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Here you can find out more about our work with aerial work platforms and forklifts . We will show you how our machines make your projects easier and safer. We will also give you tips on correct handling, maintenance and the latest trends in the industry.

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Outdoor-Arbeitsbühnen & Stapler: Welche Maschinen fürs Gelände? - BIBERGER

Outdoor work platforms & forklifts: Which machines for off-road use?

Unpaved terrain isn't an exception—it's a common occurrence in many industries: from maintenance in gravel pits to assembly and industrial operations on conveyor systems to construction in wind or solar farms. This is precisely where the distinction between what works...

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Arbeitsbühnen für Energieversorger: Sicher arbeiten an Stromnetz & Trafostation - BIBERGER

Work platforms for energy suppliers: Working safely on power grids and transformer stations

In the energy supply industry, every action counts – and every minute. Maintenance, troubleshooting, and new connections often take place under time pressure and under high voltage. Work platforms provide the necessary access at height – safe, precise, and tailored...

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Eng, verwinkelt, schwer zugänglich: Höhenzugang für den städtischen Einsatz - BIBERGER

Narrow, winding, difficult to access: Height access for urban use

Working at height in urban areas presents unique challenges. Limited space, narrow access routes, sensitive subsurfaces, and stringent safety regulations make the use of work platforms and mobile cranes challenging. At the same time, precise work is essential – whether...

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Mechanische Zylindersicherung am Teleskopstapler: Pflicht für sicheres Arbeiten - BIBERGER

Mechanical cylinder protection on the telehandler: mandatory for safe working

Maintenance and repairs on telehandlers are routine – but dangerous if performed without proper safety precautions. Especially when working under the lifting cylinder, only one reliable protection is available: the mechanical cylinder lock. In this article, you'll learn why it's...

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Alle Hubarbeitsbühnen Vorschriften im Überblick - BIBERGER

All mobile elevating work platform regulations at a glance

Anyone who works with a mobile elevating work platform assumes responsibility – for themselves, for others, and for the safe operation of the construction site. To ensure this, there are clear regulations in place. This article shows you in a...

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Kann eine Hebebühne umfallen? Das sagt die Praxis – und die Statistik - BIBERGER

Can a lifting platform tip over? This is what practice says – and the statistics.

You're standing in the basket of a work platform for the first time – 36 meters above the ground. Below you: nothing but air and technology. And suddenly it comes: “What if this thing tips over?” Don't worry—you're not the...

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Unfall mit Arbeitsbühne? So reagierst du im Ernstfall richtig - BIBERGER

Accident with a work platform? How to react correctly in an emergency

An accident involving a work platform isn't a theoretical risk —it can happen at any time, often suddenly and unexpectedly. This makes it all the more important to be prepared. Because if you know what to do in an emergency,...

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Teleskoparbeitsbühnen sicher fahren und rangieren: So geht’s richtig - BIBERGER

Driving and maneuvering telescopic work platforms safely: How to do it right

Working with telescopic boom lifts requires not only height, but also control – right from the start. Many users concentrate on operating the basket, but most incidents occur during driving and maneuvering. The platform is tilted, drives over an edge,...

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Verkehrsnah arbeiten? So gelingt der sichere Einsatz von Arbeitsbühnen - BIBERGER

Working close to traffic? How to use work platforms safely

The use of aerial work platforms in close proximity to roads or highways is anything but routine. Every move counts – and every meter of distance from the roadway. Anyone who wants to work safely and efficiently in traffic-related areas...

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Gabelstapler Arbeitskorb vs. echte Arbeitsbühne: Was ist mit dem Stapler erlaubt? - BIBERGER

Forklift work basket vs. real work platform: What is permitted with the forklift?

Whether in the warehouse, on the factory premises or during quick maintenance work – the question always arises: Is a work basket for the forklift sufficient for working at heights, or is a fully-fledged work platform required? What seems practical...

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Gurtpflicht auf Arbeitsbühnen: Wann ist die Hubarbeitsbühnen Absturzsicherung Pflicht? - BIBERGER

Seat belt requirement on work platforms: When is fall protection on mobile elevating work platforms mandatory?

