Expertise in work platforms and forklifts

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Anschlagen von Lasten – Anschlagmittel richtig auswählen und sicher einsetzen

Lifting loads – selecting and safely using lifting equipment

Safely attaching loads is one of the most demanding tasks when operating cranes , forklifts , and lifting equipment. Errors almost never occur during the lifting itself, but almost always result from misjudging the load capacity, type of attachment, or...

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Bedienerpflichten für Arbeitsbühnen und Stapler

Operator responsibilities for work platforms and forklifts

Anyone who operates aerial work platforms or forklifts bears responsibility – for themselves, others, and the machine. Only trained and authorized personnel may operate these devices. The most important responsibilities include daily visual and functional inspections , compliance with operating...

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Machinery Regulation 2027: What will change for you

Things are getting serious starting in January 2027 : The EU Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 will come into force – without a transition period. The new EN 1493 standard for vehicle lifts will also apply starting in Q1 2025. This...

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Sicherheits-KPIs für Mietgeräte: LTI, MTTR und MTBF einfach erklärt - BIBERGER

Safety KPIs for rental equipment: LTI, MTTR and MTBF simply explained

LTI, MTTR, and MTBF – three letter combinations that sound like spreadsheets and Excel, but in reality, they make the difference between a predictable fleet and costly downtime. Whether it's a work platform, forklift, or construction equipment – understanding these...

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DGUV regulations and principles for work platforms and forklifts – simply explained

Anyone who uses work platforms or forklifts cannot ignore the DGUV ( German Social Accident Insurance). The German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) provides the framework for safe and legally compliant operation with its regulations, rules, and principles. Sounds dry—but it's...

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TRBS und EN-Normen für Arbeitsbühnen & Stapler – Übersicht 2025 - BIBERGER

TRBS and EN standards for work platforms and forklifts – Overview 2025

TRBS and EN standards form the foundation for safety, qualification, and legal compliance when using aerial work platforms, forklifts, and telehandlers. Anyone who operates or rents such equipment must comply with a complex set of technical, organizational, and personnel requirements....

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EN standards for work platforms – what you really need to know

Anyone who wants to safely operate or rent work platforms cannot ignore the applicable EN standards. They regulate everything – from design and operation to rescue in an emergency. But which standard applies to which platform? What is mandatory, what...

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Rückhaltesysteme auf Arbeitsbühnen: Normen, Kräfte, Anschlagpunkte - BIBERGER

Restraint systems on work platforms: standards, forces, anchor points

Restraint systems are mandatory when working at heights. They secure the operator in the platform and prevent them from leaning too far out or falling. The key factors are where the anchorage is, which standards apply, and the actual forces...

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Risikoanalyse von Einsatzorten für Arbeitsbühnen und Stapler - BIBERGER

Risk assessment for mobile elevating work platforms: How to protect people, machines and projects

Anyone who uses work platforms, telehandlers, or forklifts bears responsibility – not only for the technology itself, but also for the location where it is used. A thorough risk analysis is therefore mandatory before any equipment even takes off or...

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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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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

Aerial work platforms: Overview of regulations, accident prevention regulations and safe practices

Anyone who works with a mobile elevating work platform assumes responsibility – for their own safety, for their colleagues, and for the smooth running of the construction site. To ensure everything runs safely, there are clear regulations in place. Here...

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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, the question: “What if this thing tips over?” Don't worry—you're...

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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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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 – definition, calculation and practical tips

When excavating excavations and trenches, the slope angle determines stability. It determines how steep the walls can be to prevent the soil from sliding. This protects not only construction workers and machinery, but also adjacent buildings and pipes. In this...

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Brückeninspektion nach DIN 1076: Vorschriften, Ablauf und Technik - BIBERGER

Bridge inspection according to DIN 1076: regulations, procedure and technology

The partial collapse of the Carola Bridge in Dresden in September 2024 tragically demonstrated the importance of regular bridge inspections. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the incident highlights the consequences of undetected damage. Bridges are essential components of our...

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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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Bodenbelastung durch Arbeitsbühnen: Grundlagen, Risiken und Lösungen - BIBERGER

Floor Load from work platforms: basics, risks and solutions

Floor load from work platforms and telehandlers Ground load is a key safety factor when using aerial work platforms and telehandlers. Incorrect assessment can lead to subsidence, tipping, or expensive structural damage. This guide shows you how to identify risks,...

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Arbeitsbühnen sicher transportieren – Planung, Durchführung und Kosten

Transporting work platforms safely – planning, implementation and costs

The decision to rent a work platform has been made, and the rental period has been set. Now comes a crucial step: transporting the work platform to the job site. Whether it's a short distance or a long distance, safe...

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Peitschen- oder Katapulteffekt: Einfach erklärt - BIBERGER

Whiplash effect in working platforms – cause, risk and prevention

The whiplash effect – also known as the catapult effect – is one of the most dangerous dynamic effects when working with aerial work platforms. It occurs when vibrations build up uncontrollably – triggered by abrupt movements, uneven ground, or...

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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 often creates uncertainty. Some consider it strictly forbidden, while others simply do it. The truth is: Exiting is only permitted in clearly justified exceptional cases – and then strictly according to the rules. Here...

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When working at heights or in the internal flow of goods, every detail counts. Unclear decisions cost time, money, and safety. The BIBERGER blog provides you with exactly the expert knowledge you need to act correctly from the start:

well-founded practical tips for operation, planning and safety
current information on legal requirements such as forklift license & DGUV
clear guidance on rental models, costs and equipment types
technical backgrounds that make the difference in practice

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