The CSA has published drafts of its new standards for aerial work platforms, which are now available for comment
07.08.2015
SAEMA has published new guidance for permanently installed suspended access platforms for façades
05.08.2015
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators has acquired the International Assessment Institute
Dutch boom camera manufacturer Orlaco and Stoneridge have formed a strategic alliance
24.07.2015
ZT safety harness has teamed up with Bristol Uniforms to build its unique harness into a fireman's suit
10.07.2015
The latest draft revision of BS 7121 Part 1, Safe use of cranes – General has been published and is available for comment
07.07.2015 2
TABS - the German working at height safety conference - will be held at the Still plant in Hamburg this week
08.06.2015
Vp has reported full year results with profits rising substantially at both operations
04.06.2015
Merritts has been achieved Safecontractor accreditation for its health and safety procedures.
01.05.2015
Liebherr will provide rescue sheets for its mobile cranes in order to assist with crane recovery following an incident.
16.03.2015 1
The UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has appointed Peter Baker as chief inspector of construction
20.02.2015
Genie has launched a sliding lanyard anchor point for boom lift users who need to exit the platform at height
31.01.2015 5
UK access rental company AFI has gained Gold status under London’s Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme
29.01.2015
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is celebrating the 20th anniversary
27.01.2015
In Singapore the Ministry of Manpower has taken action against 79 companies following ‘Operation Goldcrest’
11.11.2014
The UK HSE issued an alert on Friday reminding owners to check and maintain tower crane slew brake releases
03.11.2014
HSE figures reveal that the number of people which sustained fatal injuries whilst at work in Britain has fallen.
29.10.2014
UK based Nationwide Platforms held its sixth Working At Height Best Practice Safety Forum today
02.10.2014 3
OSHA has officially extended the deadline to ensure that crane operators are certified until late 2017
29.09.2014
The latest edition of our German language crane and access magazine Kran & Bühne is now online
19.09.2014
GPS and wireless technology specialist Trimble has acquired Load Systems International.
22.08.2014
Genie will modify its products in October to comply with the latest version of European standard EN280
01.08.2014
Today is the 40th anniversary of the UK’s landmark legislation – the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
31.07.2014
FLG Services the lifting equipment sales, rental and service has appointed Tony Longmire as technical director.
11.07.2014