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2 days 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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2 days 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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4 days 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 week 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.
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1 week ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) has announced the completion and availability of new shoring resources available to download from its website for free. The new documents include codes of safe practices and safety rules, inspection guidelines and forms, and safe practices and safety rules. All materials were developed by the SAIA’s Shoring Council, which has been working on the resources for more than a year now.
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1 week ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
AT-PAC, the U.S.-based scaffolding specialist and a division of Umdasch Industrial Solutions, is finalizing its strategy to implement a significant expansion across Europe, with multiple new branches set to open in the coming months. “We’re in the latter stages of opening several branches across Europe, which will strengthen our position and bring us closer to customers in key markets,” Paolo Zumaglini, CEO of Umdasch Industrial Solutions, told SA during Bauma.
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1 week ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
Superior Scaffold was called in by Clemens Construction recently to provide overhead protection and suspended scaffold for the renovation of the Miller Theater in Philadelphia. The Miller Theater in Philadelphia is undergoing an extensive renovation aimed at restoring its historic grandeur. The project, which includes major updates to the entrance and lobby, is part of a larger $30 million restoration effort.
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1 week ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released 2024 workplace injury and illness data collected from its Injury Tracking Application. Under federal recordkeeping rules, employers are required to electronically submit injury and illness data to OSHA. The data comes from 370,000 reports submitted on OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.
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1 week ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will host a virtual public hearing on its proposed rule to protect workers from hazardous heat exposure in indoor and outdoor workplaces on June 16. The public hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings, will begin at 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 16, and continue on subsequent weekdays if necessary.
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1 week ago | 
scaffoldmag.com | Lindsey Anderson
The Scaffold & Access Industry Association (SAIA) has announced that the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Board of Standards Review has officially approved ANSI/SAIA A11.6-2025, the latest standard for testing and rating scaffold planks. It takes effect May 1, 2026. The standard provides methods for testing and rating the performance of planks and decks used in scaffolding, shoring and forming applications.
