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Elevating Work Platform (EWPA) has recently reviewed the value lines and objectives to ensure that as an association they are delivering to their members and to the safety of the Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) industry. From this review, a strategic plan was developed. This new action plan has the potential to continue helping the […]
Elevating Work Platform (EWPA) has recently reviewed the value lines and objectives to ensure that as an association they are delivering to their members and to the safety of the Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) industry.
From this review, a strategic plan was developed. This new action plan has the potential to continue helping the industry improve and maintain its high level of safety in comparison to other plants and equipment.
– Industry Engagement
– Industry standards
– Career development and attraction retention in the industry
– Maintenance and Inspection Compliance
– Improvement and Innovation
– Safe Use
– Industry Representation
Rodney Grant, Chief Executive Officer of EWPA says although all objectives and strategies are well thought out, “all are worthless unless action strategies are put in place.
In fact, quickly, we have as an association made good inroads on some.”
EWPA recently has met with WorkSafe NZ, where they went through a joint proposal to review the Building Practice Guidelines (BPG). Rodney says that this “proposal is currently being assessed and planned, but we can expect to hear more on this in the near future.
WorkSafe NZ are very supportive of the industry and are keen to have the industry drive the review.”
Although there is potential for updated guidance, Rodney wants to emphasise the importance of compliance around preoperational and logbook use exists currently.
“Operators are to carry out preoperational checks, recording it in the machine logbook under section one.
Owners are required to inspect the machine every 3 months and record this in section 3 of the logbook.
Having the 6 monthly inspections recorded in section 3 of the logbook is a requirement also. Ensure your inspector is doing this.
All faults with the MEWP should be recorded in section 2 and the technician should sign off the repair in the logbook entry. Do not use a machine that has faults that have not been cleared by a technician.”
The EWPA runs on only a very small budget, and struggles to finance a lot of their initiatives.
But, membership in the EWPA helps immensely. If you own, operate, use or deal with MEWP’s, you can be a member. EWPA members get purchasing discounts on all EWPA stationary, such as logbooks and pouches.
“Your support in using these goes a long way also.”
