There are few pieces of equipment more versatile and more useful than the modest aerial lift. Whether they need access to high job sites, want an alternative to scaffolding or are eager to complete ...
To some extent, an aerial lift offers the stability of scaffolding with the mobility of a ladder. OSHA defines “aerial lift” as “any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate personnel.” OSHA says aerial ...
Falling off a lift is often a fatal error. But it’s not the only way in which electricians die when making mistakes in how they use a lift. Electrocutions also ...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame launched a website Friday publicizing the hazards of aerial lifts, part of its settlement with the state over safety violations in the death of a ...
Aerial lifts are having a moment. Not only have they started to replace ladders and scaffolding on jobsites everywhere, but they’ve also garnered attention due to their mobility, flexibility, and ...
Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated 10 preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations found ...
Using the wrong aerial lift could damage the workplace, the equipment, or cause serious injuries. MEWP manufacturer Haulotte urges managers to ask the following questions to determine the type of unit ...
Rental connected with a handful of aerial lift industry leaders representing the mobile elevated work platform and telehandler markets. We inquired about the year's outlook and some insight into the ...
In the weeks after Declan Sullivan’s death, his grieving father saw a news report about the anniversary of a long-ago plane crash that had a dramatic, lasting impact on aviation safety. Out of a ...