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Netherlands-based XSPlatforms has launched a new range of extensions and spacers to overcome the challenges of working around obstacles such as skylights when installing horizontal lifelines on roofs.
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Thermote & Vanhalst (TVH) has been awarded by Belgium's agricultural industry for its efforts to instil a healthy lifestyle in its workers.
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The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has launched a safety CD called Dogging in the Workplace for people who work at the hook of a crane
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Registration is open for SC&RA's free webinar on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) programme on 11 July
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Netherlands-based XSPlatforms has introduced a new anchor point - the RAP (Rotating Anchor Point or Rope Access Point) for use on horizontal lifelines.
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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has rolled-out an advanced training course for its Powered Access Licence (PAL) qualification.
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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.
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The UK's ZT Safety Systems is expanding its harness range with the launch of the 'ZT Work Position Safety Harness'.
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IPAF members are being called on sign a pledge to report all known accidents in their companies involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs).
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A UK construction worker was killed last week and his colleague seriously injured when the boom on a 43m Bizzocchi truck mount failed.
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Intermat saw two more major manufacturers develop solutions to help prevent crushing incidents. Maria Hadlow reviews the market for this additional safety device.
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Fédération Européenne de la Manutention (FEM) has revised its guidance on the use of cranes to lift people in connection with leisure activities
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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.
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IPAF has added a PAL Card ticker to its website. It registers every new PAL card issued worldwide and currently stands at over 400000.
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Does training and familiarization vary from one rental company to another? Lindsey Anderson reports
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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has accredited Brunei's Megamas Training Company
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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) now offers French Canadian versions of its aerial platform safety manual and aerial devices safety manual to help equipment manufacturers comply with government language requirements for distributing products in Quebec.
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Nationwide Platforms' anti-entrapment solution, the SkySiren, is to be mandated on all applicable equipment used by Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions from Monday 14th May.
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The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has fined four companies a total of $107,000 in the January death of a man who fell while working on a bridge.
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An Ohio man working from a utility company bucket truck was saved from serious injury because he was wearing proper fall proteciton.