articleCrushing or trapping is one type of hazard associated with the use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It is vital that operators and managers are aware of the potential hazards they might encounter on jobsites, so that they are better prepared in the event of the unexpected.
articleAt the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), we regularly receive calls from both end users and suppliers with questions regarding the documentation that should accompany overhead lifting equipment. Even though, in the UK at least, most of the relevant legislation has been in place since the 1990s, there is clearly still widespread confusion and misunderstanding surrounding this particular issue says LEEA regional manager – West Denis Hogan.
productProviding an effective solution for loading bays where the site does not allow a pit, or where only a shallow pit can be built, Tecmach post lifts are available in capacities up to 3000kg and platforms up to 3 x 2m, using 240V single phase power supply.
productThe International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) exists to promote the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide. That was the objective of its founding members and this is the theme at IPAF’s stand 200 at the APEX trade show from 24th to 26th June 2014 at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
productStannah Microlift is Europe’s largest selling range of service lifts and everyone’s answer to moving goods – from improving service in an eatery to moving cash in a casino.
productThe Stannah 2000kg goods passenger lift is supporting King’s College Hospital with a goods-accompanied lift solution.
articleThe Fork Lift Truck Association has emphasised that managers need to be aware of forklift-related dangers, in the wake of the prosecution of a company and one of its directors after a forklift accident.
articleMovetech UK has helped create stunning effects on ITV’s talent show The X-Factor by supplying a revolving stage turntable for one of their most recent live shows.
productGoldstar Heathrow, a growing freight handling company based at Heathrow Airport has in invested around £20,000 in specialist lifting equipment from SOMERSTOTALKARE, including a new set of Cable Free Lifts and Trailer Beam designed to specifically lift trailers in conjunction with column lifts from the leading supplier of heavy-duty vehicle lifting solutions.
productGebhardt installed a goods lift in an environmental research station at 2650 metres above sea level on Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze.
productA major high street retailer of domestic white goods and electrical equipment required a bespoke pallet elevator for its new factory and approached Lancashire based Blackstar Handling Systems, in partnership with Keymas to provide a solution.
productMaterials handling equipment specialist Lift Safe has made the lifting and moving of chemical containers much easier at the Tyne and Wear factory of filter manufacturer Essentra Components.
productFully fledged robot functions for simple gantry systems and automatic stackers can be designed more easily with the new robotics module in the Lenze FAST application software.
productThe Airflow GEN 2 Layer Lifter can accommodate both standard and Euro pallets (1200mm x 1000mm or 1200mm x 800mm), which means both types can be loaded and unloaded with the same machine.
articleThe merger must still clear regulatory hurdles, but if it completes, the combined firm – Konecranes Terex – will boast annual sales in the region of $10bn.
productWhen protecting a workforce in hazardous and high level environments, Ajax Safe Access has the optimum handling and protection solution.
productLift Safe and Svenema have teamed up to launch a range of battery-powered and electric lifters for clean-room environments.
newsThe Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has unveiled its new Innovation Fast Pitch presentations for LiftEx 2015, the UK’s leading exhibition for the lifting industry.
articleThe International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) reminds users to inspect and maintain mobile elevating working platforms.
articleAndrew Wright, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) learning and development manager urges the industry to inspire a new generation of overhead lifting equipment engineers.
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