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Safway receives VPP Star award
The access and industrial services team from Safway Services Benicia Branch has been recognized for its work on site at the Valero Benicia Refinery with the Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star.
AFI put forward for industry innovation award
UK-based AFI has been shortlisted for the Innovation of the Year Award in the SHP IOSH Awards for its SanctuaryZone anti-entrapment device for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Terex AWP to launch online telehandler training
The company plans to launch the online telehandler training by the end of this year.
Terex safety notice requires Genie Z-135/70 inspection
Terex AWP has issued a safety notice requiring an inspection of the secondary boom angle on Genie Z-135/70s, following fatal collapse In June, but says machines are safe
AFI receives best practice award
The Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has awarded bronze accreditation to AFI for good working practices in powered access equipment delivery and its service van fleets.
Facelift highlights fragile roof dangers
A new poster created by UK-based rental company Facelift highlights the dangers of working on fragile roofs, or above skylights.
IPAF launches training courses in Spanish
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched American Work Platform Training (AWPT) courses in Spanish following requests at the IPAF Summit in Miami.
Nationwide Platforms receives fourth RoSPA Gold accolade
Nationwide Platforms has been awarded for a fourth time by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for its occupational health and safety procedures.
Construction workers halt work for fall safety
Chicago-area construction sites paused work for 30-minutes on June 12 to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards of falls in construction, which are the leading cause of job site deaths in the construction industry.
Sergio Kariya, director of Mills Rental, writes about safe working practices in Brazil
Sergio Kariya, director of Brazil-based access equipment rental giant Mills Rental, writes about the attitude towards safe working practices in the country and how his company is promoting the cause.
Harsco opens new training centre
UK scaffolding and access equipment supplier opens a new training centre in the UK
ZT Safety launches ZT Universal Harness
UK-based ZT Safety Systems has added a new fall safety harness to its range, the ZT ‘Universal’ Harness.
Tractel launches Elastrac all-purpose harness
Harness manufacturer Tractel has introduced a new line of harness, the Elastrac, which it claims combines mobility, durability and flexibility into the industry’s most comfortable all-purpose harness.
Managers take MEWP training at Riwal
Riwal has committed to a range of International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) safety initiatives
Helmet sales increase for Eurosafe
Work at height training specialist Eurosafe Solutions has seen an increase in sales of the Vertex ST and Vertex BEST safety helmets.
AFI passes on WorkZone licence
AFI has transferred its licence for the WorkZone range of safety and security devices to Aerial and Handling Services to further develop and sell the range.
Safety first? Is it possible for a rental business to focus too much on safety?
Safety first? Is it possible for a rental business to focus too much on safety? No, says Kevin Appleton.
Riwal received IPAF accreditation
Aerial work platform and telehandler rental firm Riwal UK has been awarded IPAF Rental+ accreditation for its growing network of depots across the country.
Safety award for AFI-Uplift
AFI-Uplift has received a Bronze award in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2013
Site safety enforced in the UK
The UK government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stepped up efforts to ensure construction sites meet national standards when it comes to site safety.
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