[johnny bravo]

what is the main badge you can get to use any of these lifts you may need to use that needs a badge to hire.  to show competency to use.        never needed to use yet , but which is the main one to get ,   cheers

[Tosh]

I.P.A.F.

International powered access federation. 

[Smudger]

If using privately you don't need anything at all!!!

But as mymatemattbateman has posted ipaf - course is around £250 and will cover all the categories you require

[johnny bravo]

do you have to renew every year ,   when going for these badge do you just do it manually on the day, and get certificate

[Matt.]

Renewal is after 5 years, u get a booklet to write in what work ya do and depending on how much use depends on if u have to resit the full test

U do ya test and find out right away if u have passed, first is a written test after watching a few videos, and then have a play on the machine.
U get ya ipaf license sent to u in the post

[Susan Dean (1stclean)]

good badge to have shop around on price make sure you get all the right ones  cats.you need ive just pasted mine three weeks ago

[johnny bravo]

which badge covers them all

[Tosh]

'them'?

What d'you mean?

Abseiling? ARQIVA? Cradle work? MEWPs?

[Tosh]

to show competency to use. 

Competency is defined as having had training, is technically knowledgeable and has experience. You only get that with time.

If you wish to be qualified, which is different, to use an elevated working platform from the ground then I.P.A.F. is what you are likely to need; taking into consideration your initial question.

[Tosh]

Im going on another course this week (working on roofs with fall arrest) but from what I understand there's no accreditation attached to it, I just want it for my own safety and awareness. The day after I have a 210 panel solar panel cleaning job to do as  rooftop array at about 40' on top of some commercial premises in London.

I wouldn't be comfortable doing the work without any training.

[Smudger]

Glad to see the solar training is paying off ! Don't forget to wear the t shirt !!!

Darran

[Tosh]

eh? Ive not been anywhere near one of those things.

[Smudger]

Thought you and stevie boy were best buds 

Darran

[Tosh]

Nooo, I don't think he likes me. Ive not done his solar course.

I'm IPAF qualified but not got his 'ticket'.

[johnny bravo]

piaf it is then,      different prices  about

[martinw]

you will need 3a for Scissor lifts , 1b for booms and  spider lifts , 3 b for others.

[Smudger]

[Majestic]

Depending on the height of the job you can hire a picker with operator. Most operators do a bit of window cleaning as well

[Tosh]

Did the following job last Thursday up in London.

[Smudger]

 

You hired a  MEWP, then both climbed out onto the roof ?? Not being picky but can't see a harness either.

Darran