
Manitex Valla launches new 11-ton, remotely operated, Electric Mobile Crane
Manitex Valla of Italy, subsidiary of the US based Manitex international has just launched the all new V 110 R Electric Mobile Crane – which is battery operated and remote controlled.

WITH STRENGTH AND RIGHT
There are many obstacles to overcome in the disaster response field. Too many times, response teams don’t take the time to connect with the community we are serving and overcome the fears of the survivors. That’s what we set out to do in this film. When we become part of the communities we serve, we can help restore the broken, bring healing to the hurt and remove the monuments of hopelessness.

15 Times People Didn't Know the Meaning of Safety
"Safety first" is a common mantra in the workplace, but why do some people not take it seriously? As the old adage goes, "you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink!"
Humans can be rebellious by nature, so it's no mystery that some will completely ignore well-intended rules and regulations for their own safety. That being said, it seems that some people really have a death wish.
In this article, we'll take a look at some interesting examples of people who really don't seem to care about their safety.

What is so special about the arborist community? - TreeStuff Asks
Whether it's at a tree climbing competition, a conference, or just hanging out in the truck, arborists are a friendly and welcoming bunch. They're also always eager to share information, trade ideas, and help their peers.

Tree care after snow: We ask an arborist questions about tree and shrub protection
https://www.northjersey.com/story/life/2021/02/05/tree-bush-care-after-snow-we-ask-arborist-shrub-protection/4393266001/

HOW TO STAY WARM WHEN WORKING IN THE COLD
Hard work doesn’t stop just because it’s cold outside. We’ve put together tips so you can get your work done comfortably and safely, even during the cold winter months.

Minimizing Load Forces - TreeStuff's Micro Rigging Lab Featuring Craig Bachmann
Craig Bachmann, Lead Arborist & Manager at Tree133 LLC heads into the lab to take a look at minimizing load forces. Craig shows us it's all about the angles. Craig Bachmann is a card carrying OSHA-30 Safety Trainer. Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Worker - Climber Spec., ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, and SDOT Tree Service Provider.

Demag launches 80t all terrain
Demag has expanded its all terrain crane portfolio under 100t capacity, with the introduction of the 80t four-axle AC 80-4.
In the past, the manufacturer has offered a crane of this capacity class, the AC 80-2. Explaining the reasons behind the launch of this model, product marketing manager Michael Klein said that the “worldwide success” of the previous model showed there’s significant demand in the market for an 80t all terrain crane. “In fact, a large number of customers kept confirming this time and time again,” he added.

Torrington arborist, artist Blackman aims to open gallery, studio in March
TORRINGTON — Paul-Robert Blackman is an arborist and an artist, felling trees for customers and then taking them home to create furniture and art.
He’s poised to open his gallery and studio, Artist’s Tree Inc., in the Still River Plaza on Winsted Road by the middle of March. The opening is a step forward in Blackman’s quest to bring people together in any way possible, using art and music.

LIFTCO RAISES THE BAR IN CRANE SAFETY
When it comes to moving heavy objects in warehouses and on worksites, having safe reliable cranes is of prime importance.

Blast from the Past / 1961: A new river crossing
A tall mobile crane was used to remove the wooden forms from recently completed steel-reinforced concrete piers for the new Spalding Bridge being built across the Clearwater River in Idaho in this Lewiston Tribune photo taken in July 1961.

Innovator of Remote Control Grapplesaw Crane Lease Model, Justin Hartmann (Canary Tree) Partners With Tree Leads Today
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Don Dowd, owner of tree lead marketing company Tree Leads Today, announced his new partnership with Justin Hartmann of Canary Tree. As soon as Don Dowd saw Justin Hartmann's short-term grapplesaw crane leasing model, he knew it was the perfect solution for his clients who struggle to keep pace with their backlog of work.

Urban Rigging - TreeStuff's Micro Rigging Lab Featuring Krista Strating
World-Class champion arborist, Krista Strating demonstrates a controlled rigging simulation in an urban environment. Watch this pro in action as she explains the process step by step.

Crane Safety: 11 Tips for Accident Prevention
BigRentz Director of Digital Audience Lior Zitzman provides 11 crane safety tips, including guidelines for crane travel, crane set up, crane rigging and safe lifting.

Understanding The Connection: Human Activity Recognition, Safety And Productivity
As technology continues to evolve, researchers find more uses for activity recognition, most recently in the industrial sector.

President Biden picks former United Steelworkers safety official to lead OSHA
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has tapped James S. Frederick, a Pittsburgh-area workplace safety advocate who worked for the United Steelworkers for more than two decades, to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, signaling tougher federal enforcement on employers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rope pull technology for LTC 1050-3.1
Liebherr now offers a shorter boom featuring rope extension technology as an alternative option to the Telematik fast cycle technology system for its LTC 1050-3.1 compact crane.

How to Set Up a Double Whip Tackle & Mechanical Advantage w/ Taylor Hamel
DMM Technical Representative Taylor Hamel demonstrates how to set up a double whip tackle for tensioning and lowering a tree limb in TreeStuff's Micro Rigging Lab. The mini trees make it easy to see how using two blocks can provide a huge benefit when rigging out limbs.

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS PLEDGE TO WORK WITH BIDEN AND HARRIS TO MOVE COUNTRY FORWARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) president Dennis Slater congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on their inauguration and pledged that equipment manufacturers will actively support the efforts of the new Administration to confront our nation’s many challenges, chief among them, ending the pandemic and ensuring a safe and rapid economic recovery:

SafetyWatch: Winter pruning wisdom
The winter season is often the best time to prune trees because it’s easier for tree care professionals to spot diseases and dead wood due to a lack of foliage and insects, according to Manny Nassar, technical adviser for the Davey Institute, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Co.
“I tell my guys to look for anything that looks dead or diseased, anything that’s crossing or rubbing,” says Nassar, who has been with Davey for 15 years. “From there, they can start working on structure. Also, you never want to move more than a quarter of growth on a tree at one time.”