mobile elevating work platforms
Posted inMachinery
JLG releases SkyGuardSkyLine control panel protection system as new standard for boom lifts in EMEA, India and Russia
From November 2018 through early 2019, SkyGuard SkyLine will be phased into most boom lift models as a standard feature
Posted inSafety
IPAF aims to reduce fatal incidents and promote the use of VR as part of its 2018-2020 strategic plan
Other focus areas include identifying opportunities to expand with the MEWP industry into new countries to share good practice and creating career paths for people employed in the industry
Posted inMachinery
Best practices of working at height should be driven from the top down
Improving site safety is as much about educating company management to make the right decisions, select the right equipment, and ensure the correct processes and procedures are in place, as it is to ensure operators are qualified to operate machines, according to Paul Rankin, managing director-Middle East and International, Rapid Access
Posted inFleet management
Trident develops low profile solid tyre range for aerial work platforms
Solid tyres have high damage resistance and a deeper tread depth resulting in better grip and longer service life
Posted inFleet management
Elevating the AWP industry
Manlift’s is expanding its markets with an operating model based on the principles of lean management and Kaizen
Posted inSafety
IPAF updates global safety sticker for MEWPs
The redesigned sticker indicates the location of emergency lowering controls
Posted inTraining
Abu Dhabi QCC launches proficiency testing programme for mobile elevating work platforms
The programme is being formulated for the first time at an international level in collaboration with the International Powered Access Federation
Posted inMachinery
Working at height training with VR and gamification
Rapid Access has introduced a virtual reality training simulator kit with scissor and boom lift scenarios to train operators in a safe environment
