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The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) will launch two new training classes this summer as well as extend its digital and online options

The Scaffold & Access Industry Association is actively seeking instructors and training facilities for its new Journeyperson Scaffold Training program in Canada

In its 9th year, the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is set for May 2-6. ALH reports

To understand how the regulatory system in the U.S. works, it is helpful to understand the difference between each branch. David Glabe breaks it down.

Larry Silber, president and CEO of Herc Rentals, to keynote ALH Conference, Sept. 29 in Chicago

During IPAF’s recent Summit, the IPAF MCWP International Committee, IPAF MCWP and Hoist UK and Ireland Work Groups came together to discuss the state of the industry. Chair Kevin O’Shea reports.

In 2007, IPAF’s Tony Groat broke down what the then-new ANSI A92.3 and A92.5 standards entailed. We asked Groat to look back at the last 15 years and discuss what’s changed.

Netherland’s based group becomes first rental and training company to join the IPAF membership category

New certification programs for MEWP operators and trainers have been debuted by the American Rental Association

The ASC A11 Committee is looking for volunteers to help write standards related to C-2 Users and C-3 General Interest categories

How to reduce likely risks when using MEWPS in public areas and near roads

The 2022 event in London, 10 March, has the theme of The Evolution of Safety, including a range of top speakers 

Potentially lifesaving defibrillators have been installed at all UK company’s rental depots, along with training 

The Center for Construction Research and Training has just launched the Safety Climate-Safety Management Information System (SC-SMIS), a resource to help contractors and safety professionals improve job site safety culture and safety climate.

NIOSH, CWPR and OSHA are looking to expand the annual National Safety Stand-Down event to prevent falls in construction.

The National Safety Council has named United’s CEO as one of the nation’s top safety leaders

Awards worth up to $5,000 aim to attract students into the North American equipment rental industry

What did we learn from the IRN Webinar ‘Cybersecurity for Rental’ on 4 November? 

Smart Site tool locates and tracks usage of equipment including smaller tools, enabling off-hire opportunities

The Scaffold & Access Industry Association is hosting a Competent Person Training course for suspended scaffolding during World of Concrete 2022