Tony GroatTony Groat is manager of IPAF North America, member of the ANSI A92 main committee and sub-committees, and vice chair of the CSA B354 technical committee.From the Author - Page 2Lifting EquipmentPutting Your Risk Assessment to Work for YouInternational Powered Access Federation (IPAF)IPAF’s Tony Groat offers step-by-step guidance on how to put your risk assessment and safe-use plan into action.Lifting EquipmentChecklist vs. InspectionInternational Powered Access Federation (IPAF)When used correctly as an inspection tool, a checklist can assist in the compliance with required inspections. As each task on the checklist is completed, you are verifying the actual inspection task is accomplished and the MEWP is operating properly.Lifting EquipmentShould Just Anyone Be Allowed to Rent a MEWP?International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)While an individuals might be able to rent a MEWP – they must also understand their responsibility to ensure their own safety. All MEWP renters should ask if training is available and complete it prior to operation.Lifting EquipmentNew ANSI A92 MEWP Standards Effective in DecemberInternational Powered Access Federation (IPAF)These new stand-alone topic ANSI A92 standards provide detailed focus on the responsibilities for mobile elevating work platforms safe use and delivery of required MEWP training.Lifting EquipmentWork Platform Operator Retraining – A Vital, Never-Ending JourneyTraining operators of mobile elevating work platforms includes much more than simply the knowledge of how to make the machine move.Lifting EquipmentTilt and Load Sensor Design ChangesWhen the new ANSI A92.20 design standard is published, it will usher in many new requirements for MEWP manufacturers.Lifting EquipmentReaching An UnderstandingIn the US, a growing Spanish-speaking population has raised awareness of the need to provide training in Spanish. Similarly, training in the Quebec province of Canada benefit from training in French.Lifting EquipmentStandard Delays: The Broken Record Back on TrackThe changes are significant and will require reading, understanding and implementing any requirements to meet your responsibilities as stated in the suite of standards.RentalHow Will New Aerial Lift ANSI Standards Affect Users?Both the US ANSI A92 standards and Canadian CSA B354 standards have been undergoing a thorough review over the past several years and new standards are expected to be issued by early 2017.RentalAvoid Jobsite HazardsWorker safety can be accomplished when a risk assessment is completed and method statement developed to eliminate or mitigate risk and the plan is implemented, to include the proper selection of the access equipment for the site and task to be performed.RentalNorth American Powered Access Standards to Receive OverhaulDon’t wait until the last minute to speak up if you will be impacted and required to address any change. This notification is to make you aware of potential changes that may impact you and your business.Construction SafetyLift Safely in Tight SpotsInternational Powered Access Federation (IPAF)Safe use of aerial work platforms in a confined space or areas with overhead obstructions requires proper risk assessment to determine potential hazards, plus proper training to ensure site managers and operators understand safe operating procedures.Previous PagePage 2 of 2
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