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Project praised
12 December 2012
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has begun a systematic project to collect worldwide data on accidents / incidents involving MEWPs with the aim of improving the safe use of equipment. "I applaud and
The International Powered Access
Federation (IPAF) has begun a
systematic project to collect worldwide
data on accidents / incidents involving
MEWPs with the aim of improving the
safe use of equipment.
"I applaud and encourage the efforts your industry is making to collect and analyse your own data,"wrote principal inspector Joy Jones of the HSE in an open letter to IPAF members.
"Companies sometimes have reservations about sharing their data but the reputation of industry is enhanced when they base and prioritise their activities on evidence and evaluation."
"I applaud and encourage the efforts your industry is making to collect and analyse your own data,"wrote principal inspector Joy Jones of the HSE in an open letter to IPAF members.
"Companies sometimes have reservations about sharing their data but the reputation of industry is enhanced when they base and prioritise their activities on evidence and evaluation."
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