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Lifting Equipment Engineers

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Lifting Standards Worldwide

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Edmonton 22nd October 2013

LEEA Lifting Lessons

from a Global Lifting
Authority

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Introduction What is the LEEA?

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Denis Hogan
Regional Manager - West
Lifting Equipment Engineers Association

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LEEA is a not for profit membership organisation for
companies manufacturing, distributing, servicing,
inspecting, maintaining, repairing, testing or using
lifting equipment

Established in 1944
Over 730 member companies
Operating from over 1170 locations
In 46 countries
In every continent

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What do we do?

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Raise Health and Safety
Standards in the Lifting Industry

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What do we mean by Standards?

Company Standards
LEEA Audit Programs
Product Standards
We sit on standards committees
Inspection Standards
LEEA Training Programs
Operator Standards
LEEA Accredited Training
Improved Regulations
In partnership with Other Agencies

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Company Standards
The LEEA Audit Program

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Membership
To be eligible for membership a company must be involved in
some or all of the following activities related to lifting
equipment:
Design

Manufacture

Examination Inspection

Import

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Supply

Servicing

Verification (Examination and Testing)

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Training

Membership is subject to an audit process

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The LEEA Audit Process

Each company is required to undergo the audit process which includes:

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An Initial assessment to confirm their membership and the

membership category most suitable to them

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A technical audit to ensure they meet the LEEAs technical rules

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Surveillance audits to ensure they continue to meet the technical

rules

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The LEEA Audit Process

The purpose of the assessment and audit programme is to promote:

Harmonisation of practices

Common standards throughout the industry within that region

Competency based training

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We try to put our members in the safest possible place in relation to

standards and legislation

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Classes of Membership

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Full Member
A full member has:
Completed the LEEA Technical Audit process
The required Insurances
Inspectors trained to LEEA standards

Development Member
A development member has:
Completed the LEEA Technical Audit process
The required Insurances
Outstanding non conformances
An agreed development programme to achieve Full Membership within
2 years

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LEEA Full Member Companies include:

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Other Classes of Membership

Associate Member
Companies offering services in the lifting industry
Or Large user organisations
An Associate member has:
Undertaken a technical meeting with a LEEA representative
Access to all services available from LEEA

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LEEA Associate Member Companies include:

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Product Standards
Committee work worldwide

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Setting Standards

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LEEA is active on British, European and

International standards committees
LEEA staff member chairs ISO TC/111

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LEEA members in Australia sit on Australian

Standards committees
LEEA sits on Singapore Standards lifting
equipment committee
LEEA is part of the review process for British
Standards relating to Cranes and Lifting
Equipment (BS7121 Pt2)

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Setting Standards

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By having representation on standards committees around the world

LEEA have the ability to promote our viewpoint and those of our members
within the various committees

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Review meetings held on a regular basis and are open to all members
UK
3 monthly
Middle East 6 monthly
Far East
6 monthly
Australia
6 monthly

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Feedback from members is channelled directly into the appropriate

standards committee

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Setting Standards

Regional meetings important to LEEA members and the industry

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Within the meetings we

Build a map so that every jurisdiction knows what regulations are

applicable within their specific region

Set the standards and framework from which to start for equipment
and its use when rigging

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Inspection Standards
The LEEA Training Program

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LEEA Training and Qualifications

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LEEA qualifications are recognised around the world

LEEA training began in 1951

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All qualifications are examined under invigilated conditions

Since starting the program we have qualified over 12,000
technicians

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2504 students sat LEEA exams in 2012

Courses are reviewed on an on-going basis to maintain
their relevance

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Key Facts about LEEA Lifting Inspector Training

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LEEA qualifications graded on the UK core competence

benchmark

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Diploma courses NVQ level 3 on the UK NQF

Course content accredited by CPD

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Training Delivery

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The training offered to students can be

undertaken by various different methods:
1. Through the LEEA on-line training portal

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2. At the LEEA training centre in Huntingdon

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3. On site at the members location

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The Association relocated to Huntingdon in 2004 and established a
dedicated training centre to offer a comprehensive range of both
theory and practical training courses

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Courses available include:
Part 1 Foundation Course - A compulsory element This is NOT a
qualification but must be completed first

Diploma Courses:
Lifting Equipment General
Lifting Machines Manual
Lifting Machines Power
Runways and Light Crane Structures
Overhead Travelling Cranes
Offshore Containers
All courses are examined, for all diploma courses passing the final
exam leads to the award of a LEEA Diploma

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LEEA Certificates

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LEEA Hologram

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The TEAM Card &

Logbook
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The TEAM Card

The issue of security and identity is paramount at many industrial
locations

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Question?

How do you know the inspector attending your premises is qualified to

carry out the work, is who they say they are and is sent by your
appointed contractor?

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Answer
Ask to see their TEAM Card

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Key Features of the TEAM Card
LEEA Security Film
Photograph

Unique Number
Expiry Date

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Company Name

LEEA Logo

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Front

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The TEAM Card
Scope of Activity
LEEA Logo

Verification
Number

Equipment
Covered

Back

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The TEAM Card Logbook

Training and knowledge do not equal competence
Competence is a result of a number of key elements including:

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Knowledge
Attitude
Understanding
Experience

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Experience is often claimed but can be difficult to verify

The TEAM Card Logbook is a means of capturing evidence of experience

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TEAM Card Log Book

Confirmed by Customer

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Operator Standards
LEEA Accredited Training

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LEEA Training Accreditation Scheme

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Accreditation of Industrial Lifting Equipment User training

Can be joined by any company that conducts training but they must be a
member of the association to join the scheme

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Courses are assessed against standard LEEA course profiles

Courses are then reviewed to ensure they are factual and meet legal
requirements

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Training facilities are audited

Instructors are practically assessed for competence

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LEEA Training Accreditation Scheme

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Some of the companies who deliver accredited training are:

International
Industrial Training International USA (User and Inspector courses)
Mammoet - Singapore
Gulf Technical & Safety Training Centre Abu Dhabi & Egypt
Lloyds British - Egypt
ATDC & Megamas Brunei
UK
Spanset
Crosby Europe
Carl Stahl Evita
HART

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Improved Regulations
Working with other
stakeholders

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Working with Other Associations and Authorities

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Other LEEA Activities

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LEEA Publications

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LEEA LiftEx

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LEEA hosts the largest annual trade show in the UK dedicated to

overhead lifting equipment
2013 will be its 9th Year with over 70 exhibitors

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Bolton Arena near Manchester UK 14th & 15th November 2013

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Why work with a LEEA

member company?

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LEEA Member Companies are:

Committed to maintaining high standards of quality & safety

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Subject to regular audit to ensure those standards

Able to provide skilled and qualified staff

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Supported by LEEA technical staff

Part of an International network of like minded businesses

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Any
Questions?

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Lifting Equipment
Engineers Association

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Quality and Safety in Lifting Equipment

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