AZASSP FY25 Technical Meeting-02

This month’s presenter is James Harrald, CSP, from 3M’s Fall Protection Sales Executive, