We have just heard the sad news that George Reid of UK based Kingfisher Access died suddenly last week.
04.03.2010 1
UK based rental company Hi-Reach Access has gained a further Achilles quality accreditation
02.03.2010
Australian regulators have published interim safety device requirements for MEWPS that include overload systems from 2011.
24.02.2010
Cargotec says that Hiab cranes now comply with the latest Machinery Directive and EN 12999:2009 standard
09.02.2010
A new company has set up in Manchester, UK, offering lifting and working at height safety equipment
15.01.2010
What do you do when your lifts is not high enough for the job? Not this Death Wish solution please.
12.01.2010 1
Parts & service specialist IPS has formed a JV company with Snorkel to handle product support in Australia.
11.01.2010
Italy has appealed against publication of the new loader crane standard EN1299-2009.
10.01.2010
AFI-Uplift has become the first company to run the new IPAF course for Push Around Vertical lifts.
07.01.2010
NES has opened its first IPAF approved operator training centre in Des Plaines, Illinois.
05.01.2010
IPAF is launching a special course for aerial lifts used for fighting fires with the first course in Holland.
We kick the New Year off with an interesting application from Ushuaia, Argentina.
04.01.2010
UK based Aerial Platforms has become the latest IPAF training centre
03.01.2010
OSHA, has revealed its Top-10 list of safety violations in USA during 2009.
03.01.2010 1
Washington State’s construction crane certification deadline is tomorrow, the majority remain unregistered.
31.12.2009
The US Department of Labor & Industries and Lewis Equipment have settled an appeal over safety citations
11.12.2009
FASET, the association for fall arrest and safety nets, has published new standards for testing and repairing safety nets
10.12.2009
UK crane and offshore lifting specialist Port Services has won OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditation.
09.12.2009
The UK Health and Safety Executive will review the Government’s tower crane register after just 12 months.
03.12.2009
Resolute Holdings has merged Structure-flex Lifting with it Trans-Web lifting slings and safety systems manufacturer.
02.12.2009
Niftylift has launched a system to help prevent involuntary operation of boom lifts caused by contact with overhead obstacles.
09.09.2009
Commissioners in Miami Dade County, Florida, have approved the ordinance implementing tough new regulations for tower cranes
18.03.2008
If you are heading to Conexpo and have any interest in tower cranes don’t miss the free safety seminar.
08.03.2008
South Florida is preparing to introduce sweeping new rules for cranes, mast climbers and hoists, which could result in building permits being pulled in the case of non compliance.
30.01.2008