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AFI first for training
UK-based AFI’s training operation has become the first in the working at height and safety training sector to gain the Matrix Standard
JLG debuts training simulators
JLG Industries, Inc., invited members of the media to experience the company’s new 17,000-square-foot training facility at its McConnellsburg, PA location
Honeywell launches new harness
The H-Design harness is geared toward user comfort.
After the sale
Gary Clark, customer support manager of national accounts for JLG, and Rick Smith, senior director of product training at JLG, discuss the importance of aftermarket support.
IPAF restructures mast climbing committee
New International Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) Committee launched with renewed focus on safety
IPAF offers good practice advice to rental firms
International Powered Access Federation publishes new guide on managing mobile elevating work platforms
New telehandler safety guidance from CPA
Industry association offers free download on the use of telehanders for lifting and travelling with suspended loads
United Rentals launches online training centre
US-based equipment rental company introduces United Academy as hub for safety training and operator certification
Sunstate Equipment becomes IPAF training enter
The Southwest equipment rental company joins IPAF's growing number of North American training center.
CPA issues new guidance on ground conditions
UK Construction Plant-hire Association invites feedback on latest safety advice dealing with ground bearing pressures
Terex AWP honors OSHA Safety Stand Down with tips
In honor of OSHA’s National Fall Prevention Stand-Down, June 2 – 6, Terex Aerial Work Platforms is providing the following safety tips for operating aerial lift equipment.
New safety guidance available
Construction Plant-Hire Association provides new, free-to-download guide on operating equipment
IPAF launches 10-year inspection scheme
The major inspection for AWPs should be carried out after 10 years of service, and then every five years following that, it says.
Ashtead Technology urges firms to think safe
Company stresses importance of using up-to-date safety monitoring equipment before sending personnel into a workplace.
A-Plant wins sixth RoSPA Gold
UK rental firm A-Plant has been awarded Gold in the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014 for the sixth year running.
IPAF professional seminars draw 640 instructors
The PDS is the annual event for IPAF certified instructors and ensures that they remain up-to-date with legislation and training.
Man dies after boom lift is struck by bus
A 56-year-old man was killed Feb. 11 when a bus struck the boom lift he was operating, causing him to fall 11 feet.
IPAF issues 500000th PAL Card
There are now half a million valid PAL Cards (Powered Access Licences) worldwide, marking the success of IPAF’s voluntary, industry-led operator training program in keeping the use of powered access equipment safe.
AFI nets FORS silver accreditation
UK rental company moves from bronze to silver accreditation in the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS)
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