As part of its mandate to promote safe use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), the Elevating Work Platform Association (EWPA) has updated their Information Sheet on Secondary Guarding on MEWPs. The information sheet is ...
It been a year from hell. Or something from a dystopian sci-fi movie at least. Some weeks ago, we invited members from the HRIA, EWPA and TSHA to submit pictures to the 2020 photo competition; ...
The HRIA, EWPA and TSHA strongly supports initiatives throughout Australia to recognise Safe Work Month every October. No one should be unsafe at work and no injury or death is acceptable. That is why each ...
The EWPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Delahunt to the position of EWPA Director of Resources – Safety, Technical & Training. Andrew brings with him many years’ experience in the access industry ...
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 ...