To enable you to operate any form of powered access equipment such as a spiderlift you should undertake some IPAF training. If you own a spiderlift or other powered access equipment or you just want to hire a piece of equipment you may need to prove you have done IPAF training. IPAF stands for international powered access federation and they provide fully certified training courses for people who need to use any form of powered access platform for their job. If you are an employer of staff who use such equipment it is well worth investing in IPAF training for all staff members to ensure they follow all current health and safety procedures and don’t harm themselves or others while using a spiderlift.
IPAF training courses are held at various places around the UK so you should be able to find one close you your workplace. If you have a large organisation with many staff that require IPAF training a trainer may be able to come to your workplace to carry out the training making it more convenient for you and your staff. A spiderlift can operate at levels of below 15m up to over 30m. Any work at height involves some element of risk and there are lots of strict guidelines and legislations that employers must ensure that their employees follow in order to be safe while operating a spiderlift.
Once you have successfully completed IPAF training you will be issued with a certificate and an IPAF PAL card which is internationally recognised as a licence to be able to safely and efficiently operate any powered access equipment including a spiderlift. The IPAF training card is valid for 5 years and after that you will have to get it renewed and this may involve attending a refresher IPAF training course. To find places that run IPAF training courses you can search online. You will then be provided with links to company’s websites where you can find out more about IPAF training.
IPAF Training
is provided by our company as well as other training services and equipment. Higheraccess.co.uk provides a Spiderlift and equipment as well – visit our website today for more information!