AIF Knowledge Base
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Working at height continues to be a hot topic for all sectors of industry. Deaths and injuries resulting from falls from height remain a major concern, which is why the Access Industry Forum (AIF) will again be providing information and advice, and encouraging debate and discussion, on the latest developments in safety and best practice. |
This year the Forum’s presence at the Safety & Health Expo will comprise the Working at Height Information Centre, Demonstration Area and Knowledge Base.
Information Centre:
Member organisations of the Forum, including IPAF (representing mobile elevating work platforms), NASC (scaffolding), PASMA (mobile access towers) and the Ladder Association will provide guidance on safety and best practice, together with details of their latest publications and training programmes.
Demonstration Area:
Returning in a new format, this dedicated area will be devoted to practical demonstrations of the latest access equipment and systems, with safety very much at the forefront of the agenda.
Knowledge Base:
Don’t miss this! In a strong and innovative programme involving senior representatives from organisations such as the British Safety Council, IIRSM, IOSH, RoSPA and HSE, the Forum will be sponsoring, and participating in, a series of working at height ‘stakeholder summits’, including a ground breaking panel discussion entitled ‘How to achieve the Holy Grail - no more working at height accidents - ever!’ Please see the full programme below. For more information about the speakers themselves visit www.accessindustryforum.org.uk
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2011 AIF Knowledge Base Keynote Sessions
DAY ONE
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HERO OR VILLAIN? WHERE NEXT FOR LADDERS AND STEPLADDERS?Julian Mountford, Production Manager, Clow Group & Ladder Association |
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JASON ANKER |
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Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience. This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident. His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike. |
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PANEL DISCUSSION Design vs. Cost vs. Safety Successful planning techniques to work at height |
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Ray Johnson, Joint Managing Director, Safety & Access Ltd & Access Industry Forum | |
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Richard Habgood, President Elect, Association for Project Safety | |
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Peter Caplehorn, Royal Institute of British Architects | |
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Tony Baker, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors | |
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| 12.30 |
PASMA's fall protection review: Time to face the factsDon Aers, Technical Manager, PASMA |
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| 13.00 |
Are your MEWPs Safe?Chris Wraith, UK Quality and Safety Manager, Lavendon Access Services & IPAF |
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Latest developments in scaffolding guidance including SG4:10 and the new TG20:08 Interactive GuideRay Johnson, Joint Managing Director, Safety & Access Ltd & NASC |
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DAY TWO
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Latest developments in scaffolding guidance including SG4:10 and the new TG20:08 Interactive GuideSimon Hughes, Managing Director, Simian Risk Management & NASC |
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JASON ANKER |
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Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience. This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident. His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike. |
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| 12.00 |
PANEL DISCUSSION How to achieve the Holy Grail... No more working at height accidents. Ever! |
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Join these 'industry thought leaders' in what is considered to be the first ever meeting of all these organisations together. |
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Peter Bennett, AIF Chairman and Managing Director, PASMA | |
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Nigel Bryson, Bryson Consulting and British Safety Council | |
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Nick Johnson, Senior Advisor - Falls From Height, Health & Safety Executive | |
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Barry Holt, Director of Policy and Research, International Institute of Risk and Safety Management | |
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John A. Holden, Immediate Past President, IOSH | |
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Roger Bibbings, Occupational Safety Adviser, Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents | |
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| 12.45 |
Developments in the Powered Access IndustryIPAF’s Technical Officer |
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Hero or villain? Where next for ladders and stepladders?Mike Law, Sales Director, Abru & Ladder Association |
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| 13.45 | Falls from Height - an HSE Perspective | |
Nick Johnson, Senior Advisor - Falls from Height, HSE will be discussing falls from height trends across different sectors; the factors that contribute to these incidents; guidance on managing the risks, and some of the initiatives that HSE is currently working on to support duty holders in their risk management. |
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PASMA's fall protection review: Time to face the factsDon Aers, Technical Manager, PASMA |
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DAY THREE
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PASMA's fall protection review: Time to face the factsDon Aers, Technical Manager, PASMA |
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JASON ANKER |
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Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience. This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident. His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike. |
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| 12.00 |
PANEL DISCUSSION Maintaining effective WAH policies in a tough economic climate |
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Brian Parker, Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager, AFI Uplift, and Chairman of the IPAF Training Committee | |
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Geoff Hooke, Secretary General, British Safety Industry Federation | |
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Gary Hardwick, Chartered Institute of Building | |
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UK Contractors Group | |
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Latest developments in scaffolding guidance including SG4:10 and the new TG20:08 Interactive GuideRick Statham, Joint Managing Director, Safety & Access Ltd |
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| 13.00 |
Managing MEWPs SafelyChris Smith, Auditor, IPAF |
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The AIF
The AIF comprises the nine leading 'working at height' associations in the UK and represents all sectors of the industry.
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ATLAS (Association of Technical Lighting and Access Specialists)
www.atlas-1.org.uk -
EPF (Edge Protection Federation)
www.epf-uk.org -
FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training)
www.faset.org.uk -
IPAF (International Powered Access Federation)
www.ipaf.org -
LA (Ladder Association)
www.ladderassociation.org.uk -
NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation)
www.nasc.org.uk -
PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association)
www.pasma.co.uk -
SAEMA (Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association)
www.saema.org -
WAHSA (Work at Height Safety Association)
www.wahsa.org.uk
All of these associations are ‘standards-led’ and independently managed without any direct affiliation to any product manufacturer or supplier. This ensures that the guidance, advice and regulations that these organisations promote are objective and promote ultimate best, safe practice.
The AIF works closely with the HSE to develop best practice guidance across these product disciplines and indeed were very closely involved in the initial development of the Working At Height Regulations 2005 and continue to support the HSE via their ‘solutions’ database and their Shattered Lives campaign.
For more information on the AIF please visit: www.accessindustryforum.org.uk

















HERO OR VILLAIN? WHERE NEXT FOR LADDERS AND STEPLADDERS?
Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience. This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident. His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike.



PASMA's fall protection review: Time to face the facts
Are your MEWPs Safe?
Latest developments in scaffolding guidance including SG4:10 and the new TG20:08 Interactive Guide












