OSHA Publishes Long-Anticipated Cranes and Derricks Rule

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October 9, 2008	Vol. 5, Issue 19

2008 Lift and Access Equipment Showcase

Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Lift and Access, will host its annual Equipment Showcase Oct. 27-30, 2008. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz., and will allow scissor lift and telehandler manufacturers to feature equipment.

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OSHA Publishes Long-Anticipated Cranes and Derricks Rule

The public has 60 days to comment on OSHA's new crane and derrick rules.

October 9, 2008 - The long-awaited new OSHA rule governing use of cranes and derricks has been published in today's Federal Register. At 241 pages, it explains everything in the proposed rule, plus what is excluded from it and why. Comments and hearing requests are due by Dec. 8, 2008, giving the public just 60 days to review it and comment. Interested parties can submit comments, referencing Docket ID OSHA-2007-0066 or RIN No. 1218-AC01, via www.regulations.gov...Read Full Story

New York Buildings Department Overhauls Crane Operator Licensing

Orlando Passes Crane Safety Ordinance

Snorkel to Close Manufacturing Facility for One Week

Skyjack Gives Sneak Peak of Upcoming Articulating Boom Lifts

IPAF Launches North American Council

Manitowoc Adds Five-Axle to Line of All-Terrain Cranes

Write a Solid Rental Agreement
By Matthew Davis

Mattew Davis

Matthew Davis is a regional manager for National Insurance Specialists a Member of the Hylant Group out of Toledo, Ohio. National Insurance Specialists specializes in insuring rental and equipment dealers across the nation.

October 9, 2008 - When getting an insurance quote for your rental business, the insurer will usually ask for a copy of your current rental agreement. (If they don't, find a new insurance company.) Why is this document an important part of the underwriting process? What is the insurance company looking for? They are ensuring that you've done everything possible to protect your assets. And your rental agreement should contain key elements and verbiage that reduce everyone's level of risk...Read Full Story

JLG VP Engineering Retires, Replacement Named

Arnco's ecofil Tire Shows Company's Green Mission

Trojan Battery New AC Series Batteries Designed for AWPs

Manitex International Acquires Assets of Crane and Machinery, Schaeff Forklifts

Manitowoc Expands Germany Plant

Occupational Health and Safety Standards Available Online

AmQuip Hires National Crawler Crane Division Manager

Campton Hills, Ill., September 2008 - A 54-year-old crane operator was killed while cutting down trees. Authorities said the crane he was using the crane to remove several large trees when the boom broke off from the chassis and threw the man from the operator seat. The boom then landed across his body.

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