[INDUSTRY NEWS] The Award recognizes the success of
the LEEA Academy which was launched in 2016 and offers a range of courses designed to raise standards in the examination and inspection of in-service lifting equipment across the world. Courses are delivered either online, at
a member’s premises or at LEEA’s national training school in Huntingdon. In addition, combined training events have been developed to allow members for whom face-to-face learning was previously not an option to access a range of studies. Since the Academy’s introduction, over
1000 qualifications have been issued to LEEA members worldwide. The Association Excellence Awards judges
were looking for a professional learning and development program established by a trade association that responds to the needs of its members and/or a wider circulation. Evidence was sought of innovation, expertise and success in all areas including:
• Strong communication of the program’s USP and benefits to the intended audience;
• Take-up and enrolment that met or exceeded objectives;
• Wider benefits to the industry of the program;
• High loyalty retention and referral rates;
• Further advancement of the association’s aims.
In announcing LEEA as the winner of the Bronze Award, the host of the Association Excellence Awards 2019, author and broadcaster Dominic Holland, stated: “The Awards judges were impressed by an excellent and well supported submission from LEEA. The LEEA Academy is a first class example of a development program with truly international reach and the dedication of the LEEA team that delivers it deserves the highest praise.” Andrew Wright, LEEA’s Deputy
CEO, commented: “We are very proud to have received this award against strong competition and I would like to thank the entire LEEA team who, through their engagement, commitment and support for the LEEA Academy, are helping to raise engineering standards and safety at sites across the world.” Founded in 2014, the Association
Excellence Awards reward the achievements of trade bodies, professional membership organizations and associations. y
New Web Tools Make 3D Lift Plan Features Available On-the-Go
> A1A Software LLC has introduced five new web tools for task specific lift planning activities in 3D Lift Plan. “These tools enable users to input or gather important lift planning information without creating a full lift plan,” explained Tawnia Weiss, President. For on-the-go, in-the-field decision making, these web tools provide quick, accurate information accessible from a tablet or other mobile device, that can later be integrated into a full lift plan. Sketch Pad allows estimators, project
managers or others involved in initial job bidding or lift planning to draw on screen using their finger. After entering an address, a Google Map displays as background. On this aerial view, it is possible to note the lift location, crane setup location, and other site-specific information. “This is a great tool for gathering initial information for a job estimate,” said Weiss. The sketch can be saved to 3D Lift Plan and will auto-create a lift plan for the user, which reduces steps and streamlines documentation. Crane Comparison allows users to
compare up to 10 crane load charts at a time. “Information displays graphically, for an easy visual reference of the capacities at various working ranges,” explained Weiss. The tool is ideal for sales people who are working with customers to identify the most cost-effective option that can get the job done. Load Chart Viewer takes information
in traditional load charts and presents them in a visual infographic presentation. This graphical representation overlays load chart data, such as capacity at various lift radii, into a range diagram with capacities. “If you’ve heard the phrase, a picture is worth a thousand words…the load chart viewer is exactly that—a visual representation of load chart data,” said Weiss. Crane Loads Calculator allows users to
determine maximum outrigger loads for the specific crane configuration without creating a full 3D Lift Plan. Simply choose the crane, the load chart, boom length, load weight, and radius, and the Crane Loads Calculator will present you with critical setup information. Mat Calculator, which will likely
be used in conjunction with the Crane Loads Calculator, allows users to select the appropriate outrigger pads or crane pads for
the allowable ground bearing pressure. This is a mobile variation on the feature integrated into 3D Lift Plan in 2017, which provides data for engineered outrigger pad products, such as DICA’s FiberMax or SafetyTech pads, steel mats, or timber mats, into 3D Lift Plan. y
Crane & Equipment Operators Have A New App To Log Shifts, Activities & OSHA Operator Evaluations
> Track shifts, activities and OSHA-required Operator Evaluations Available today in the Apple App Store,
OperatorPro offers the opportunity for crane and heavy equipment operators to say goodbye to their paper logbooks forever. The mobile application allows users quick access to their complete operator history at the touch of a button. Powered by an intuitive interface and experience, OperatorPro users can log shifts, activities, equipment configurations, and notes with ease With ease of access in mind, new users
have the option to create their profile using existing social accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook), or through a work or personal email address. Once a user is set up, he or she has the option to build out their profile further with the following available, add a profile picture, company and contact information, and the opportunity to upload relevant documents (certification cards, evaluation documents, etc.). Thanks to a simple, yet powerful navigation interface, OperatorPro users are always just a tap away from the information they need with one- touch selections for:
• Dashboard • Shifts • Activities • Evaluations
OperatorPro comes pre-loaded with more than 3,000 equipment makes and models, so operators are always covered, no matter if they are moving dirt, setting trusses and everything in-between. Logging shifts, and within shifts, specific operator activities (multi-lift, assembly, disassembly, earthwork, even VR simulator practices sessions), is as smooth as it is painless. All operator shift and activity information can be filtered by a date range, by keywords, or both!
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