A relatively simple lift went expensively wrong this week due to the use of a smaller crane than required
21.02.2013 4
Two men stranded in the platform of a boom lift in Massachusetts escaped by abseiling to the ground.
20.02.2013
The International Powered Access Federation issued a record 108,065 PAL cards in 2012, almost 11% up on 2011.
09.02.2013
WorkCover New South Wales has brought forward a tower crane safety inspection programme
23.01.2013 1
Niftylift has developed a simple cut out and warning anti-entrapment device for its HR12 boom lift.
16.01.2013
Lifterz has gained SafeContractor accreditation for the third year running.
08.01.2013
Wisconsin contractor Lunda Construction is facing $105,000 in fines for a fatal crane incident.
03.01.2013
The Scottish government will insist that those working on public sector construction sites carry training cards.
21.12.2012 2
Kimberly Access has become the latest access rental company to introduce an electronic anti-entrapment device
17.12.2012 5
The operator of the tower crane that collapsed in Sydney last month has received a bravery award
14.12.2012 1
WorkCover NSW Australia hosted a tower crane safety roundtable on Tuesday and issued a communique
04.12.2012
German-based remote control company HBC-radiomatic has appointed a sales and service partner in Vietnam.
28.11.2012
Over 40 contractor delegates attended a special IPAF seminar today at London’s Heathrow airport
21.11.2012
Paul Richards owner of UK based Hi-Reach has launched a new anti-entrapment device.
19.11.2012 2
FEM has released its long awaited guide “Safety Issues in Wind Turbine Installation and Transportation”.
17.11.2012
WorkSafe Australia has warned owners of Italmec 42N truck mounted lifts to check jib attachment welds.
16.11.2012
The UK’s HSE has issued a statement clarifying its position on solutions to trapping/crushing risks on platforms.
09.11.2012 1
UK contractors are demanding specific anti-entrapment devices be fitted to boom lifts from December/January
03.11.2012 8
We have been asked to warn East coast USA tower crane owners to ensure they are in weather vane mode.
27.10.2012 1
The Elevating Work Platform Association has produced a Safe Use Information Pack to promote aerial lift safety.
22.10.2012
Compact Lifting Equipment has achieved its third consecutive Safecontractor accreditation.
04.10.2012
The UK HSE’s new cost recovery scheme – Fee for Intervention (FFI) – comes into force today.
01.10.2012
As of January IPAF rental members in the UK will be required to report their aerial lift accidents.
28.09.2012
The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has issued its first major inspection verification Gold Plate.
26.09.2012
