27.02.2012

Stuart Walker to head THAA

Stuart Walker, managing director of Manitou Australia has been confirmed as the inaugural president of the new Telescopic Handler Association of Australia (THAA), a division of the Elevating Work Platform Association of Australia (EWPAA).

The first meeting of the new association took place in November, the aim is to eventually create a stand-alone dedicated association in the future, but will operate as an affiliate of the EWPAA in the meantime. Click here to see first meeting of Telehandler Association
It will act as a conduit for information on the benefits and safe use of telehandlers to industry, customers/users, government regulators and others. As well as helping set standards for training and safety.
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Stuart Walker

Walker said: “since 1998 Manitou has been leading the push for a standardised position between the States and Territories of Australia when classifying the Telescopic Handler, today we are almost there and no doubt the THAA will be a valuable voice and industry body in helping manufacturers get this message across.”

“We see great benefits in working with other manufacturers, suppliers and stakeholders to get our message across. We face some big challenges to ensure people know their obligations especially under standards such as AS2550.19 Safe Use & Maintenance Telescopic Handlers. This is a standard that applies to owners of machines not manufacturers so Manitou and other stakeholders have an obligation and duty of care to ensure people understand their obligations. Manitou can lead but we need others to as well”
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