The safety of lifts in buildings across the UK could be compromised, as manufacturers have reportedly failed to adapt to ...
The three major causes of death when using these lifts are falling off, being on it when it tips over, and being electrocuted while on it. Here are best practices for avoiding these hazards when using ...
Ensure you have formal, hands-on training before operating an aerial lift; watching demonstrations is not sufficient. Inspect hydraulic hoses, controls, guardrails, and the platform's condition before ...
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 ...
Over a one-year period, OSHA investigated ten preventable fatalities and more than 20 preventable injuries resulting from a variety of incidents involving scissor lifts. OSHA’s investigations found ...
Servicing undercarriage components can sometimes require getting the truck off the ground, but having a nearly 10 ton vehicle hanging over a technician can be unnerving. Proper lift maintenance is not ...
The design of lift sensors must take into consideration that there are no objects at the doors before they close completely (“No guarantee multi-beam sensors would prevent lift accidents, says BCA”; ...
Deer Valley Resort Lift Operations Field Manager Jeff Marzka discussed the up coming The Rocky Mountain Lift Association ...