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40 ACCESS IN ACTION • NOVEMBER 2014
Skyreach has introduced the Skyjack SJ45T
telescopic boom lift to Melbourne.
With a platform height of 13.77m (working
height of 15.77m) and horizontal reach of
12.12m, the Skyjack SJ45T is a true 4WD
unit offering unsurpassed traction under
Skyreach adds Skyjack 45’
boom to Melbourne fleet
both wet and dry conditions.
The Skyjack SJ45T 4WD, all terrain system
provides a front axle with a limited slip
differential, while the rear axle utilises a
‘no-spin’ differential. A capability to move
up a 45° incline ensures this unit is able to
operate on difficult work sites.
Rod Leech, Managing Director of
Skyreach said: “There are some very large
warehouse projects being developed in
Melbourne and the Skyjack SJ45T has
excelled. It is driveable at full height,
proving the ultimate in efficiency on the
work site.
“Melbourne is also renowned for its
changeable weather patterns. Irrespective
of whether the job site is baking under
a hot sun, or covered in water and mud
following a thunderstorm, the Skyjack
SJ45T has the credentials to keep
working,” Rod said.
Following the arrival of two Skyjack
45’ booms, Skyreach had both units out on
hire at the new Toll warehouse complex at
Tullamarine. A key benefit of operating this
boom lift is the direction-sensing drive and
steer controls which ensures the Skyjack
boom lift always drives and steers with
respect of the operator, rather than the
orientation of the chassis.
Contact: 07 5431 4000 or visit:
EWPA Qld update
Mitch Ely, the QLD President has stepped
down as President following his change
of jobs. Mitch has played a key role in
building up the QLD Division and for
implementing initiatives on EWP safety
and training. The EWPA thanks him for
his work and ongoing commitment to
this industry and the Association. Richard
Gannon was elected at the AGM on 10
September 2014 and the EWPA welcomes
him to the role. Mitch will continue to be
involved with the industry and EWPA.
Worksafe ACT has produced new
guidance material relevant to WHS Act
2011 covering the following hazards:
amusement devices, fatigue, formwork
and falsework, scaffolds and scaffolding
work and traffic management. The new
guidance material can be found under
'HAZARDS' in the 'GETTING STARTED'
section in the top right hand corner of the
WorkSafe ACT home page.
WHS Act 2011 Guidance Notice - ACT
The 2015 HRIA Convention HIRE 15
“Destination Success” will be taking
place at the Adelaide Showground from
28-30 April. The Convention will be held
Convention Adelaide 28 - 30 April 2015
over two days and the exhibition will go
'on sale' in November.
Contact Michelle Grady at:
The Skyjack SJ45T telescopic boom lift
ACCESS in ACTION
Rental companies and contractors can
refer to a good practice guide produced
by IPAF which lists some of the key
points to be considered when managing
any type of mobile elevating work
platform (MEWP).
The document “Management of MEWPs
– Good Practice for Rental Companies
and Contractors” was produced in
consultation with manufacturers,
contractors, rental companies and others.
While this good practice guide was
produced following requests for guidance
on managing ‘large and complex’
MEWPs, IPAF’s members believe the key
principles of good MEWP management
are relevant to all types of MEWP and not
limited to ‘large and complex’ machines.
The document guides rental companies
and contractors through the entire
process.
Download it at the Publications/
Technical Guidance section of:
Good practice
tips on managing
MEWPs
Victoria has changed its position on
loading and unloading high risk plant.
The appropriate high risk licence is now
required; eg forklift, crane, boom lift
11m+.
The EWPA has written to the Regulator
seeking clarification because it is out
of sync with the other harmonised
States. The EWPA will advise if it hears
anything to the contrary. The official
regulation notification can be viewed
at:
pdf_file/0014/131261/OHS-Amendment-
Regulations-2014-web.pdf
Or visit:
High Risk Licences
Loading & Unloading
The good practice guide was produced
following requests for guidance