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JLG's G12-55A telescopic handler offers 12,000-lb. maximum capacity with outriggers down or up. With outrigger support, the JLG forklift operator can lift 5,000 lbs. to its full 55-ft. maximum height, or provide 42-ft. forward reach with 3,500-lb. capacity. On tires alone, the JLG telehandler can lift 4,000 lbs. to a height of 55 ft., or 500 lbs. at 37-ft. forward reach.

JCB's 510-56 Loadall telescopic handler offers 10,000-lb. maximum capacity, as well as the option of lifting on tires or with front-mounted stabilizers. With stabilizer support, the JCB telehandler can lift 4,000 lbs. to its full 56-ft. height, or provide 42-ft. forward reach with 3,000-lb. capacity. On tires alone, the JCB 510-56 forklift can lift 3,000 lbs. to a height of 52 ft. or 300 lbs. at 42-ft. forward reach.

The Skyjack SJ 6826 RT scissor lift offers the same industry leading rugged, robust, and reliable design features that have made Skyjack scissor lift's famous. Equipped with an exclusive Crossover Symmetrical 4WD system for superior traction, and featuring 50% gradeability, this powered access machine can operate on the most challenging job site terrain.

CTE has released a video that explains the various steps for the proper use of the harnesses, starting with the first information regarding the fit (almost like a jacket), then it analyzes the various points of locking legs, fixing belts and connecting the cord, so to be ready to work safely at height. In this sense, we need to be careful for any simple everyday things, because they need always a lot of attention.

The ReachMaster BlueLift B72 Series is one of four powered access models in the series, which ranging in platform height from 39 to 72 feet. The BlueLift B72 powered lifts are easy to operate indoors and out, and it is dual powered with 110V and the Honda 440ix or Hatz diesel engine and single door access. The ReachMaster BlueLift Series is ideal for the rental industry, window cleaners, tree care industry and building maintenance among others.

 

The VertAlert, manufactured by T.A. Pelsue Co., verbally warns the lift operator if the safety harness lanyard has not been properly attached to the lift anchor point. The VertAlert will not allow the lift to proceed up until it has verified this proper attachment. It will also collect and store data on lift activity including safety violations and if any attempts were made by the operator to circumvent this safety system.

Joe Mastanduno, rental account manager for John Deere Construction & Forestry, discusses the upcoming opportunities for Tier 4 engines. These engine will be included in the majority of lifting equipment, including cranes, aerial lifts, and rough-terrain forklifts. The presentation was made during the 2012 SAF-T Conference webinar series. For more videos from this series, visit www.saf-tconference.com.

The chain wear gauge from FB is a professional chain elongation measuring tool available for measuring chain wear on imperial pitch leaf chain, forklift chain, and roller chain.

The FB chain gauge iis widely used for the thorough examination of lifting equipment in the LOLER and PUWER regulations. If you are inspecting lifting equipment, with leaf chain fitted, the FB chain gauge should be in your toolbox.

Sponsored by the Scaffold & Access Industry Association, this SAF-T Conference presentation focuses on aerial lift inspections. Bob Bartley, director of technical services for Genie Industries, discusses general safety guildelines, inspection responsibilities and frequency, inspection forms, and more