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The shortlist for this year’s International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) has been revealed, following the judges’ meeting on 28 January in Basel, Switzerland. Jointly organised by Access International and IPAF, the IAPAs celebrate best practice and excellence in the powered access industry. More than 100 entries across 13 award categories were received f ... more
The latest additions to Vertikals “Death Wish” series certainly don’t disappoint. The first, sent in by one of the magazine’s readers shows three men misusing a material elevator, riding the unprotected load deck/platform with a large panel sheet. The reader in question was concerned about what behaviour like this does for the reputation of the access industry, commenting: ... more
Two companies have been fined for safety failings after the director of one company fell through a skylight at the other company’s site. Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court heard how Touch Access Limited (TAL) of Bournemouth attended the site of Beagle Technology Group Limited (BTGL) to clean out roof gutters of the buildings. While carrying out this work the company director of TAL lost ... more
An Oxford based company has found itself in court after disturbing asbestos insulation board (AIB) at a school. Northampton Magistrates’ Court heard how Amey Communities Limited (ACL) were contracted to carry out roof refurbishment at Lings Primary School in Northampton in November 2014. During the course of this refurbishment workers from ACL disturbed AIB in a small plant room. An invest ... more
A company which manufactured and installed windows has been fined £36,000 after carrying out work in the West End of London with no measures to prevent the workers falling eight metres and after dropping part of a window onto the public area below. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard Ideal Glazing (Euro) Ltd carried out window installation work at Aldford House, Park Street, London, ... more
The turn of the New Year saw Local Cleaning Services contact Facelift about upgrading their current vehicle mounted access platform. Being experienced operators, having run their old vehicle mount for 13 years, the decision was made to replace it with one of Facelift’s 2006 Ascendant A22-17TJ’s. The unique working envelope that the Ascendant can offer, with extraordinary outreach capa ... more
Spotted on a block of local authority apartments in South East England, a window cleaner risking it all on a pitched roof four storeys up in search of that perfect shine. Complete with grey skies, droplets of water clinging to the trees, and a windblown plant pot, this man really hasn't picked the right day for this sort of foolery. A lone seagull has even stopped off to see what how he fares. ... more
It seems that a street in Langley, UK, is becoming a hot bed for Death Wish displays. A correspondent came across this extreme example on Willow Parade, in Langley. In his own words: “Just walking down the street and couldn’t believe my eyes! Mario Builders using a scissor lift as a material handler, guard removed from machine and no edge restraint. It goes on and on!” Thi ... more
Celebrate Facelift's 31st anniversary by claiming one of 31 free training places during the month of February when you place a hire. For further details call the training department on 01444 881166 quoting T4F31FEB. Call us now to book your place! ... more
Facelift are able to offer, for a short time only, new ex demonstration 2016 Nifty 120TPET trailer mounted access platforms which are available immediately. Featuring traction drive, bi-fuel petrol/battery option, and a telescopic upper boom, these top of the range, versatile, road towable platforms are perfect for those operators who regularly need to work at height at different locat ... more
