A sweeping set of new standards from the American National Standards Institute, for operators, supervisors and owners of boom and scissor lifts and under-bridge inspection platforms, are now poised to ...

Consequently, when operators are trained, they can operate MEWPs more smoothly, set them up more quickly, and make fewer operational mistakes. Additionally, training equips operators with greater ...

The Labour Department launches the revised “Guidance Notes on Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms”, encouraging duty holders to enhance workplace safety measures and prevent accidents.

This program provides guidance on the safe operation of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other similar equipment. This program applies to staff, faculty, ...

New regulations that will address the design, safe use, and training requirements for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are presently being drafted by U.S. and Canadian standards-writing ...

In today's fast-paced world, workplace safety is of utmost importance. Regardless of the industry – be it construction or warehouse management – work platforms play a critical role in ensuring the ...

Working at heights is an inherently risky activity and, unfortunately, falls from mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) such as scissor or boom lifts occur on an all too frequent basis. Entrapment ...

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) 2025 Global Safety Campaign focuses on the consequences of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) overturns. These incidents can result in operators ...

Fire incidents linked to work at height often start with small ignition sources that go unnoticed. Elevated platforms, mobile access equipment and temporary structures create conditions where heat, ...