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The Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA)
A North-American based association of manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic web slings and tie downs, polyester round slings, synthetic webbing and related components. WSTDA is a tax-exempt, non-profit, technical association dedicated to the development and promotion of voluntary recommended standards and associated reference materials.
Originally established in 1973 as the Web Sling Association (WSA), the WSA serviced the synthetic web sling industry. In 1988, the WSA further defined its purpose to include synthetic web tie downs and became the Web Sling & Tie Down Association.
Today, members of the WSTDA include manufacturers and suppliers of synthetic web slings and tie downs, polyester roundslings, synthetic webbing, fibers, thread and related components.
WEBSITE - www.wstda.com
Associated Wire Rope Fabricators
This association was formed in 1975 and incorporated the following year by a group of concerned businessmen who felt there was a need for sling fabricators and special rigging components manufacturers to join together to form a trade association. Originally created by representatives from nine companies in the United States, in two decades the organization grew to address the needs of over 300 member companies worldwide.
AWRF promotes interests common among companies manufacturing, fabricating, or distributing lifting, rigging and load securement devices made of chain, rope, and synthetic products. The association works to establish, acquire, preserve, and disseminate various technical information, and encourages the development of safety standards and programs, and product identification procedures. Assistance has been provided for establishing and maintaining adequate products liability insurance, as well as other insurance needs of the industry. Common problems and purposes of the industry, such as those involving production, distribution, service and safety are reviewed and advanced by lawful means on a regular basis.
WEBSITE - www.awrf.org
ICHCA International Ltd (Cargo Handling Association)
This is a membership organisation originally established in 1952 and incorporated in 2002. It is dedicated to the promotion of safety and efficiency in the handling and movement of goods by all modes and during all phases of both national and international transport chains.
WEBSITE - www.ichcainternational.co.uk
International Powered Access Federation
IPAF promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide. Set up in 1983, IPAF is a not-for-profit members’ organisation that represents the interests of manufacturers, distributors, users, and rental and training companies.
The IPAF training programme for platform operators is certified by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878. More than 80,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of over 330 training centres. Successful trainees are awarded the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), the most widely held and recognised proof of training for platform operators. IPAF members enjoy access to advisory, information, insurance and translation services, and have the chance to influence legislation and regulations that govern platform use.
WEBSITE - www.ipaf.orgWorking At Height Safety Association
The Association was incorporated in 2005. To qualify for membership, companies must be manufacturers of equipment used for work at height and must control the production process from raw material through to testing and certification
WAHSA provides a benchmark in high standards for the manufacture and subsequent use of members’ products and takes a lead role in the setting of standards and codes of practice for the use of such equipment. The Chairman of the Association, Keith Jones, believes there has been no better time to draw together the interests of those concerned with working at height.
“Although there is presently an emphasis on regulation and inspection, WAHSA takes a more proactive role to educate and inform people at all levels of the supply chain to ensure that fall protection equipment is purchased, provided and used in a competent and professional manner.”
In addition to the setting of standards for the manufacture and sale of equipment, WAHSA will also regulate the installation of its members’ products to ensure that all work at height is done in a safe and competent manner.
WEBSITE - www.wahsa.co.uk
Office of Public Sector Information
Operating from within the National Archives, the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) is at the heart of information policy, setting standards, delivering access and encouraging the re-use of public sector information. OPSI provides a wide range of services to the public, information industry, government and the wider public sector relating to finding, using, sharing and trading information.
The merger of OPSI with the National Archives in October 2006 enables the combined organisation to provide strong and coherent leadership for the development of information policy across government and the wider public sector.
WEBSITE - www.opsi.gov.uk
Professional Lighting And Sound Association
The Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) was formed over 27 years ago when a fledgling industry began to develop from the pioneering work of the talented individuals who first explored new concepts in sound, lighting, projection and staging.
Today, PLASA has over 500 members worldwide, including the leading specialists in professional audio, lighting, staging, rigging, AV, communications and related disciplines.
With such a dynamic membership to serve, the Association's ongoing investment in services, infrastructure and specialist staff is designed to deliver an equally dynamic response to members' needs.
In addition to providing members with expert advice on a wide range of business and technical issues, PLASA also monitors legislative developments, alerting members to forthcoming UK, EU and international laws and regulations that may affect the way they manage their business.
WEBSITE - www.plasa.org
Association of British Theatre Technicians
The Association of British Theatre Technicians is a charity and a company limited by the guarantee of its members. We campaign on behalf of the theatre industry to ensure legislation is appropriate to the industry’s needs, and that regulations are suitably drafted and enforced.
In 1961, the Association was started with a small enthusiastic group... whose main purpose is to raise technical standards in the theatre by collecting and making available information concerning theatre planning, stage machinery, lighting and sound equipment, acoustic, scenery construction, stage management and all aspects of presentation. The Association provides a forum for discussion among theatre technicians through the publication of a newsletter and through regular meetings...the Association is not a trade union nor does it confer on members any professional status.
From these early beginnings the Association's membership rose to around 250 by the mid 60's: 1970 stood at 400: Today the membership is around 1700 and rising.
The Association has special interest groups such as Safety, IT, Theatre Planning, Design & Archaeology . These groups have shaped the industry in a vital way with the their advice & publications. London & Regional branches regularly hold meetings where members have the opportunity to exchange opinions and information. The Association is now gearing itself up for the challenge of the turn of the century: to meet the demands for an independent and authoritative voice on standards, information and regulation.
WEBSITE - www.abtt.org.uk
Lifting Equipment Engineers New Zealand
Lifting Equipment Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (LEENZ) was formed in 1992 to promote the safe use of lifting equipment and adopt a common range of Standards for the New Zealand Industry.
LEENZ strength derives from the accumulated expertise of its members who collectively have many years experience within the lifting equipment industry. Current members of LEENZ include the Labour Department (formally OSH), manufacturers, importers, suppliers and user of lifting equipment.
LEENZ was formed based on principles of Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), and has at its disposal the full resources of this United Kingdom based organization. LEEA are spread throughout the world including the United States of America.
WEBSITE - www.leenz.org
