The schedule for the SAF-T Conference is taking shape, offering a variety of thought-provoking topics centered around safely using powered access, developing fall protection programs, and training access platform users through an array of technologies. Hosted by Maximum Capacity Media on July 24, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn., the live powered access safety event will take place in conjunction with the Scaffold & Access Industry Association’s Annual Convention at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

“Now in its sixth year, the SAF-T Conference has been held as a live event and as a web conference, providing information to thousands on the safe use of access platforms in North America,” said Guy Ramsey, president of Maximum Capacity Media and publisher of Lift and Access, official publication of the SAF-T Conference. “With presentations centered on the theme ‘Safety through Technology,’ operators, fleet managers, safety professionals, and equipment owners will learn the benefits of online training, interactive safety tools, and more at the SAF-T Conference this July.” Continue reading →

The 2012 SAF-T Conference Webinar Series will hold its second webinar on April 26 at 2 pm EDT with “Battery Maintenance for Best Performance.” Presented by Vicki Hall, director of quality & technical services, this webinar will present information addressing battery performance. Topics will include:

• The importance of measuring the state of charge of deep-cycle flooded batteries using voltage and specific gravity
• Understanding the state of charge of your batteries is important in maintaining their performance and extending their overall life-cycle.

Register for the webinar today!

The presentation will be sponsored by Trojan Battery Co. With over 85 years of experience, Trojan Battery Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced deep-cycle battery technology.

March 8, 2012—The 2012 SAF-T Conference Webinar Series is scheduled to kick off March 22 at 2 pm EDT with “Best Practices for Aerial Lift Training.”Presented by Jeff Stachowiak, national safety training director for Sunbelt Rentals, this webinar will review and explain in detail top industry concerns for aerial lift training. He also will discuss overcoming these challenges.

Topics to be reviewed include:

• Understanding the importance of proper general training and familiarization;
• Improper and proper training;
• Clarifying the confusion between general training and familiarization;
• Understanding who is qualified to be a trainer;
• Clarifying each party’s responsibility as they are stated in the standards; and
• The impact on insurance due to aerial lift injury and property damage.

There is no cost to attend this event. Sign up today to reserve your seat!

This presentation is sponsored by CertifyMeOnline.net, the industry’s leader in online interactive training and testing for powered material handling equipment and aerial lift equipment.

Each fall, Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Industrial Lift and Hoist, Crane Hot Line, and Lift and Access, hosts a webinar series specifically targeted for owners and users of aerial lifts. This year, the SAF-T Web Conference will take place over four days–Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8, and Dec. 15–with one presentation slated for each day.

The webinars are free for industry professionals. Sign up today to learn more about fall protection, adequate ground support, new regulations, and much more.