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Register now for the ALH Conference & Awards
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There’s still time to book your spot for the Sept. 12 ALH Conference & Awards in San Diego
IRC conference: how to ‘de-risk’ your rental business
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Vivek Soni of Gemini Equipment & Rentals in India will focus on de-risking strategies for rental companies at the International Rental Conference (IRC) in Beijing on 21 September, 2015.
Safe and secure
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William Holler, senior vice president of US insurance broker Hays Companies, explains how the powered access equipment insurance market has changed over the last 30 years and what lessons can be learned internationally.
CSA motor carrier compliance
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Jeff Davis, president of Fleet Safety Services, will discuss the keys to preparation and successful completion of a FMCSA compliance review in SC&RA webinar
Prangl Safety Walk in Linz
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Prangl Gesellschaft, based in Brunn am Gebirge, has organised a safety event for customers in Linz leather factory, Austria, on 13 June 2013
Willis launches Rent-itGuard insurance policy
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US-based insurance broker Willis Programs has introduced a new insurance plan for rental yards and the equipment rental industry called Rent-itGuard.
Acquisition pitfalls: Colin Oldfield on the dangers of making acquisitions without proper due diligence
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Colin Oldfield, an experienced rental manager who has been involved in many acquisitions throughout his career, highlights some of the things to look out for during the due diligence period.
Haulotte commits to going green
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The Haulotte Group, has implemented an environmental management system based on ISO 14000 because, it says, it is committed to a continuing process of minimizing the impact its activities have on the environment.
Rental crime in spotlight at Verhuurnet conference
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Netherlands rental companies will gather on 27 January for the annual Optimaal Verhuren (Optimal Rental ) conference, being held at the Expo Center Houten near Utrecht.
No bungee jumping from mobile cranes
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A couple of times every year the question of bungee jumping from mobile cranes is raised. Is it allowed or not?
Crane safety alert on the effects of wind
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A safety alert on the influence of wind forces during crane operations has been issued jointly by FEM and ESTA
Kanamoto opens in Hong Kong with 'aggressive' plans
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Japanese rental company Kanamoto has established a subsidiary in Hong Kong to sell used equipment and to “aggressively develop” equipment rentals.
Wm. O'Brien Plant Hire safety award
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In Ireland Wm. O' Brien Plant Hire has achieved an upgrade to its already awarded Occupational Health & Safety Management System standard
Human touch
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John Spanswick is chairman of Bovis Lend Lease and the Strategic Forum for Construction (SFfC) Tower Crane Group. He believes that well trained supervisors are a vital key to effective risk management at work sites
Loss control: the tools of risk management
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Comprehensive procedures and up-to-date paperwork are the foundations for effective risk management. IC spoke to insurers and operators in the US and UK about their experiences and plans.
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