AEM Produces New Brush Chipper Safety Manual
Manual is intended to supplement, not replace, manufacturer operating manuals

MILWAUKEE (January 27, 2016) - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has produced a new brush chipper safety manual that outlines safe equipment operation, start-up and shutdown guidelines and maintenance precautions for a variety of brush chipper machine types.

Manufacturer members working through AEM’s Environmental & Reduction Equipment Council (EREC) provided content development and review, with input also provided by AEM’s Forestry Equipment Council.

Power Tool Institute Launches New User-Friendly Website
Mobile-responsive site is easy to use & find what you need

NATIONAL (January 27, 2016) — The Power Tool Institute (PTI) recently announced the launch of its new website. PTI’s new site features mobile compatibility and easy access to specific safety information for various tool types, including information for teachers to use in the classroom.

UL Publishes Standard for Integrating Health & Safety in the Workplace
Standard provides guidance for organizations to operationalize integrated health & safety programming

CHICAGO, Ill. (January 26, 2016) – UL’s Integrated Health & Safety Institute (IHSI) announced that it has published a new standard to address how closely aligning health and safety strategies can yield measurable benefits. 

ACT Construction Equipment Joins Bandit Authorized Dealer Network
Location is stocking Bandit's compact line with a wide range of hand fed chippers & stumpers in stock

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 27, 2016) - ACT Construction Equipment, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, joins Bandit Industries’ growing network of authorized dealers. ACT is stocking Bandit's compact line with a wide range of hand fed chippers and stumpers in stock and ready to show and demonstrate. They are fully stocked with parts and trained to service hand fed chippers and stump grinders.