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...

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Böschungswinkel im Bauwesen – Bedeutung, Berechnung, Vorschriften - BIBERGER

Slope angle in construction – meaning, calculation, regulations

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

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Alles zur jährlichen Unterweisung für Bediener von Hubarbeitsbühnen - BIBERGER

Everything you need to know about the annual training for operators of aerial work platforms

Aerial work platforms are indispensable tools on construction sites, in industry, and in maintenance. However, those who operate them bear a great deal of responsibility – incorrect operation can lead to serious accidents. Therefore, annual training is required by law...

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Gelände-Arbeitsbühnen: sicherer Stand für Baustellen und anspruchsvolle Projekte - BIBERGER

Off-road work platforms: safe standing for construction sites and demanding projects

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...

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Bodenbelastung durch Arbeitsbühnen: Grundlagen, Risiken und Lösungen - BIBERGER

Floor contamination from work platforms: basics, risks and solutions

The ground load of aerial work platforms is a critical factor that significantly influences the safety and efficiency of these devices. Simply put, ground load is the weight a mobile elevating work platform exerts on the ground. Excessive ground load...

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Von A nach B: So gelingt der reibungslose Transport von Arbeitsbühnen - BIBERGER

From A to B: Transporting work platforms safely

You've decided to rent a work platform , and the rental period has been set. Now you face one of the most important tasks: transporting the work platform from point A to point B. Whether it's a short project nearby...

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Peitschen- oder Katapulteffekt: Einfach erklärt - BIBERGER

Whip or catapult effect: Simply explained

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

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Darf man den Arbeitskorb in der Höhe verlassen? Was erlaubt ist – und was nicht - BIBERGER

Entering and leaving the work basket of a mobile elevating work platform in working position

Leaving the work basket at height is a topic that repeatedly causes uncertainty. Some consider it strictly forbidden, while others simply do it – regardless of regulations or risks. The fact is: There are clear rules regarding when and how...

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Der Notablass: Funktion und Lage des Notablasses - BIBERGER

The emergency release: How the most important emergency function works

What should you do if the platform stops responding, but the cage is still 25 meters high? Activate the emergency lowering device? This safety feature ensures that you can safely return to the ground in an emergency – even if...

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Tägliche Sicht- und Funktionskontrolle bei Arbeitsbühnen - BIBERGER

Visual and functional check: Why it is mandatory before every use

You'd never get into a truck without having its brakes checked. So why would you get into a construction machine, aerial work platform, or forklift? What is self-evident for vehicles is often forgotten for mobile elevating work platforms and industrial...

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From railings to emergency stops: safety devices on work platforms

Work platforms enable safe and efficient work at heights – when used correctly. A key factor here: the integrated safety features. They protect the operator, prevent accidents, and ensure that all legal requirements are met. In this article, you'll learn...

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Einweisung vs. Unterweisung: Das sind die Unterschiede - BIBERGER

Instruction vs. instruction: These are the differences

Tools and machinery are indispensable in every company – but they also come with responsibility. Providing them alone is not enough: Those who provide work equipment must also inform employees about potential hazards and fulfill legal obligations. A central component...

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Die 10 häufigsten Fehler im Umgang mit Hubarbeitsbühnen - BIBERGER

The 10 most common mistakes when using aerial work platforms

Aerial work platforms are sophisticated, powerful, and safe – when used correctly. But that's precisely where the problem lies: Many mistakes aren't made out of ignorance, but rather out of routine, time pressure, or simply carelessness. And that's precisely what...

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PSA und PSAgA: Alles Wichtige zur Persönlichen Schutzausrüstung (gegen Absturz) - BIBERGER

PPE and PPEgA: Everything you need to know about personal protective equipment (against falls from height)

When it comes to occupational safety, there are no compromises. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal protective equipment against falls from a height (PPEgA) are required by law – and are often vital in everyday workplace life. They reliably protect...

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