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 ...

Telehandler or boom lift operators have been trained to know the weight and load center of each load they lift. There are cases where, despite following procedure, telehandlers have tipped due 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 ...

Aerial-work platforms are typically used by people who are trained in the trades — iron workers, welders, masons, etc. The machine is a means to reach their work, and operating it is secondary to ...

The Western Illinois University Facilities Management Physical Plant has two aerial work platforms which are used by our Building Maintenance and Grounds departments: A one-person Versalift mounted on ...

OSHA and ANSI require an operator to be authorized in writing by the manufacturer before exiting a boom platform at height, and many manufacturers have developed an authorization letter that covers ...

With the majority of boom lift sales still going to rental companies, it’s easy to forget there are also contractor buyers—but both groups can now take advantage of valuable telematics technology that ...

A personal boom lift allows your employees to work at heights well above their normal reach. While this machine promotes safety and helps you avoid spending the profits from your small business on ...