We are pleased to announce that CMHDS members can now take advantage of a 20% discount on Operator & Train-The-Trainer programs with NIS Training.

This adds to the current partnership discounts that members enjoy including:

• a 20% discount on P.Log certification with the Logistics Institute
• a 20% discount on Permanent Placement & Preferred Rate on Temporary Placement with Adecco Employment Services
• 12% discount on workwear from Work Authority

To find out more about our Member Discount Programs click here to visit our Society Partners page.

About NIS Training

NIS Training provides the latest and most advanced Train the Trainer, mobile equipment operator, self study trainer and industrial workplace safety training programs in North America. NIS Training strives to provide companies with the highest training standards for an affordable investment.

All their mobile equipment operator and trainer certification programs are regulatory compliant with the most current regulation and standards. When a student leaves their programs, they will not only know the safety theory, but, also understand the logic (“WHY”) behind it. To receive your discount call the NIS Office at 1-866-344-3950 and identify yourself as a CMHDS member.

Join us on Saturday May 5th, 2012 at the Cloverdale Agriplex for the 15th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally. Four Divisions with over $3500.00 in prize money to be won!

• Free Admission For Spectators – Bring your friends and view the event for free!
• Forklift Basketball, Bowling & Soccer
• Bouncy Castle for the kids!
• The Latest & Greatest Forklifts – there will be a trade show with Rally sponsors showing off their products, services & new forklifts!

Date / Location

Saturday May 5th, 2012 at the Cloverdale Agriplex, 17798 62 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Registration

Registration opens in April 2012 – stay tuned!

Join us at the NAOSH Awards lunch at Newlands Golf Course on October 20th, 2011 as we celebrate and recognize companies for their achievements in safety.

To register & for more details please view the attached file (click here)

CSA Racking Management Course – Inspecting & Maintaining Steel Storage Racks (in collaboration with the Industrial Accident Prevention Association)

On April 5th & 6th, the CMHDS brings the full day CSA Racking Management Course to the Lower Mainland.

We are also happy to announce that we are able to offer this course to CMHDS & CSSE members at $449.00 per person which is a 20% discount off the public rate of $565.00 – that’s a savings of almost $120 per person or like getting four people trained for the price of three!

This one day course introduces participants to the inspection and maintenance sections of the new CSA User Guide for Steel Storage Racks. In this course, which refers to the guide and the new racking standard, participants will gain experience with:

• Recognizing general rack hazards
• Identifying key areas to check when inspecting racks
• Recognizing rack damage, such as damaged posts
• Gauging the severity of damage
• Understanding rack modifications and the need for pre-start reviews (PSRs); and
• Conducting a rack inspection through a comprehensive simulated exercise

Proper inspection and maintenance of steel storage racks can save lives, and your company from prosecution and fines as well as costly property losses and downtime.

• Click here to download the CSA Course Brochure

If you have any questions please call the CMHDS office at 604-999-2979.

Course Information

• Dates  – Tuesday April 5th & Wednesday April 6th

• Duration: 1 day – 8:30am to 4:30pm

• Location: Trinity Western University, 7600 Glover Road, Langley, BC (Google Map Link)

• Cost: $449.00 – CMHDS & CSSE Members / $565.00 – Non-Member (payment by check only)

• Meals provided (included in course cost): Mid-Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Coffee

• Registration: Both classes have SOLD OUT. Please call the CMHDS office at 604-999-2979 to have your name added to the waiting list. If there are any cancellations we will make sure to contact you.

CMHDS Expands NAOSH Week Involvement and Becomes NAOSH Week 2010 Supporter – The Canadian Material Handling & Distribution Society (CMHDS) is pleased to announce that it is expanding its emphasis on occupational health and safety through becoming an official NAOSH Week Supporter for the NAOSH Week 2010 campaign. CMHDS has previously supported NAOSH Week (branded in B.C. as ‘Safety and Health Week in B.C.’) and workplace safety through its annual BC Championship Forklift Rally (www.ForkliftRally.com), which is held in conjunction with NAOSH Week. This year will mark the 13th Annual Forklift Rally, with plans actively underway to add a new elite championship for competitors from BC, Washington and Oregon. Some CMHDS member companies, including Versacold and EV Logistics, already actively participate in NAOSH week, and have found it to be extremely valuable in promoting workplace safety in their operations.

As outlined at the www.naosh.ca website, NAOSH Week presents an excellent opportunity to focus, reinforce and strengthen commitment to occupational safety and health. Participation and involvement in NAOSH Week has been shown to: improve attitudes towards safety, increase understanding of the importance of occupational health & safety, foster a safety-minded culture, increase cooperation, raise awareness, as well as assist in team building, and improve communication between employees, safety committees and safety professionals.

CMHDS encourages all member companies to participate in NAOSH Week 2010 and keep us up to date with your successes.

For more information contact Rick LeBlanc at 604 999-2567, or email to rick.leblanc@exel.com.

Join us on Wednesday March 3rd as we present Logistics For Breakfast: How To Stage Your Own In-Company Forklift Rally.

Hosted & presented by the team that stages the BC Championship Forklift Rally each year, this breakfast seminar will cover all of the aspects that go into staging a forklift competition. Whether you are looking to promote safety within your company in a fun way, prepare for competition in the upcoming BC Championship Forklift Rally or just want to find out what goes into staging a forklift competition, you will find this seminar of value. All stages from inital planning to staging and scoring the event will be covered. 

Who should attend this event?

• Companies who will be holding inter-company Forklift Rally’s
• Companies / Safety Officers looking to promote forklift safety & knowledge in a fun way
• Companies & Individuals looking to compete in the upcoming BC Championship Forklift Rally (May 1st, 2010)
• Anyone interested in forklift competitions and/or the BC Championship Forklift Rally

Topics include:

• Obstacle Course Design & Setup
• Pre-Trip Inspections
• Written Testing
• Judging / Scoring
• Event Management & Promotion
• Required Equipment & Sourcing

 Event Details

Location:  ABC Restaurant, #130-8080 120th Street, Surrey, BC (Scott Rd. & 80th Ave)

Date/Time: 8:00am to 10:00am – Wednesday March 3rd, 2010

Cost: $15.00 Members / $25.00 Non-Members (includes full buffet breakfast)

Registration: Click Here To Register

CMHDS Launches Supply Chain Safety Council, Seeks to Network with Heath & Safety Officers from CMHDS Member Companies

The CMHDS has expanded its role in the promotion of workplace safety with its new initiative, the Supply Chain Safety Council. The SCSC was formed earlier this year with an aim of addressing health & safety concerns specific to companies within the material handling and logistics community.

The founding SCSC subcommittee includes chair Mike Stephens of Versacold, Sandra Sontag Kolberg of Maersk Distribution, Kelly Reid of EV Logistics, Rick LeBlanc of Summit Logistics, and Dan Beer of Johnston Equipment, representing the CMHDS.

The subcommittee has established a vision of meeting on a regular schedule to share information specific to safety, including the establishment of a website specific to the Supply Chain Safety Council (SCSC) that would be linked to the CMHDS website as well as www.ForkliftRally.com.

Specifically, the subcommittee seeks to create networking opportunities, opportunities to share resources, larger representation to speak on behalf of member companies to WorksafeBC policies, as well as to establish other opportunities for members.

To become part of the Supply Chain Safety Council mailing list, contact Rick LeBlanc at rick.leblanc@exel.com.