The Ontario Ministry of Labour Safety Blitz is upon us

It’s coming up on that time of year again; where the government inspection blitzes from the Occupational Health and Safety Program come knocking. In 2015, it is set to run from September 12 – October 23. At Lucas Liftruck Services we like to get a head start on alerting potential customers who may be caught unaware by this blitz, and perform on-site inspections of forklift and lift truck fleets to be sure your company will not be penalized for faulty equipment. Workplace injuries and fatalities can usually be traced to a few root causes; and so the Occupational Health & Safety inspectors will probe your industrial equipment thoroughly. A competent Lucas forklift technician can sign off on your fleet’s safety and save you from suffering fines and down-time due to tagged equipment deemed unsafe. Being pro-active to avoid harsh fines is essential in keeping your business running efficiently. Whether you are due for another equipment inspection or not, having a trained technician inspect your fleet of forklifts and pallet trucks before the Occupational Health & Safety inspectors arrive at your door will ensure your compliance and express the importance your company places in safety at the workplace. Lucas Liftruck’s current customers enjoy a maintenance package which tracks their OSHA’s through fleet management and advanced record keeping, offering our clients worry-free operations through planned maintenance. Improve your safety processes and work with a Lucas Liftruck professional.

Lucas Liftruck and the Niagara Industrial Association poised to show well in 2015

Lucas Liftruck is a member of one of the Niagara regions premiere industrial associations. As members in good standing with the Niagara Industrial Association, Lucas Liftruck has access to the leading voice and advocate of the manufacturing sector in Niagara, Ontario, Canada.

The Niagara Industrial Association is a committed organization which influences government policy in the interests of the manufacturing sector. The NIA pursues business development opportunities, provides members with important industry information, builds strategic partnerships and leverages the various programs and services that exist to support industrial development.

The Niagara Industrial Association has heightened the collective profiles and new business opportunities for Niagara-based manufacturing companies since 2007. As they put it in a 2014 article; innovation is the key to survival in the Niagara region, and with the addition of the Stärke brand of lift trucks and forklifts, which offer a complete line of material handling equipment, Lucas Liftruck has positioned itself to thrive in 2015.

The Niagara Industrial Association also holds events where members and non-members can attend as guests. These offer Niagara’s industrial leaders a glimpse into our region’s economic past, present and future. With multimodal transportation and excellent proximity to the United States border while keeping within an hour of the GTA, Niagara is situated to serve both markets.  Coupling location with manufacturing expertise, Niagara manufacturers working together can meet virtually any manufacturing need.

Material handling goes hand in hand with manufacturing; and so Lucas Liftruck in Thorold is poised to have another great year selling and servicing product to many of our NIA member companies along with the other over 800 manufacturing companies operating in the Niagara region.

For more on Lucas Liftruck and the materials handling products and services provided, visit our website.