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New ANSI Standards for 2019 - Time is Running Out

The new ANSI standards released in December 2018 affect all owners, operators and supervisors of aerial lifts including: booms, scissor lifts and under-bridge inspection machines. The new standards are designed to enhance safety and shift North American equipment standards closer to international standards - allowing companies and equipment manufacturers to be more competitive in the global marketplace.

The new standards place greater responsibility on the equipment user/owner regardless of whether they are a large maintenance operation or a small business that rents a scissor lift, boom lift, etc. for seasonal work. Employers, owners and operators must be in compliance by December 10, 2019.

Don’t get caught off guard. Learn more about the new ANSI A92.22 standards for Safe Use and ANSI A92.24 standards for Training.

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Review: Aichi Scissor Lifts

Product Name: Aichi Scissor Lift
Manufacturer: Toyota Industries Company
Interesting Features: 500-1000 lb capacity, 24-volt AC Drive Motors, Zero Degree Inside Turn Radius, High-efficiency Batter Charger
Price Range: $14,250-$24,500
Value for the money: Excellent
Recommended for: Construction, general warehousing, retail, facility maintenance, and general manufacturing applications.

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Scissor Lift, Cherry Picker or Boom Lift - Which One Do I Need?

Scissor lifts, cherry pickers and other aerial lifts can be a cost-effective alternative to scaffolding, but there isn’t a single, universal lift you can use for any task. The type of aerial lift you need depends on the job location, number of workers, height and other factors.

Choosing the wrong lift can cause delays, increases costs and the potential for an accident. This article explains the most common types of aerial lifts, the pros and cons of each and how to choose the right aerial lift equipment for your job.

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4 Great Reasons to Choose Toyota for your Next Scissor Lift Rental

Scissor lifts are great for a variety of tasks including: painting, warehouse rack maintenance and other overhead work. At TMH we now rent AICHI scissor lifts (a Toyota Industries Company). We have a variety of platform heights, widths, lengths, and weight capacities to meet your needs. Learn more about why Toyota-made AICHI scissor lifts are a smart choice for your next scissor lift rental.

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New Scissor Lifts for Sale and Rental

Scissor lifts, a type of aerial lift, are commonly found in warehouses, construction and manufacturing. They're also increasingly popular for facility maintenance, retail and entertainment use (think video shoots). Wherever there’s a job that needs to be done up high: painting, installation, etc., a scissor lift is a solid go-to.

What distinguishes a scissor lift from other types of aerial lifts are the cross-crossing arms beneath the platform that open and close like scissors as they lift and lower. In fact, OSHA classifies scissor lifts not as aerial lifts, but as mobile scaffolds. That said, the OSHA guidelines for scissor lifts are similar to those for other types of aerial lifts.

This article covers different types of scissor lifts and how to choose the right scissor lift for your operation.

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Scissor Lift Training and Safety

According to OSHA, the major causes of injuries and fatalities involving aerial lifts are: collapses or tip-overs, falls and electrocution. Though OSHA classifies scissor lifts as a mobile scaffolds (not aerial lifts), the safety guidelines are similar.

Scissor lifts can be used in place of a boom lift in warehouses, construction, manufacturing, video shoots and a many other industries. Scissor lifts are different from other types of aerial lifts mainly because the mechanism that does the lifting is a set of crossed beams that extend and close like scissors.