by Markus Verwey | Nov 3, 2023
Over the years the EWPA had released safety guidance notes. In January 2020 the EWPA demonstrated further commitment to safety launching the EWPA Good Practice Guide. This guide outlines the safe work practices on how to operate and maintain MEWPS safely and help duty...
by Markus Verwey | Nov 3, 2023
2019 was a big year for the EWPA Standing with a rebrand – in conjunction with the HRIA and TSHA – the new look was a part of a plan to move the Association’s forward to better serve and represent its members within an industry that has progressed significantly since...
by Markus Verwey | Nov 3, 2023
The Global Access Alliance Exchange Program sends access company employees overseas to gain a greater understanding of how the access industry works globally. This program was launched in 2018 with a 2-way exchange between Australian and the UK. In July 2018 it was 5...
by Markus Verwey | Nov 3, 2023
The “New” EWPA Yellow Card Program was launched on July 1 2013. Feedback to the EWPA was that the industry wanted an improved outcome from the Yellow Card training. Research revealed that members and industry wanted more in-depth training with pathways to Statements...
by Markus Verwey | Nov 3, 2023
By August of 2008 the EWPA had issued its 100,000 Yellow Card
by Markus Verwey | Nov 2, 2023
By the end of 2006 there were in excess of 430 Accredited Trainers able to deliver the EWPA Yellow Card Program.
by Markus Verwey | Nov 2, 2023
The process of accrediting the training program as well as the trainers delivering the program commenced in 2001 and was finalised in 2004. At this stage the Yellow Card program was designed as Duty of Care training and was a toolbox style delivery. The content was...
by Markus Verwey | Nov 2, 2023
In January 1998 the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia (EWPA) was incorporated as its own separate National Association. At this time membership had reached over 200 members
by Markus Verwey | Nov 2, 2023
The EWPAA always had a close affiliation with the Hire and Rental Association and it merged with the HRA in 1994. This merger helped to expand the membership base to include rental fleet owners and major users of EWPs away from the more traditional markets. Membership...
by Markus Verwey | Nov 2, 2023
Membership of the Association increased to 50 organisations as members.
