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Nationwide Working at Height conference returns
Conference and trade show to take place in September following three-year hiatus 
United report shows emissions down 9%
Report covers 2021 wins in ESG, governance and diversity
XWatch expands UK dealer network
Sphere24 to offer height and slew systems for excavators, telehandlers and MEWPS
IPAF certifies first east Africa training centre
Kaileys Consortium, in Kenya, was certified following a six-day visit from IPAF.
IPAF Rental+ webinar to promote quality assurance
Webinar to show benefits of selecting a MEWP hire company accredited to the IPAF Rental+ 
IPAF publishes global MEWP safety analysis
Global Safety Report for 2022 covers accident data from 2012 to 2021
ANSI-compliant virtual reality training launched
Serious Labs VR boom lift training now meets ISO and ANSI standards
SAIA to host training during annual event
The SAIA will host four different training opportunities for those attending the Annual Convention & Exposition this year
ANSI updates for self-retracting devices
Major self-retracting device changes coming in 2023 for personal fall arrest and rescue systems
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
Access equipment transport: What are the key safety and logistical risks?
Environmental impact, operator safety and load configuration are all key considerations for the industry
Serious Labs targets truck drivers
Provider of virtual reality simulators for access and heavy equipment piloting a new Commercial Vehicle VR training simulator
Dates set for 2022 ASC A92 meeting
Registration is now open for annual ASC A92 Main Committee meeting to be held Oct. 17-19 in Kansas City
Easy Lift hosts Rothlehner training event
Team from Rothlehner Arbeitsbühnen familiarised with new RA24 spider lift
SAIA to debut new training, offer online options
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) will launch two new training classes this summer as well as extend its digital and online options
SAIA seeks trainers and facilities
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association is actively seeking instructors and training facilities for its new Journeyperson Scaffold Training program in Canada
Stopping falls from height
In its 9th year, the annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is set for May 2-6. ALH reports
Regulatory maze: Standards, codes and guidelines
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.
First speakers for ALH Conference announced
Larry Silber, president and CEO of Herc Rentals, to keynote ALH Conference, Sept. 29 in Chicago
Updates from IPAF’s MCWP council
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.
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