25.03.2011

PAL cards for CEO’s

Kevin Appleton chief executive of UK based Lavendon group and Carlos Fernández Araoz, chief operating officer of Spanish rental company GAM, have gained their IPAF PAL cards (Powered Access Licence).

Appleton and Araoz were trained at Nationwide Platforms, in the UK, in machine categories 3a (mobile vertical, scissor lift) and 3b (mobile boom, self-propelled boom).
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Part of the practical training on the machines

The full-day training course includes a theory session followed by a written test to gauge knowledge, and a practical session ending with a practical assessment of operating skill and ability.

Both candidates passed the final tests with flying colours and are now the proud holders of PAL Cards.

Araoz said: “I found the training very useful, especially the practical, hands-on session. I strongly recommend the PAL card training to those who regularly use and operate platforms.”
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The new PAL cards

The PAL card operator training programme is certified by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878 and is proof of training, showing that the holder has been trained to operate powered access equipment safely and effectively.