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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.

The Dual Harness has both front and rear attachment points allowing multi functionality. Either way it is used still incorporates the ZT leg gaiter design, which eliminates the use of groin strap and the damage they cause when restricting the femoral artery in the groin area during prolonged suspension, the company said.

The International Powered Access Federation is launching an eLearning aerial work platform training module for U.S. operators.

The new lifeline ensures an automatic braking function in the event of a fall. The fall height is restricted by the immediate brake reaction.

Equipment operators should be medically assessed every three years according to the new industry guidelines.

Unsafe practices on construction sites are to be targeted as part of a UK initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.

Online training scheme will cost $299 per operator and is being offered to meet "a need out there that is driven by safety.”

The American Rental Association (ARA), Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and the Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) have released a best practices guide geared toward workplace risk assessment and aerial work platform equipment selection.

Announcement of 2012 access industry fatality statistics follows the launch of IPAF's accident reporting campaign in January 2012.

Italian access equipment manufacturer posts safety video to YouTube to educate working at height personnel on the correct procedures for fitting a safety harness

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) set a record for training individuals in 2012, the Federation has announced.

UK safety equipment manufacturer Pyroban has launched an explosion prevention system for mobile equipment.

UK-based equipment supplier Hi-Reach Access is now offering a dedicated training course to operators of large, self-propelled boom lifts.

Powered access hire and training specialist Facelift has opened a new depot in Kirkby, Liverpool, UK, creating 20 new jobs in the area

JLG Industries has piloted an online cross-cultural training programme that teaches cultural sensitivity and awareness, and aims to enhance international business skills

Job hazard analysis-prevention is better than a cure, an accident, a citation or a lawsuit. Kevin O’Shea discusses ways to reduce liability through JHA

The new addition to ZT's work at height safety equipment range can be worn as a fall restraint or fall safety harness

UK firm Turner Access Ltd is to hold a scaffolding competition in 2013 which it claims will not only showcase the fastest scaffolding teams in the country but will also highlight best practice and statutory regulations.

Australia’s EWPA (Elevating Work Platform Association) is educating its local market on the dangers of unauthorised alterations to equipment by end users.

IPAF’s Italian office is preparing for a shake-up in its operator training scheme to adapt to new regulations that will come into force in Italy on 13 March next year.