Jenny Lescohier

201 N. Main St.

Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

US

Editor

Jenny is a former editor of Rental magazine. She was also the editor of Construction Zone Safety and IPAF Elevating Safety, two annual supplements targeted to the construction and rental markets.

[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: Training Requirements for Mast Climbing Platforms - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE

Kevin O'Shea, director of safety and training at AGF Access Group, talks about training requirements for erecting and using mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), one of the safest means of performing work at height on particularly complex projects.

[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: How Virtual Reality Is Changing MEWP Training - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE

Jim Colvin, president and CEO of Serious Labs, talks about how virtual reality simulators work and why they can have a massive impact on mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) training and safety.

[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: How to Perform a Jobsite Risk Assessment - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE

Bal Guerrero, United Academy director with United Rentals, talks about new requirements for jobsite risk assessments included in the upcoming ANSI standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) which go into effect December 2019.

[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: What Is a Safe Use Plan and Why You Need One - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE

Scott Owyen, senior training manager for Genie, talks about new ANSI requirements for a Safe Use Plan for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), outlining specific requirements for operators and jobsite supervisors.

[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: New Training Standard Clearly Defines Responsibilities - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE

Tony Groat, North America Manager of IPAF, talks about the new training standard which goes into detail about specific responsibilities for MEWP users, owners, dealers, operators, occupants and jobsite supervisors.

[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: New Standards Go Into Effect This December - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE

In Episode 1 of this series, Tony Groat, North America Manager of IPAF, talks about new ANSI standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and why equipment owners and users need to be ready.

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How to Select the Best Concrete Cutting Tool for Your Job

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of concrete cut-off machines and diamond chainsaws will help you determine which tool is right for your job.

[PODCAST] New ANSI Standards will Affect How MEWPs Work in the Field

Genie's Sr. Director of Product Management Chad Hislop gets Chris Wood up to speed on ANSI standards and Genie's global effort to harmonize fleets

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Prevent, Predict and Prescribe with Today’s Software Solutions for Maintenance

Today’s management software programs make it easier than ever before to be proactive about fleet maintenance, provided you have the know-how and manpower to take advantage of the technology.

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[PODCAST] IPAF Urges Industry Collaboration on MEWP Accident Reporting Project to Promote Safety and Reduce Fatalities

Diego Bustamante, IPAF Mexico and South US representative, talks about the importance of industry participation in IPAF's MEWP Accident Reporting Project to promote the safest use of powered access equipment and reduce potential injuries and fatalities.

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[PODCAST] Minnesota Equipment Rental Business Owner Talks About Staying Relevant in Today's High-Tech World

Steve Mau, owner/president of Brainerd General Rental in Brainerd, MN talks with Rental Editor Jenny Lescohier about the challenges he faces as a rental business owner in the age of labor scarcity and technology that's leapfrogging at a breakneck pace.

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Why New ANSI Standards Matter to Your Business

Most in the equipment rental industry are aware there are changes to ANSI standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) that go into effect this December. Many, however, still don’t fully understand what this means to them and their business.

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[BLOG] Contractors Renting More Lead the Charge Toward More Sustainable Work

A generation ago, it was still all about what you owned. What kind of car did you drive? How big was your house? How many toys did you have? Or if you were a contractor, how many pieces of equipment were on your lot?

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[PODCAST] Why New ANSI Standards Matter to Your Business

Terry Dolan, president and CEO of Hy-Brid Lifts by Custom Equipment, talks with Rental Editor Jenny Lescohier about what users need to understand about new ANSI standards that go into effect this December.

Brad Boehler Begins Two-Year IPAF Presidency with Eye on Connecting with Members

The Canadian native was inaugurated to a two-year term as president of IPAF this past March at the IPAF Summit in Dubai. One could easily argue there’s no one better suited to taking IPAF to the next level in North America.

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OSHA is Law – Why Should I Care About ANSI Standards?

People in construction know OSHA as the ultimate authority on safety - so what is all this news about new ANSI standards? Industry experts explain why industry regulatory standards are relevant and need to be complied with.

Don’t Just Survive, Thrive

Fear won’t help you thrive. To thrive, a verb Webster defines as “to prosper; flourish,” requires much more than that.

Dot Your Is and Cross Your Ts

When all else is equal, it comes down to how the customer feels about doing business with you.

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Dedicated Trencher vs. Loader and Trencher Attachment

Trencher manufacturers that also make loaders that wield trencher attachments allow there are uses for both and situations in which one is better than the other.

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A+ Rental Marred by Lack of Accountability

Ubiquitous in rental inventories, walk-behind trenchers are simple, durable creatures that typically go out on rent and come back without incidence. And so it was with this particular rental… if there even was a rental at all.

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EFI Changing the Game for Gas Engines

Technology used in autos for decades has only recently been incorporated into general-purpose engines in response to customer demand for fuel efficiency and easier starting

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Break Old Patterns, Do Something Different

The sentiment is similar to the old saying, “If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always gotten.” The point is, thinking and talking about change is never enough, it requires action.

What You Do Matters

Your approach to your role as an equipment supplier and an employer could mean the difference between a customer or an employee going home at the end of the day.

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ANSI for Rental Houses – How Do You Comply?

Most everyone working in equipment rental these days has likely heard that ANSI A92 standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) go into effect this December. Significantly fewer, however, have a solid handle on what this means to their business.