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Camillio Vismara is first non-UK IPAF Rental+ company
Italian rental company, Camillo Vismara is the first non-British, European rental company to have passed the audits and be awarded the IPAF Rental + certification.
AFI welcomes health and safety review
AFI-Uplift has welcomed the Löfstedt report for the UK Government's Department for Work & Pensions' on Health & Safety legislation for streamlining regulations and making them more consistent.
IPAF to record MEWP accident data
IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) is going to systematically record worldwide data on accidents/incidents involving MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) with the aim of improving the safe use of equipment.
Working together: A review of work leading to the safer use of mast climbing machines
With the help of Kevin O'Shea of Mastclimbers LLC and chairman of IPAF's International MCWP committee, Access International reviews the cooperative work that will lead to the safer use of, mast climbing work platforms, transport platforms and hoists.
BigLift gives first Turkish IPAF training
The Turkish truck mounted rental company BigLift Office, which specialises in high platforms from 45m to 70m has provided IPAF training for seven of its operators - believed to be the first IPAF training in Turkey.
Reactec calls for HAV safety shake-up
Hand arm vibration (HAV) safety specialist Reactec is advising companies to invest in constant HAV monitoring in order to meet health and safety requirements.
JLG plans control panel protection system for booms in Europe
JLG Industries said it will introduce an innovative control panel protection system on its European boom products early in 2012, but is giving no further advance details.
KDC Contractors scoops safety award from Dow
KDC has been awarded an annual internation safety award by Dow for its work on the latters Wilton, Teesside site
Doubts over ‘wet’ asbestos remediation method
The 'wet' method of asbestos removal trialled in the USA may still produce airborne asbestos fibres, risking the health of workers and public alike
IPAF’s MEWPs training gets industry praise
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has received strong endorsement for its one-day training programme ‘MEWPs for Managers'
Eurosafe wins mountain contract
Eurosafe Solutions has just been awarded a five-year contract to test and inspect the wire access systems and eyebolts on the Summit building at Hafod Eryri - Mt Snowdon, in Wales.
MSA adds D-ring to Workman Harness
US-based manufacturer of safety products MSA has added a front D-ring option to its range of Workman Harnesses.
Crane certification program launched
A new national crane inspection program has been launched in the USA offering separate certifications for mobile, tower and overhead cranes
New CISRS tools identify qualified scaffolders
The CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) has launched a new site poster and online video to help construction site personnel identify qualified scaffolders
Vista Training acquires HeviCert
US-based Vista Training has completed the acquisition of HeviCert, a provider of heavy equipment operator training and certification worldwide.
Niftylift and Denbigh School achieve top honours
UK-based Niftylift and Denbigh School in Milton Keynes, UK, are celebrating as their joint efforts in the Engineering Education Scheme (ESS) have once again seen them achieve top honours in two prestigious educational accolades.
AFI awarded for investment in people
UK rental specialist AFI-Uplift has been awarded Investors In People silver status, which puts the company among the top 1.5% of recognised Investor in People companies in the UK.
Speedy wins UK nuclear supply contract
Speedy has won a three-year contract with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to supply lifting consumables to the nuclear processing sites at Sellafield, the 11 Magnox reactors, Dounreay and other locations.
A safe bet
Niftylift was demonstrating the new SiOPS (sustainable involuntary operation prevention system) which had just become a surprise winner of the best new product award from Australia's Hire & Rental Industry Association.
Skanska UK insists on anti-crushing devices on booms
International construction and infrastructure company Skanska, headquartered in Sweden has announced that will only use boom type aerial work platforms on its UK sites that are equipped with anti-crushing devices.
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