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UK ends heavy goods vehicle MEWP exemption
The UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted MEWPs from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation
IPAF UK general manager named
IPAF has appointed a new UK market general manager. Richard Whiting will join IPAF from the UK-based Hire Association Europe (HAE) at the end of October.
Edge protection training from FASET
FASET has developed a training course and assessment scheme covering the BS EN 13374 edge protection standard, including installing systems from a MEWP
Europlatform takes place this week
Firmly established as an essential event for the rental industry Europlatform 2017 will be held in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday this week, (14 September)
IPAF reveals fatal injury rate
The fatal injury rate (FIR) for MEWPs declined in 2016, despite the total MEWP rental fleet and the number of rental days worldwide increasing significantly 
First truck mount event in Hong Kong
The first Hong Kong Truck Mounted Aerial Platform Open Day was held in July by Tadano distributor Shing Fung. IPAF was there to provide a pre-inspection demonstration 
IPAF calls for London mayor meeting
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has written to Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, UK, offering to work with him in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, in the UK
IPAF rental reports present positive outlook
US access rental market exceeds expectations, while the outlook in Europe improves, states the soon-to-be-published IPAF rental market report
AEM updates Digger Derrick safety manual
The content reflects current industry practices, according to AEM
U-turn resolves dispute over Spanish permits
Attempts to enforce changes to Spain’s exceptional transport regulations have been dropped following complaints from trade bodies
Haydn Steele retires from CPA
After 16 years Haydn Steele has retired from the Construction Plant-hire Association in the United Kingdom where he was safety and training manager
New IPAF audit regime for UK rental members
Rental companies that are members of IPAF will have to pass a more stringent auditing process in the UK, following a resolution of IPAF’s UK Country Council
CTE celebrates 15 years with IPAF
CTE is today (6 June) celebrating 15 years as a member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). It has trained 3,500 operators so far
Georgian rental company plays pioneering role
One of the first equipment rental companies in Georgia – Georent – has ambitions to develop the local rental market for light equipment and longer term to enter the adjacent markets of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Impressive jobs win SC&RA Job of the Year awards
Fagioli, Barnhart and Emmert International won the SC&RA’s Job of the Year Awards in eight rigging, trucking and moving categories.
More than insurance
NBIS improves the risk profile of its policy holders. Tim Hillegonds reports.
ICSA addresses key issues
Industry representatives gathered at the 2017 International Crane Stakeholders Assembly meeting in Las Vegas in conjunction with ConExpo
ESTA winners for 2017
The eagerly anticipated ESTA Awards of Excellence winners for 2017 were revealed at the spectacular awards dinner on Thursday 6 April in Amsterdam, Netherlands
RRS becomes a full LEEA member
Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) has completed a rigorous auditing process and been accepted as a full member of the lifting industry representative body, LEEA
ESTA awards deadline looms
There is still time to enter a project or product for the 2017 ESTA Awards but the 20 January entry deadline is approaching fast
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