The ME-005 Crane Committee, chaired by EWPA Technical Director Peter Wenn, has won “Outstanding Committee” award by Standards Australia. The committee has shown immense commitment and resilience this year, having to respond quickly to several ...
The EWPA has played a pivotal role in the development of ISO 21455:2020 and with its release there is now standardisation of a range of specifics for MEWPs, including the location, marking and method or ...
As the HRIA lobbies the Government to recognise the Rental Industry as an “essential” service, it is important arm members with the tools to stay safe while businesses remain operational. In response to your frequently ...
Even though MEWP manufacturers in the US recently petitioned the SAIA (Scaffold & Access Industry Association) to end the appeals process for the new ANSI A92 standards for aerial work platforms, ANSI 92 now has ...
To promote the hire industry to the broader construction industry, the HRIA and EWPA are exhibiting at this year’s Sydney Build Expo from 19-20 March at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). Representatives from the ...
After months of meticulous work, the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) is pleased to announce the release of their GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). When used correctly, MEWPs provide a safe ...
EWPA Accredited Trainer Craig Chadwick from Access Group is taking part in a five day, 135km ‘Cape2Cape Trek’ during March to raise funds in support of youth mental health. He is looking for sponsors now ...
The EWPA recently released a Guidance on Major Inspections – for owners and service providers – which provides information for those considering undertaking a major inspection. The Guidance follows requirements as laid out in the ...
The HRIA has launched a pilot training scheme designed to further education opportunities for staff working in the hire industry – the HRIA Apprenticeship & Traineeship Scheme (HATS). Based on the Certificate III in Business, ...
