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A new course aimed at demonstrating how to perform a thorough site assessment and select the correct mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) to carry out the job in hand has been launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

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Based on ongoing analysis of accident and near-miss incidents via IPAF’s global reporting project, IPAF analysis often finds that the underlying causes can be traced back to poor planning, inadequate risk assessment, and incomplete understanding of the technical and safety demands of the task, or attempting the job using an incorrect machine or untrained operators and supervisors.

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Brian Parker, IPAF’s head of safety & technical said, “Selecting a MEWP can be complex and challenging, even for experienced site managers. Being confident and sufficiently knowledgeable to select the correct MEWP for the job directly reduces risk. Correct MEWP selection also improves the effectiveness of MEWP operations, reducing unnecessary costs and creating the ability to work to intended timescales.

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“Having looked at the data around accidents and near-misses over the past few years, we felt we needed to add a course that would address this specific issue to the globally recognised IPAF training suite. We are very pleased with the course that our training experts and dedicated members have put together.”

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Paul Roddis, IPAF’s training manager explained, “The new course is theory-based with an exam at the end. It is aimed at all those working for rental companies who need to determine which type of MEWP a client should hire from them for the work required, and anyone in any industry who wishes to gain the confidence and knowledge to make their own decisions about the type of MEWP to deploy for any task they are planning.”

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According to IPAF, all candidates must hold a valid PAL Card certifying successful prior completion of IPAF operator training, IPAF MEWPs for Managers course or MEWPs Supervisor qualification. The course duration is half a day, and may be taken either at an IPAF-approved training centre or online via eLearning – candidates work through the modules in their own time, at their own pace, at a location of their choosing.

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All successful candidates will receive an IPAF certificate as evidence of training, and there is no expiration date on the certification. The course is offered initially in English, with other languages to follow this year.

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Giles Councell, IPAF’s director of operations added, “We’d like to thank all those who have helped by giving their valued input into the creation of this important new addition to IPAF’s training suite; particularly members of IPAF’s Training Committee, who have offered their time and expertise even during the ongoing pandemic to ensure IPAF has been able to meet its intended deadlines for rolling this new course out as well as achieve other key objectives.

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“I urge anyone who plans, organises or oversees MEWP operations as part of their job to seriously consider undertaking this new course, and to get in touch with their nearest IPAF training centre to find out more.”

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To find more information about the full range IPAF’s training options and about upcoming changes to the way PAL cards and other certification will be issued and renewed via the new ePAL app for mobile devices, click here (use the online directory or searchable map function on the same area of the IPAF website to find your nearest IPAF-approved training centre).

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The latest Manitowoc Crane Care training centre has opened at the Potain manufacturing facility in Pune, India. Besides product-driven training, the facility also offers visitors a first-hand experience of The Manitowoc Way, the company’s business philosophy that focuses on velocity and innovation to deliver unmatched product quality in its cranes.

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The training centre features three areas: one for hands-on crane training, another housing the simulators, and a dedicated classroom section. The simulators mirror the operational systems used by Potain cranes and enable trainees to deepen their knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical principles; practice troubleshooting procedures; and learn basic lessons on software programming. In combination, this enables those who take advantage of Crane Care training to provide quick and efficient service to their own clients.

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“The training centre provides knowledge on the latest lifting technology to help customers and their technicians solve issues faster,” said Prashant Suryawanshi, managing director of Manitowoc Cranes India. “At Pune, we offer simulators for cranes such as the Potain MCT 85 and mechanisms such as the 60 LVF winch, to ensure trainees can provide higher uptime on jobsites through proper operation and maintenance of cranes on projects.”

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“The training centre’s main goal is to familiarise technicians on how to use our Crane Care technical documentation and where to find answers to everyday questions so they can proactively address them,” added Mr Suryawanshi. “India has more than 2,000 Potain cranes in operation so this is the right time to enhance our training activities here.”

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Manitowoc offers online and on-site training, as well as live training at its facilities around the world. In addition to the Pune facility, there are Crane Care training centres at a range of locations including Italy, France, China, UAE and Singapore.

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