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Bridging the Gap!

Bridging the Gap!. IPAF. Jason Woods. Work at Height Safely !. Primary Areas of Focus:. IPAF Middle East Regional Council. + Develop the Middle East implementing new strategies of expanding teaching techniques for MEWP operators and Management Teams.

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Bridging the Gap!

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  1. Bridging the Gap! IPAF Jason Woods

  2. Work at Height Safely !

  3. Primary Areas of Focus: IPAF Middle East Regional Council + Develop the Middle East implementing new strategies of expanding teaching techniques for MEWP operators and Management Teams. + Develop local authority guidelines and safe practices throughout the Middle East with a key focus on Kuwait + Develop and support MEWP inspection bodies, throughout the regions + Develop instructor awareness with ongoing CPD + Support local safety groups such as IIRSM & IOSH + Continue to drive MEWP Safety campaigns throughout major projects + Continue to drive safety training for operators and managers

  4. IPAF’s Organization Chart:

  5. I don't want to change!

  6. UNPROTECTED & AT RISK OF FALL

  7. Accident Trends 1. Falling from Height Entrapment Overturn 4. Mechanical / Tech

  8. Risk Assessment Method Statement Rescue Plan What is your plan !

  9. What is your plan ! • MEWPs are stable • Incorrect set up and misuse cause instability • Poor ground assessment • Poor spreader plate selection • Incorrect positioning of outriggers

  10. What is your plan !

  11. Risk Assessment Method Statement Rescue Plan What is your plan !

  12. “IPAF is at a crossroads…” - 2016

  13. “OSHAD statement…” The requirements within both Codes of Practice regarding training are very clear: The training given shall be specific to the type of equipment the person is operating and shall be in accordance with internationally recognized training, such as The International Powered Access Federation – Powered Access License (PAL) or equivalent. So essentially it is our expectation that the training that operators shall receive shall be to the same level or higher of internationally recognized standards such as IPAF or equivalent. The reason we added this requirement was to ensure that the training provided is standardized, is audited by a recognized accreditation body for quality and assurance etc. Entities are not obliged to use IPAF, however it would be our expectation that they are able to demonstrate that the entity providing the training is accredited by a body to the same standard. This provides OSHAD with the assurance that the training is accredited, provided by a competent person and audited on a regular basis for quality and assurance.

  14. Dubai Municipality 2018 Working at Height Code of Practice 1. Avoid work at height where this is reasonably practicable All work at height are properly planned, organized, supervised Equipment hired/ purchased from suppliers are in compliance with legal requirement, fit and safe for use All Trainings related MEWPs shall be authorized by the international professional bodies (e.g. IPAF) concerned UAE government authorities

  15. “IPAF is at a crossroads…”

  16. QCC / ENAS / ESMA - 2018 Mewp Inspection Companies Third Party ! 1. Inspection Bodies & Engineers MUST register with the authorities in each region of the UAE MEWP inspectors MUST carry out IPAF operator training & PDI module All inspectors are re tested before gaining visa status A time scale to be confirmed duration of re assessments

  17. “IPAF is at a crossroads…”

  18. IPAF TRAINED OR NOT

  19. IPAF TRAINED OR NOT Theory session Safety & best practice Understanding the MEWP Pre Use inspection, regular safety checks Understanding the limits, for example SWL Lifting elements Drive control Emergency features Pre Theory & Post Theory test Pass or Fail

  20. IPAF TRAINED OR NOT

  21. IPAF Operator Training – 2017 165,000 PAL Cards

  22. Audited to ISO:18878/2013 • IPAF continues to meet the requirements of ISO 18878:2013 • Audit passed with no non-conformities • Control and administration of MEWP/MCWP training scheme is extremely good.

  23. Rapid Access LLC- Kuwait T-7 Year, Street 100, Block 10 Shuaiba West, Shuaiba Industrial Area PO Box 29438 13155 SAFAT Gulf Group Co ulaibiya Industrial 2 Block 1, Road 2 Unit 53/1, Parcel Road 800113, Paci 14506192 - PO Box 144, Salat 13002 Kuwait

  24. Thank You. Stay Safe ! IPAF

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