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How Does a Scissor Lift Work?
September 19, 2022
Scissor lifts are mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) capable of lifting workers and their tools to heights . They are compact in design, simple to operate and easy to move. So...

ANSI A92: Your Guide to the New Aerial Lift Standards
December 20, 2021
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A92 suite of standards provides industry standards for the design, safe use and training for the use of MEWPs. ANSI standards are...

Scaffolding Safety Tips: OSHA Requirements & Common Violations
October 12, 2021
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls from scaffolds made up 18% of them. Scaffolding accidents...

Types of Boom Lifts: Telescopic vs. Articulating Boom Lifts
September 27, 2021
Both lifts can take construction workers to high, hard-to-reach spots, but not necessarily the same ones. Aerial work platforms are essential when workers must access tight spots...

Safe Use Highlights for MEWPs
January 20, 2020
Mobile elevating work platforms, or MEWPs, make many tasks possible by providing temporary access at height. But like any other type of equipment, they pose potential risks when...

Pre-shift Inspection Tip for Lifts: Check Your Lug Nuts and Pins
May 31, 2019
When operating heavy equipment, including boom and scissor lifts, a pre-shift or pre-trip inspection is critical. These inspections include a visual check for a range of problems...

Winter Fall Protection Tips
November 20, 2017
Performing outside work in winter is challenging not just because of the threat of cold stress but because snowy and icy surfaces make slips and trips as well as falls from roofs...

What Effective Fall Protection Training Looks Like
October 18, 2017
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA), employers are responsible for training any employee who could encounter fall hazards while working. But a...

The Benefits of Team Fall Protection Training
September 26, 2017
Tackling the number one killer on construction sites as a team can increase safety for everyone. In 2015, of 937 construction jobsite fatalities, 350 were due to falls, making them...

5 Ways to Avoid Fall Protection Equipment Fails
February 6, 2017
A fall-related injury is the worst nightmare of many construction workers, not to mention their managers. It’s no wonder the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...