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“Long overdue” US$ 105 billion legislation will provide two years of market certainty

Market commentators react with disappointment to latest data, predict continued downward trend

Rental companies need to be aware of new regulations governing the European registration and type approval of trailers that come into force on 29 October 2012.

Crisis continues as a drop of 22.4% reported for the first three months of the year

Official data from ONS shows strong first quarter contraction, but RICS survey returned more upbeat results

The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited One Source Equipment Rentals for lacking to provide familiarization and training upon delivery of equipment. As required in ANSI A92 standards, familiarization must be provided to users when equipment is provided for sale, rental or lease. Trained operators must also be familiarized on the specific equipment prior to use. According to sources, the user was also cited for lack of operator training.

EU funding will support transport infrastructure developments throughout Europe

The German Construction Industry Federation has forecast revenue growth of 2.5% in 2012

Sector remains weak after being hit hard by the economic downturn, but signs of improvement in civil engineering

Sector still in decline, but pace slows thanks to increases in resource-related construction

Hand arm vibration (HAV) safety specialist Reactec is advising companies to invest in constant HAV monitoring in order to meet health and safety requirements.

Transport concessions and international footprint will help insulate sector in 2012, but outlook remains weak

Increased infrastructure spending worth €5.9 billion announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Market surveillance key if Europe is to remain competitive, though there are concerns it doesn’t work.

US manufacturer Multiquip has started shipping four Tier 4i compliant gensets in the 150-300 Kva power sizes.

European Parliament approves increase to 37.5% of old-style machines allowed to be marketed.

Trade body Unacea reports further declines in earthmoving, road building and concrete equipment markets

Terex Corp and JLG/Oshkosh Corp are working together in China to promote safe working practices and to lobby the Chinese government about the benefits of modern access and mining equipment.

The European association for materials handling equipment, FEM (Fédération Européenne de la Manutention), has issued a position paper that states that cranes should not be used for lifting people, except under exceptional circumstances.

A guide to the safe use of telehandlers in construction has been launched in the UK by the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group, an industry group charged with providing industry advice on the use of equipment in the UK’s construction sector.