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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Using the wrong aerial lift could damage the workplace, the equipment, or cause serious injuries. MEWP manufacturer Haulotte urges managers to ask the following questions to determine the type of unit ...
Aerial lifts are having a moment. Not only have they started to replace ladders and scaffolding on jobsites everywhere, but they’ve also garnered attention due to their mobility, flexibility, and ...
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame launched a website Friday publicizing the hazards of aerial lifts, part of its settlement with the state over safety violations in the death of a ...
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 ...
In the weeks after Declan Sullivan’s death, his grieving father saw a news report about the anniversary of a long-ago plane crash that had a dramatic, lasting impact on aviation safety. Out of a ...