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Kobelco suspends some machine sales in Europe
Temporary stop on certain crane and excavator sales due to Hino engine emission certification issue
‘Live by ANSI standard’ urges IPAF’s Peter Douglas
IPAF CEO uses ALH Conference to urge full adoption of ANSI safe use standard
India’s biggest demolition project
Jet Demolition contracts and project manager Kate Bester reviews the Supertech Twin Towers demolition project
Still time to register for the ALH Conference
Speakers from Herc Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, IPAF and more at the industry’s premier event on Sept. 29
Hong Kong tower crane collapse kills 3 injures 6
Government labour department investigating luffing jib tower crane collapse
How is construction becoming more sustainable?
Sustainable practices in construction are on the up, and the industry is adopting new technologies to reduce emissions
Interview: former president of transport and crane association ESTA
David Collett, former president of ESTA speaks exclusively with International Cranes and Specialized Transport
What happens if construction companies breach safety regulations?
Joe Harmon, chief product owner at Evotix outlines the importance of keeping construction workers safe, and how failure to comply with regulations can lead to severe consequences.
C&D waste company pleads guilty to cartel offences
Australia’s competition regulator files charges against Bingo Industries for alleged price-fixing
Crane industry responds to “unworkable” new EU regulations
Crane industry brands parts of the new EU Machinery Regulations as “completely unworkable”
United report shows emissions down 9%
Report covers 2021 wins in ESG, governance and diversity
Controversy over Skanska loader crane ban
Industry association warns of far-reaching consequences for contractor’s hydraulic truck loader crane ban
Act now on ICSA crane safety guidance
Association director calls for crane industry to act on new ICSA safety guidance
ANSI-compliant virtual reality training launched
Serious Labs VR boom lift training now meets ISO and ANSI standards
50% of construction workers have seen ‘obvious discrimination’
New report reveals that the depth of discrimination issues in the construction industry 
CCO exams will transition to digital by 2024
CCO unveiled its technology initiative to move all written exams to the computer through the introduction of a new test administration modality known as Event Online Testing (EOT). 
ANSI updates for self-retracting devices
Major self-retracting device changes coming in 2023 for personal fall arrest and rescue systems
How can construction develop a Circular Economy?
Branislav Simovic, Despina Kallidromitou and Elisa Maceratini discuss the development of a Circular Economy in construction
Safety in demolition
US legal firm Seyfarth gives an update on OSHA regulations
Should scissor lift operators use PFPE?
In 2007, ALH ran a story that asked, “Should operators use a harness and lanyard when working in a scissor lift?” For today’s take, Genie’s Director of Training Scott Owyen provides an update
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