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New XSPlatforms line overcomes obstacles
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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.
TVH receives healthy recognition
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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.
CICA releases safety CD
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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
Sign up for free CSA webinar
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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
XSPlatforms launches 360° anchor point
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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.
IPAF launches 'advanced' PAL+ training licence
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The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has rolled-out an advanced training course for its Powered Access Licence (PAL) qualification.
Kimberly Access invests in AFI's Sanctuary Zone device
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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.
ZT adds to harness range
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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'.
Pledge to report accidents
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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).
Fatality in Scotland through boom failure
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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.
Anti-entrapment: How manufacturers and MEWP users are responding to this safety issue.
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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.
FEM revises guidance on lifting people
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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
Australia's first apprenticeship scheme for EWP mechanics
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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.
IPAF counts towards 500000 PAL Cards
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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.
Does training and familiarization vary from one rental company to another? Lindsey Anderson reports
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Does training and familiarization vary from one rental company to another? Lindsey Anderson reports
Megamas gets LEEA certificate
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The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has accredited Brunei's Megamas Training Company
AEM aerial manuals now available in French Canadian
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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.
Tyco mandates SkySiren anti-entrapment solution
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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.
Michigan's OSHA fines companies $107,000 for scaffold-related death
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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.
Fall protection gear saves man from serious injury
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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.
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