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Scaffolding: Is it a plank? Or a platform?
Is a scaffold without a platform a scaffold? Is a scaffold without planks still a scaffold? Industry veteran David Glabe weighs in
ANSI A11 Update
The A11 Committee provides an update on a number of recent changes and four standards currently in development
JLG publishes customer equipment guide
Company’s new resource outlines options for MEWP accessories
The world’s top 10 access rental companies
AI presents its 2023 Access50 listing of the world’s biggest equipment rental companies, ranked by fleet size
Herc Rentals hits highs, but impacted by actors strike
Work on TV and film projects “almost halted” in second quarter
Xtreme, Snorkel name new CEO
Following Matthew Elvin’s departure, Xtreme and Snorkel have named new CEO
OSHA’s plan to reduce warehouse hazards
Program will focus on safety inspections to identify hazards within warehouses, distribution centers, local delivery
OSHA proposes rule to clarify PPE standard
OSHA looking to revise the personal protective equipment standard in construction 
Dept. of Labor to require expanded submission of injury, illness data
High-hazard industries such as construction to be affected by final rule
OSHA to host construction safety meeting next month
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will meet Aug. 9-10 online, in D.C.
The latest IPAF Rental Market Reports analysis
Matt Brereton, IPAF’s communication manager, weighs up the MEWP rental markets in Europe, US and China
Speedy signs big deal for hydrogen access platforms
Hydrogen-powered MEWP results from Speedy Hire and Niftylift partnership 
Zagreb Cathedral utilizes scaffolding for renovation
Famous landmark’s spires currently surrounded by 600 tons of steel scaffolding
Medical necessity from BrandSafway
Michael Lenard, BrandSafway general manager, discusses how a dust and debris shield protected a hospital during demolition – and won BrandSafway a coveted SAIA Project Award
Fall protection updates
Revised ANSI standard aims to make choice of fall-arrest equipment more straightforward on leading-edge applications.
JLG reveals redesigned telehandlers
SkyTrak models streamlined with simplified boom for North American equipment market
Interview: buying used equipment from United Rentals
IRN asked United about its used equipment business
Stopping falls from height
A range of new fall protection products has entered the market over the last year. SA provides a round-up of some of the latest
Alimak exceeds financial goals early and sets new ones
Higher revenue targets ‘reflect the potential we see for accelerated profitable growth’, says CEO
BrandSafway receives 26 awards from AFPM
Refinery, plant crews recognized for safe work practices and accident prevention
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