10.12.2012
Hi-Reach launches 100+ course
UK based Hi-Reach Access has launched its new ‘Hi-Reach 100+’ course for operators of the largest self-propelled boom lifts, for which it is one of the UK’s leading suppliers.
The company says that the course has been created in response to user requests for more information on the operation and characteristics of larger machines. As a result the new training course focuses on features specific to booms with platform heights of more than 100ft or 32 metres working height.
The half day course is intended for all holders of valid IPAF 3b (self-propelled boom lift) PAL cards who would like to receive familiarisation and instruction on the characteristics and safe operating principles of these bigger machines, which is unlikely to have formed part of their original training.
In addition to presentations and other classroom work, Hi-Reach will provide a big boom lift at each and every course, so that delegates can gain some hands on operational practice with these big machines.
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The Hi-Reach 100+ card
Whilst there are no plans to make the course mandatory for those renting big boom lifts, operators who are new to this product sector are strongly encouraged to take the course. An operator card and certificate will be presented to all attendees on completion of the course, which is expected to cost around £100.
accessboy
This is exactly what is needed and congratulations to Hi-Reach for reacting to what customers request.
Why hasn’t or wasn’t this done before by IPAF?
What I imagine will happen next is, that all Hi-Reach’s competitors will start doing their own as well.
Once this Pandora's box is open the consequences for IPAF could be far-reaching.