Maximum Capacity Media Confirms Agenda for SAF-T Conference

July 11, 2007 • Maximum Capacity Media, publisher of Lift and Access and Crane Hot Line magazines, reports it has finalized the agenda for the SAF-T Conference, which will be held Friday, July 20 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach, Calif. The one-day event immediately follows the Scaffold Industry Association's 35^th Annual Conference.

Agenda Topics and Speakers

8:30 a.m. Introduction

8:40 a.m. Key-Note Address
Intra-Industry Cooperation: The Key to Long-Term Success

Presented by Bruce Wilkinson, CSP

9:30 a.m. Recap of A92.5 and Review the A92.6 Standards

Presented by Tony Groat, AWPT

10:20 a.m. The Role of Fall Protection PPE in Aerial Lift Devices

Presented by Joe Feldstein, MSA Fall Protection

11:10 a.m. Fall Protection Discussion Panel

11:50 a.m. Telehandlers and Work Platform Requirements of B56.6

Presented by Dave Baxter, JLG Industries

1:00 p.m. Innovation in Training (New interactive operator training system)

Presented by Kelly Morstad, 3d Interactive, Inc.

1:30 p.m. The Real Costs of Failing to Train

Presented by Mark Monson, M2 Safety Solutions

2:25 p.m. Trainer and Operator Training Discussion Panel

3:10 p.m. Product Selection and How If Affects Safety

Presented by Brad Boehler, Skyjack, and Gary Riley, Midwest Aerials

3:50 p.m. Litigation 101: Lawsuits for Dummies

Presented by Todd Peterson of Dryden, Margoles, Schimaneck & Wertz

4:30 p.m. Summary of Event and Q&A

For complete details of the program, go to www.saf-tconference.com.

Operator and Instructor Training

Prior to the SAF-T Conference on July 18-19, Skyjack will be offering AWPT certified instructor and operator courses for scissor lifts and self-propelled boom lifts. Skyjack's Operator Safety Program, held in conjunction with AWPT and IPAF, exceeds ANSI, CSA, and ISO standards. Space is limited and available on a first come-first serve basis. To pre-register, contact Matt Rahn or Larry Nancarrow at 800-265-2738 or safetytraining@skyjack.com.

Sponsors

Major aerial lift manufacturers, rental houses, and training organizations are generously supporting the SAF-T Conference. These sponsors include:

Skyjack (Platinum)
JLG Industries (Gold)
AWPT, Inc. (Silver)
Genie Industries (Silver)
The Haulotte Group (Silver)
Snorkel (Silver)
Sunbelt Rentals (Silver)
Bil-Jax (Bronze)
Custom Equipment (Bronze)
UpRight (Bronze)

For more information or to register, go to www.saf-tconference.com.