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Understanding and Meeting ANSI’s New Rules for Aerial Platforms
ANSI has changed its name for Aerial Work Platforms to Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, reclassified them into two groups and types, and established a new set of rules for their safe operation.
By Scott B. Lassila
June 11, 2020
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by Scott B. Lassila
Scott Lassila, Director of Aon Global Risk Consulting, specializes in workers’ compensation and general liability risk control, including: evaluation of management control systems applied to safety, program development, safety culture improvement, behavior-based safety and training. An OSHA Outreach Trainer for the 10- and 30-hour classes for both Construction and General Industry, Mr. Lassila is a Professional Member of American Society of Safety Engineers and holds the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), CSM Certified Safety Manager (CSM), and Approved Professional Source (APS) professional designations.
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