Masonry Magazine December 2006 Page. 17
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Kevin O'Shea speaks to a group on MCWP training and safety.
At left, Dave Powell, director of labor relations for the Massachusetts chapter of the Association of General Contractors, and Kevin O'Shea at a MCWP safety presentation.
While mast climber demand has increased and the machines are being erected on more job sites around the country, education and training on these towering structures have lagged behind drastically. Manufacturers and industry organizations are now making a concerted effort to close that knowledge gap.
Specialized Training for Users and Installers
IN THE EARLY SUMMER of 2006, Powell asked Kevin O'Shea, training and safety director for Mastclimbers LLC, in Lithonia, Ga., to speak to the chapter's safety group. As senior mast climber instructor for Aerial Work Platform Training (AWPT) the North American branch of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), an international organization that provides training and education for the proper use of mast climbers - O'Shea's presentation covered mast climber legislation, duty of care, risk assessment, erection and disman.
While mast climber demand has increased and the machines are being erected on more job sites around the country, education and training on these towering structures have lagged behind drastically.
The Voice of the Mason Contractor
December 2006
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