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Visitors take the IPAF Challenge at BuildTech Asia 2012
A steady stream of visitors came to the IPAF stand at BuildTech Asia to take the IPAF Challenge, a multiple-choice test with 10 questions on the safe and effective use of powered access equipment. BuildTech Asia is on from 15 … Continue reading
Stepfold Podiums 1 & 2 – A solution for low level work
Introducing the new Stepfold Podiums 1 & 2! These new units manufactured in the UK are another solution for working at low level. Stepfold Podium 1 : Providing platform levels of 1m & 1.2m (Working Heights: 3m & 3.2m) Stepfold … Continue reading
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Spider Crawler Boom Lift for Narrow Access
The Falcon Spider FS290 is a spider access equipment that sets the standard in narrow access equipment. The articulated jib gives great flexibility in work positioning allowing up and over work at height, under and up and even 4 metres … Continue reading
Posted in FS290, Spider Lift, Video
Tagged access equipment, crawler boom lift, falcon spider, fly jib, FS290, jib, non-marking tyres, outrigger, Spider Lift, working height
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Up to 50% Funding When You Purchase a New Aerial Work Platform – Mechanisation Credit (MechC) Fund
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has introduced a S$250-million Construction Productivity and Capability Fund (CPCF) as part of the Governments efforts to help the construction industry improve productivity and strengthen its capability. The Fund comprises incentive schemes that focus on … Continue reading
Posted in Construction Productivity, Productivity and Innovation
Tagged BCA, building and construction authority, built environment, construction firms, construction projects, CPCF, leasing equipment, mechanisation credit, MechC, productivity improvement, selection criteria, specialist contractor, technology adoption
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Work Safely on Roofs – Download the WSH guidelines here!
Working on roofs is a high-risk activity. From 2007 to 2011, fatal falls during work on roofs had claimed 20 lives. Fall from roofs have also caused serious workplace injuries, often resulting in permanent disabilities (e.g., paralysis). Hence the Singapore Workplace Safety … Continue reading
Posted in Workplace Safety & Health
Tagged fall prevention, fatal falls, ladders, work on roofs, working at height, workplace injuries, workplace safety, workplace safety and health council, WSH, wshc
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Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to Explore Introduction of Work-at-Heights (WAH) Rulings.
Related News Articles: MOM to explore rolling out work at heights regulations Acting to protect workers from falls
Posted in Event, Workplace Safety & Health
Tagged ministry of manpower, MOM, WAH, work at height, workplace safety and health council
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What’s The Difference Between MEWP Operator Training & Familiarization Training?
One of the most common misunderstandings is the difference between Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Training and Familiarization Training. In the simplest form, Familiarization Training refers to “a specific model” of machine, whereas MEWP Operator Training would be for “multiple … Continue reading
Posted in Boom Lift, Personnel Lift, scissor lift, Training, Workplace Safety & Health
Tagged accredited training provider, ATP, BLOC, boom lift operator course, elevated work platform, familiarization, familiarization training, MEWP, ministry of manpower, mobile elevated work platform, operator training, scissor lift operator course, SLOC, Vertical Lift, vertical personnel platform operator course, VPPOC
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Introducing the New 1500SJ
The industry’s first 150-ft boom lift that requires only a weight permit. The first straight boom lift that takes you to 150 ft without an oversized load permit (over weight permit is required for highway transportation). The 1500SJ features a telescoping … Continue reading
Keeping Focused: The Basic Principals of MEWP Selection & Use Are Important Whatever Your Level of Experience
Written by Maria Hadlow on 3 Apr 2012 Source: Access International Every country and even some regions within countries have their own laws and regulations, which it is required should be followed to ensure safe working at height. But good … Continue reading
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Pod Tray – Space Saving Solution for Tool Storage
Introducing Galmon’s new product – The Pod Tray. This is a light tool tray attachment to store your tools as you work on an aluminium scaffold tower. The Pod Tray is suitable for us on Galmon aluminium scaffold towers. It … Continue reading
Posted in aluminium scaffolding, Parts
Tagged aluminium scaffold, aluminium scaffolding, decorators, electricians, euro tower, galmon, plumbers, pod try, store tools, tool tray
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