Gallery: Unique Features of JLG's New Training Center

The access-equipment maker quadrupled the size of the training center at the Pennsylvania headquarters with intent to expand its training effort 50% per year

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Mock poles and power lines help trainees at JLG's new McConnellsburg proving grounds practice maneuvering booms in tight spaces, identify voltage on a power line and determine the minimum safe working distance.

Mock poles and power lines help trainees at JLG's new McConnellsburg proving grounds practice maneuvering booms in tight spaces, identify voltage on a power line and determine the minimum safe working distance.

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Terex Genie Z-45 Substation Utility Boom

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Boland Equipment Rentals Expands Inventory with Snorkel Lifts

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Snorkel Displays Two New Boom Lifts at Bauma China 2020

Snorkel showcased the expansion of its China-built product line with two diesel-powered boom lifts, the Snorkel A46JRT and the Snorkel 660SJ, at Bauma China 2020.

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A Checklist: Is Your Boom Ready for Winter?

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JLG Expands Range of Hi-Capacity HC3 Boom Lifts

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Genie S-80 J Telescopic Boom

It’s important to remember that a JSA is a living, ever-changing document. Employees should constantly be on the lookout for all of the hazards listed.

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Lift Equipment Adds Technology While Hitting New Heights

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The Snorkel TB Series of 80 ft. (24.3m) and 86 ft. (26.2m) telescopic boom lifts has achieved the EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value award for the third consecutive year.

Snorkel Boom Lifts Receive Highest Retained Value Award

Snorkel's TB Series of 80 ft. (24.3m) and 86 ft. (26.2m) telescopic boom lifts has achieved the EquipmentWatch Highest Retained Value award.

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Sinoboom Mobile Elevating Work Platforms

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[VIDEO] JLG Self-leveling Boom Reduces Need to Reposition the Lift

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JLG 600 Series Hi-Capacity Boom Lifts

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JLG Introduces New Self-Leveling Boom Lift

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