Falling off a lift is often a fatal error. But it’s not the only way in which electricians die when making mistakes in how they use a lift. Electrocutions also ...

Boom lifts (more recently monikered as MEWPs) have gained significant rough-terrain capabilities in recent years. Although scissor lifts (another discussion) are explicitly referred to being "rough ...

The new Altec Teupen TC89AJplus features an 89-foot articulating and telescopic boom that delivers fast, precise access to hard-to-reach work areas, along with a newly designed high-performance boom ...

Telehandler or boom lift operators have been trained to know the weight and load center of each load they lift. There are cases where, despite following procedure, telehandlers have tipped due to ...

The three major causes of death when using these lifts are falling off, being on it when it tips over, and being electrocuted while on it. Here are best practices for avoiding these hazards when using ...

There are few pieces of equipment more versatile and more useful than the modest aerial lift. Whether they need access to high job sites, want an alternative to scaffolding or are eager to complete ...

Each job has its own unique set of challenges. For those requiring the use of an aerial lift, job tasks can be made even more difficult when working in tight spaces and around obstacles and/or ...

Scissor lifts have carved their vertical niche in both indoor and outdoor work, and manufacturers have expanded the number of electric models available based on demand from both rental houses and ...