for dependable personnel, and a forklift certification is often required prior to consideration for employment.

Recently I published an article that speaks to the disregard so many give safety and vehicle maintenance when using forklifts at work. These insights are seen through one means or another and are chilling often in whats discussed. The common theme in the messages is the lack of concern over being seen, pointing to what seems obvious as a solution. Be present frequently where your equipment is being used. The article follows:

OK first you'd think that today folks would have so much more to converse about rather than forklifts or how they drive them, yet daily, even hourly I see posts regarding just that. I'm here to tell you the first step towards safety in your organization relative to forklifts is simply keeping people responsible. Whether you do it with electronic devices or simple supervision you had better be doing something or you risk some awful behavior.

When looking for replacement forklift parts there seems to be no limit to the number of choices a customer is given. Those choices run the gamut from the dealership the unit was purchased  through to the countless options presented through the brilliant source of information called the internet.

The problem with any parts sale is information, and while the basics seem easy enough, matching part to the model of the unit, the devil is often in the details and you are certainly going to want to limit your exposure to the risk of getting the wrong part by working with the people with the most tools to help you in that effort.

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The loading dock is often the busiest point in any facility. Product, personnel, forklifts and of course truck drivers occupy this space simultaneously. Toyota Lift of Minnesota has insights as well as logistical and safety solutions for this area. Call us or contact us through our website. We welcome the opportunity to work with you.

Recently Adaptalift an Australian Hyster dealer published a great article on this subject. We encourage you to take just a moment to see the points they make.

As the main point of transport access for receiving stock and shipping goods, loading docks are an integral part of most warehouses. Forklifts, trucks and pedestrians travel through this space, making loading docks an extremely busy transport hub. Due to the high amount of traffic, in and around loading docks, it is essential that warehouse managers plan and enforce safety measures in order to provide optimal safety for all employees as well as minimize the risk of accidents. A well-planned and designed loading dock can minimize damage to goods, increase productivity and most importantly ensure employee safety.

This blog will examine significant causes of loading dock accidents and will provide simple suggestions to overcome them. We will also cover how employers can create a safer loading dock environment.

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