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IPAF calls for in-work training support
Member firms are encouraged to embrace the options for in-work training to support
New Toolbox Talks from IPAF
The two short presentations cover pre-check and use of personal fall-prevention equipment (PFPE)
IPAF extends assessment programme to mast climbers
The Competent Assessed Person (CAP) has been adapted to MCWPs
JLG launches on-demand virtual experience
JLG’s new ‘Access Your World’ online experience showcases productivity, safety and technology through virtual jobsites and more
IPAF launches site assessment and MEWP selection course
Course follows analysis of accident and near-miss incidents via IPAF’s global reporting project
Skyjack and Linamar launch vaccination clinic
Skyjack and its parent company Linamar have transformed company building into Covid-19 vaccination site
PASMA guidance for new tower scaffold standards
Free guide covers the updated BS EN 1004 European standards for tower scaffolds
Nationwide Platforms opens 12 apprenticeships
UK rental company takes on engineering and driver operator apprentices
Speedy COO joins board of sustainability school
Dan Evans appointed by Supply Chain Sustainability School as it helps construction industry meet the UK Construction Strategy 2025 targets
German associations act on Covid safety measures
Three of Germany’s largest construction associations back further Covid-19 safety measures
HAE EHA moves to boost UK rental employment
Employment initiatives launched by Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA)
IPAF and SAIA announce alliance
The International Powered Access Federation and Scaffold and Access Industry Association have formed an alliance
Six companies achieve HITS certification
Six UK businesses have recently achieved certification through the HAE EHA Hire Industry Trusted Supplier (HITS) scheme, which benchmarks best practice
Haulotte Africa remote training
Manufacturer holds online training for Premium Group, which covers 12 African countries 
Ring Power offers Terex safety system
The Terex Positive Attachment Lanyard warning device is now offered as an option by Ring Power Utility Equipment
Serious Labs partners with college for VR training
Serious Labs will provide Grande Prairie Regional College in Alberta with a MEWP simulator for technical training
Sunbelt Rentals receives RAVE Award
The RAVE Award recognizes Sunbelt’s commitment to innovative uses of technology for employee training
Trackunit and IPAF launch digital operator licence
The ePAL app will offer a digital version of IPAF’s PAL card, with a range of telematic features 
Scottish plant owners highlight alcohol problem
First orders of SiteZone social distancing device
ESS Safeforce orders 150 updated personnel distancing systems from SiteZone Safety 
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