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Tips for Applying to a Warehouse Job
With proper forklift training, you have a better chance than other drivers of getting that warehouse job. If you noticed a recent internet or newspaper ad about a warehouse job, it’s time to apply!...
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Everything You Need to Know About Aerial Lifts
If you drive a forklift, you may be interested in another piece of equipment that offers great job security for well-trained operators: aerial lifts. Here are a few things about aerial lifts you need...
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Hazards Associated with Aerial Lifts
In October 2013, we published a blog about a fatal accident involving an aerial lift in Butte Montana. A 46-year-old man was thrown from the bucket of a lift vehicle when it fell over on its side. In...
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Boom Lift Gets Up-Close & Personal with Fenway Park’s Famous “Green Monster”
Boston’s Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox, has witnessed many historic baseball moments in its storied past. There was Carlton Fisk’s famous foul-pole homerun during Game 6 of the 1975 World Series....
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The Most Unusual Uses for Aerial Lifts
99% of the time, aerial lifts are used for typical on-the-job tasks. If you’ve ever been in an aerial lift or know someone who spends a lot of time in one, it’s probably for things like painting,...
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Beginner Aerial Lift FAQ’s
Are you new to aerial lifts? Looking to get a job in the industry? We’ve put together list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) for anyone curious about these essential maintenance and construction...
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Don’t Load Down: Aerial Lift Tips
When operating an aerial lift, some tasks will require you to use aerial platforms. When doing so, there are a number of risks involved that can easily lead to a dangerous situation. When working at an...
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What is OSHA?
Somewhere, at this very moment, someone in the United States is violating a safety procedure. It could be something minor, such as not wearing gloves during one final warehouse task. But it could also...
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Some State OSHA Fines May Increase Soon
Wyoming’s state OSHA department is considering changing the law to hold companies more responsible for workplace safety incidents, especially those that result in the death of an employee. Lawmakers...
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Where Can You Use an Aerial Lift?
Aerial lifts are used in a diversity of settings and in a number of different industries. From warehouses and construction sites to material handling facilities, an aerial lift can be operated just...
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Should I Buy a Used Scissor Lift or Aerial Lift On eBay?
Old Atari games, comic books, clothes, art, and electronics – you can buy & sell just about anything on eBay. Should I Buy a Used Scissor Lift or Aerial Lift On eBay? What about aerial lifts and...
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Five Common Hazards & Problems for Aerial Lift Operators
FacilitiesNet recently published a helpful article on different dangers and safety concerns that all aerial lift operators and aerial work platform (AWP) workers should be aware of. The article, which...
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How to Prevent Aerial Lift Accidents
In many ways, avoiding aerial lift, aerial work platform (AWP) and scissor lift accidents is simply a matter of common sense. If it doesn’t seem right or safe, well…you probably shouldn’t do it. Then...
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Chicago Aerial Lift Certification: How Training Helps
The City of Big Shoulders, Chicago is the 3rd-most populous city in the United States, and the unquestioned capital of the Midwest region. With over 10 million people in the metropolitan area, a...
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Jobs Open With Atlanta Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification
Home to the 1996 Olympics, a rich Civil American history, and growing opportunities for residents of all ages–Atlanta is a bustling Georgian city with a bright future. With sprawling infrastructure...
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Increase Wages with Aerial Lift Certification in Philadelphia
Although steeped in the past with historic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Philadelphia is quickly paving its way as a modern American city. The city’s Mayor, Jim Kenney,...
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The 5 Most Common Aerial Lift Accidents
Due to the massive size and weight of an aerial lift, many factors affect their level of safety, or in many cases, danger. When a worker is not properly trained to operate an aerial lift, serious...
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The Key to Aerial Lift Safety: Fall Protection
According to OSHA, falls from aerial lifts are one of the top causes of injuries and fatalities on work sites. Safety features have been added and improved on aerial lifts and other machines, but...
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Top 5 Aerial Lift Hazards and How to Avoid Them
OSHA states that the top hazards associated with aerial lifts are electrocutions, falls from elevations, tip-overs and collapses, being struck by falling objects, and ejections from the aerial lift...
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The Importance of Fall Protection
The most common cause of fatal accidents on work sites in the construction industry are from falls, according to the 2014 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report made by the Bureau of Labor...
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