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News Release from: Health and Safety Executive | Subject: IPAF course
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 September 2005
IPAF works with the HSE to boost
training
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) are working together to promote safety by giving SMEs an incentive to get their staff trained.
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) construction firms should consider powered access equipment for building maintenance work, rather than using ladders for all jobs With this message, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) are working together to promote safety by giving SMEs an incentive to get their staff trained
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 13 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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IPAF vouchers that give course participants a GBP10 discount at participating IPAF-approved training centres are being distributed by the HSE.
Participating IPAF training centres are listed at www.ipaf.org/hse.htm, and the vouchers are valid until 31 March 2006.
IPAF's training programme for operators of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) has been certified as conforming to the international standard ISO 18878.
A training course usually lasts between one and three days and covers both theory and practice.
Those who successfully complete an IPAF course are awarded the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), recognised across industries as proof that the holder has been trained to work with platforms safely.
"The benefits of powered access are particularly relevant to specific trades such as decorators, electricians, plumbers, and general building maintenance," said Richard Lockwood of the HSE.
"The work at height regulations make it more important than ever for employers to ensure that their staff have received proper training".
The HSE is starting a trial campaign this September at 14 Dulux decorator sites around the country.
If successful, the promotion will be extended to other suppliers and trades.
"IPAF is delighted to be working with the HSE to promote the safe use of powered access by new users," said Tim Whiteman, IPAF Managing Director.
"The plan to reach 50,000 painters/decorators over the next seven years will undoubtedly save lives and enable more people to work safely and effectively at height.".
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