Unveiling AWRF's Vision for the Future of Rigging Industry Safety and Standards

Dive deep into the heart of the rigging industry, where we unveil the Association of Wire Rope Fabricators' (AWRF) approach to the future of safety and standards. Industry stalwarts explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities as experts discuss AWRF's initiatives to promote best practices and enhance workplace safety across the lifting, rigging, and tie-down sectors.
The rigging industry has come a long way in prioritizing worker safety, moving from an era where fatalities were expected to a modern approach focused on rigorous standards and continuous improvement. As AWRF members Tim Klein, Emily Wagner, Jeff Ferchen, and Terry Driscoll reveal, the association plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry through its technical committees, recommended practices and guidelines, and collaboration with other organizations.
"We're taking all that information and collecting it in the Recommended Practices and Guidelines. Whether it be the proper proof testing of a chain sling or a wire rope sling or a lever hoist, Swager Safety Guide, we have these documents that we've collected all of this information showing the proper way to do it, and we're continually updating those." - Tim Klein, PE, Senior Director - Structures at WireCo
In this episode, you'll gain insights into AWRF's vision for the future, including:
• Emerging safety trends and the role of personal competency
• The impact of new technologies like load monitoring tools
• Strategies for training the next generation of lifting professionals
• The importance of industry consolidation and global economics
• Opportunities to get involved and contribute to AWRF's initiatives
This episode is a must-listen for professionals across the rigging industry spectrum - from veterans to newcomers and from safety managers to CEOs. Whether you're a rigging professional, safety manager, or industry stakeholder, this episode offers a comprehensive look at AWRF's efforts to drive continuous improvement in rigging industry safety and standards.
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In this video
0:00 - Intro
1:29- Meet the AWRF Board Members, Management, and Chairs
5:00 - What does Terry Driscoll do in AWRF?
5:42 - What does Emily Wagner do in AWRF?
6:08 - What does Jeff Ferchen do in AWRF?
6:49 - What does Tim Klein do in AWRF?
7:27 - What is AWRF, and what does AWRF do?
9:20 - What is the History of AWRF?
10:52 - What does AWRF do to make the rigging & lifting industry safer?
12:37 - Building a collection of Recommended Practices & Guidelines
13:23 - What were the lifting & rigging industry trends of 2023?
19:14 - What industry trends can we expect to see in the future?
21:21 - How is the lifting & rigging industry changing?
23:07 - What challenges are the rigging & lifting industry facing?
24:58 - How can businesses improve their safety culture?
28:31 - How are AWRF Recommended Practices & Guidelines created?
29:28 - Do you need to be a member of AWRF to gain benefits from it?
30:02 - How do you become a member or get involved with AWRF?
33:24 - How can you learn more about AWRF?
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Thanks for watching.

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great learning experience

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Glad to hear it. Thanks for listening!

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