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Work platforms have become indispensable in the construction and industrial sectors. They enable safe working at heights and offer significantly more flexibility than conventional scaffolding or ladders. However, any work at height always involves a certain amount of risk. Falls...

The slope angle – everything you need to know When excavating excavation pits and trenches, the slope angle plays a crucial role in stability. It determines how steep the walls of an excavation pit or trench can be in order...

Aerial work platforms are versatile helpers on construction sites, in industry and in maintenance. But anyone who wants to operate them also bears a great deal of responsibility. Incorrect operation can result in serious accidents. This is precisely why annual...

Off-road work platforms are the first choice when work is to be carried out in difficult terrain. With their crawler chassis and sophisticated technology, they can handle even the most difficult of locations. But who needs such work platforms, when...

The ground load of aerial work platforms is a critical factor that significantly affects the safety and efficiency of using these devices. Simply put, ground load is the weight that an aerial work platform exerts on the ground. Too much...

The decision to rent a work platform has been made and the rental period is set. Now one of the most important tasks is at hand: transporting the work platform from A to B. Whether it is a short project...

Even experienced aerial work platform operators may not be familiar with the term " whip effect " or " catapult effect ", but its importance for occupational safety and the trouble-free operation of these devices cannot be ignored. The whip...

After we have flexibility of different platform sizes for working at heights, another critical issue is now coming into focus: entering and exiting the work basket of a mobile elevating work platform at height. Managing these processes regularly raises questions and requires...

In our last post, we looked in detail at the safety devices on aerial work platforms . Today, we will focus on a particular aspect of these safety devices: the emergency lowering mechanisms. These are crucial for the safe and...

Imagine getting into a high-performance sports car but no one has checked the brakes beforehand. A worrying scenario. This comparison may sound extreme, but in the world of aerial work platforms and forklifts, it is more real than you think....

Aerial work platforms allow you to work safely at heights, but they do involve risks. Robust safety equipment is therefore essential. In this article, we will introduce the most important safety features of aerial work platforms - from sturdy guardrails...

In every company, they are indispensable companions in daily work: tools and machines. But their provision is only part of the whole. Behind the apparently simple handling of these work tools lies a world full of responsibility and legal obligations...

In many industries, work platforms are indispensable tools for reaching heights. Whether on construction sites, in warehouses or during maintenance work - work platforms enable safe access to hard-to-reach places. But even experienced professionals occasionally make mistakes when using these...

When it comes to occupational safety, there should be no compromises. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPEgA) are not just accessories, but a vital component for everyone who works in demanding work...

When it comes to lifting and moving loads, load diagrams are an indispensable tool. They guide you safely through the complex requirements and ensure that lifting operations are carried out safely and efficiently. In this guide, we'll explain the basics,...