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IPAF Appoints Country Manager for Brazil

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Antonio Barbosa has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) as country manager for Brazil.

IPAF names Antonio Barbosa country manager for Brazil.

Sponsored Content

When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.

Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)

The DOE warns of a 100x surge in blackouts by 2030. Propane is reliable, on-site energy that keeps critical systems running when the grid can’t.

When The Electric Grid Isn’t Reliable – Propane Is.

Audits Confirm IPAF’s Continued Compliance with ISO

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

IPAF continues to comply with ISO 18878 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator (driver) training.

36127 Boom Truck

Elliott Equipment Co.

Elliott's 36-ton-capacity boom truck leads the industry in tight spaces with a 14-ft.-6-in. mid-span and 21-ft.-2-in. full-span outrigger spread

36127r Standup Controls And Ba 10762679

UK Contractors Group to Support PAL+ for Steel Erectors and Net Riggers

The UK Contractors Group (UKCG) agreed it would encourage steel erectors and net riggers working on UKCG sites to hold an IPAF PAL+ qualification January 1, 2013

Are You Properly Trained?

Operators of aerial work platforms must complete training and demonstrate proficient operation of equipment under the supervision of an experienced and qualified person.

Shown here is the JLG 340AJ boom lift.

Lifting Equipment

Crawler Cranes Keep Runway Addition On Schedule

Contractor uses rotating platform to transport cranes from land to a pier and back to save time and space during expansion of Logan International Airport's runway into the Boston Harbor.

Four Manitowoc crawler cranes are working on an expansion project at Logan International Airport in Boston to lengthen the airport's longest west-to-east runway by building a 600- by 300-ft. pier out into Boston Harbor.

Construction Safety

OSHA Issues Final Rule for Cranes in Demolition and Underground Construction

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

August 2010 'cranes and derricks in construction' standard replaces separate standard for demolition work and underground construction on November 15

Icahn Pushes Oshkosh to Spin Off JLG

JLG's $1 billion year convinces Oshkosh's biggest investor that the access unit can stand alone and should be protected from struggling defense operations

Essex Rental Reports 22% Revenue Rise to $27.2 Million for Q2 2012

Improving utilization, rental rates, equipment sales, and parts and service revenue, plus decreasing debt contribute to nearly 20% boost in gross profit margin

IPAF and SAIA Reaffirm Alliance to Promote Powered Access Safety

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

IPAF and the US-based SAIA have reaffirmed their alliance to work together in every way possible to promote safety in the use of powered access equipment throughout the USA and Canada.

IPAF and SAIA have agreed to continue alliance with goal of increasing safety for operators working at height.

Used Equipment Values Drop 0.2% in June

Rouse Services LLC

June auction sales of construction equipment in 14 major rental equipment categories averaged 0.4% less than May values

Save the Date: IAPAs and IPAF Summit on March 26, 2013 in Miami

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

This is the first time the IPAF Summit and IAPAs are being held in the US, and there is an excellent line-up of top speakers for the Summit conference.

The International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit conference will be held on March 26, 2013 at the Hilton Miami Downtown Hotel in Miami, FL.

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