Archive for March, 2009

IPAF; ensuring the safety of those working at height

Monday, March 30th, 2009

A look at how IPAF work with governments to produce training schedules that will increase the safety of those working on powered access machinery.

The International Powered Access Federation or IPAF for short is a body that over the last twenty five years has strived to promote safe working procedures for powered access machinery workers. It has attempted to pursue these goals by producing training schedules for these workers so they have knowledge of safety issues and how to implement safe working practices. Formed in 1983 IPAF has worked towards these objectives as a non-profit organisation producing training guidelines and setting the standard in terms of safety procedures in the world of powered access.

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Why PASMA Training is vital when working at height

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

A look at the necessity for trained professionals when assembling or using mobile access towers.

PASMA is the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association, it sets out to promote the safe use and construction of alloy framed access towers. It has been in existence since the mid seventies and since that time has developed training programs for its members. Due to this long running heritage a PASMA certificate has become the industry standard in the access tower business.

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Abrasive wheel training; a vital responsibility for employers

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Advice to business owners concerning the importance of employee training for those using abrasive wheel equipment.

A large number of industries use abrasive wheel machinery for all manner of purposes. In many of these industries the abrasive wheel is a piece of equipment that is essential to business operations. This type of machinery however can be extremely dangerous if the operator has not had sufficient training. Without training the abrasive wheel can maim employees and in some cases can even cause death. Thankfully the government’s Health and Safety Executive has set out to ensure all operators undergo training so they can operate the wheels safely.

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