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2 weeks ago | 
internationalrentalnews.com | Lindsey Anderson
RB: What major challenges are you facing in 2025? Mahesh Narang: All key metrics look healthy, with the only major uncertainty being the outcome of tariffs. That’s the one unknown. Otherwise, customers are generally optimistic about the year ahead. It may not match last year, but it should still be strong. The biggest challenge is managing uncertainty. Once the situation becomes clear we’ll know how to compete.
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3 weeks ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
When Formula 1 announced its return to Las Vegas, the expectations were sky-high. Hosting a race on the iconic Las Vegas Strip introduced immense logistical hurdles – not the least of which involved providing safe, efficient pedestrian access across the race track.
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3 weeks ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
Over the past 12 months, what has the council been actively working on? Since we last caught up, the Canadian Council has shifted focus and seen some exciting growth in terms of participation. After last year’s Convention in Denver, SAIA staff had put out a call for interested volunteers, which was super helpful. We were able to see our numbers increase from about a dozen regular participants to a grand total of 30 at time of writing.
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3 weeks ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
Should you be concerned if you or your employer was issued a de minimis violation? And what if you were told you should behave rather than shall behave? What are the consequences of that choice? Well, if it involves the U.S. OSHA standards/regulations, it would be beneficial to know the answers.
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3 weeks ago | 
accessbriefing.com | Lindsey Anderson
MEC has made the first shipments of its 66-RJ diesel telescopic boom, an addition to the company’s MAX series of booms. One of the main features of the 66-RJ is its 6-foot (1.9m) multi-directional jib, delivering 135 degrees of vertical articulation and 120 degrees of horizontal rotation, plus 180 degrees of platform rotation.
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3 weeks ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
Skyline Saffold honored with SAIA award Skyline Scaffold’s work on the Cedar Creek and Pyramid Dam spillways was awarded the 2024 Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) Industrial Collaborative Project of the Year Award. This prestigious accolade honors projects that exemplify outstanding collaboration and innovation within the scaffold and access industry. The award was presented during the SAIA’s Annual Convention & Exposition held on October 3, 2024, in Denver.
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3 weeks ago | 
accessbriefing.com | Lindsey Anderson
RP Rents of Naperville, IL, is the first U.S. dealer to add the all-new Magni TH 6.19 telehandler to its rental fleet. Magni debuted the new unit earlier this year. “RP Rents’ early move to bring the TH 6.19 to Chicago contractors shows exactly why they’re a leader in their market,” said Matt Lyons, CSO of Magni America.
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3 weeks ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
On June 17, the Scaffold & Access Industry Association’s (SAIA) Region 5 will host a free regional event featuring a tour of Layher’s manufacturing facility, presentations, lunch and a rescue fall protection demo.
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3 weeks ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
Jevon Wooden, CEO, BrightMind Consulting Group, sits down with SA Editor Lindsey Anderson to discuss why construction leadership should be integrating emotional intelligence into their management framework. Wooden will expand upon the topic when he presents at the Scaffold & Access Industry Association’s Annual Convention and Expo, set for August 5-8 in Fort Worth, TX. (Click here for information and registration.)
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1 month ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction annual event is being held this week in conjunction with Construction Safety Week. Employers across the nation are being urged to dedicate time this week to engage their employees in crucial conversations about fall hazards and preventative measures. The nationwide “Safety Stand-Down,” organized annually, encourages a pause in routine work to allow for direct dialogue and training focused on mitigating risks associated with falls.
