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The International Powered Access Federation is launching an eLearning aerial work platform training module for U.S. operators.

Equipment operators should be medically assessed every three years according to the new industry guidelines.

The American Rental Association (ARA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) have released a best practices guide geared toward workplace risk assessment and aerial work platform equipment selection.

Announcement of 2012 access industry fatality statistics follows the launch of IPAF's accident reporting campaign in January 2012.

Australia’s EWPA (Elevating Work Platform Association) is educating its local market on the dangers of unauthorised alterations to equipment by end users.

IPAF’s Italian office is preparing for a shake-up in its operator training scheme to adapt to new regulations that will come into force in Italy on 13 March next year.

The UK’s Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has revised its guide to telehandler operation to provide more guidance on the dangers of overturning.

From 1 January 2013, IPAF rental company members in the UK must report any known mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) accidents involving their staff at the IPAF accident database (www.ipaf.org/accident).

Dustcontrol, the manufacturer of dust extractors and industrial extraction systems, introduces a new training programme to educate the construction industry on the serious issue of silica within the work place.

The SAIA is launching an operator training program for aerial work platforms. Bob Backer, senior partner at Blazing Technologies, reports exclusively for ALH

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) have reaffirmed their alliance to work together in "every way possible" to promote safety in the use of powered access equipment throughout the US and Canada.

UK rental firm Hewden has expanded its customer training services with the launch of a new online system allowing customers to manage their training administration, including personal development and learning plans.

Compact Power Equipment Center (CPEC), which runs compact equipment rental businesses in Home Depot locations, is attaching ‘811’ ground utility reminder stickers to more than 4000 items of rental equipment.

There were zero fatalities during the building of the London Olympic venues and the UK's IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) has identified the communication techniques that helped to make this possible and which can be used in other construction projects.

IPAF's (International Powered Access Federation) accident database has recorded 17 fatal accidents involving aerial platforms worldwide for the first half of 2012.

The second International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) US Convention will be held on October 22-23 in Celebration, FL. This member event is also open to non-members.

More than 400 people attended a plant safety awareness day hosted by Amey and A-Plant, aimed at tackling occupational illness and maximising efficiencies.

UK access rental company Kimberly Access is buying 50 of the AFI-developed Sanctuary Zone anti-entrapment devices. Kimberly said it considered developing its own solution but was impressed by AFI’s solution.

A UK construction worker was killed last week and his colleague seriously injured when the boom on a 43m Bizzocchi truck mount failed.

Australia's EWPA (Elevating Work Platform Association) has developed an apprenticeship designed specifically for elevating work platform mechanics. It is expected to be available for the beginning of 2013.