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Construction Equipment

New ANSI standard: What goes up in an aerial lift must come down … safely

Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. Part 1, which you can view here, looked at the new training standards. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, […]

October 31, 2019

Construction Equipment

Contractors, are you ready for the new ANSI standards for aerial lifts?

Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a three-part series on how the new ANSI standards for aerial work platforms will affect contractors. You can view Part 2 by clicking here. Part 3, which you can view here, examines whether contractors are ready to comply. Starting June 1, contractors who use telescopic-boom, articulated-boom or scissor-lift […]

October 29, 2019

Construction Equipment

Manitou intros 4 aerial lifts to North America that meet new ANSI standards

With foam-filled tires, Manitou's 4 new aerial lifts meet the new ANSI standards that are scheduled to take effect on December 10. More details here.

October 11, 2019

Construction Equipment

Manitou launches compact construction equipment with Manitou name, color

Manitou Group is known in the United States for its telehandlers and forklifts, and now the company plans for the Manitou brand name to also resonate with buyers of compact construction equipment. The company is currently launching a Manitou compact equipment line worldwide, including in North America. The nine compact track loader models, 10 skid […]

August 7, 2019

Safety

New Werner harness provides relief handle to protect fallen workers

Werner Ladder has developed a new harness that relieves pressure on the femoral arteries since suspension in an upright position in a harness can be fatal.

June 26, 2019

Roadbuilding

ARTBA challenges transportation contractors to enroll workers in SCTPP program

ARTBA is challenging workers to enroll in the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals program for the 2019 Construction Safety Week.

May 23, 2019

Safety

OSHA’s Stand-Down urges contractors to break for fall-prevention talks

The Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in construction is a voluntary event designed for employers to talk with workers about fall hazards and fall prevention.

May 7, 2019

Construction Equipment

Brent to step down as NCCCO CEO; Sicklesteel to replace

Graham Brent will be stepping down as NCCCO CEO on July 1 and will be replaced by Thom Sicklesteel. Learn more on Equipment World.

January 21, 2019

Construction Equipment

New, sweeping aerial lift standards to take effect in one year

Long-expected, major changes to standards over-seeing aerial lifts have now been published and will take effect in December 2019. Read more on Equipment World.

December 24, 2018

Roadbuilding

In national first, TxDOT helping employees become certified in work zone safety

Texas has helped hundreds of its employees earn the Safety Certification for Transportation Project Professionals. Get more details on Equipment World.

October 26, 2018

Construction Equipment

Genie boosts load capacity with new scissor lift material carrier

The Genie Lift Tools Material Carrier is designed for use with rough terrain scissor lifts to allow higher load capacities when lifting materials.

October 18, 2018

Roadbuilding

Transportation safety certificate seeks to curb work zone deaths

Alarmed at the statistic that 50,000 deaths and injuries occur each year in or around U.S. road and bridge construction sites, a national organization has developed a safety training certificate with the goal of creating incident-free transportation work zones worldwide. So far, 111 candidates have been listed as earning the Safety Certification for Transportation Project […]

November 24, 2017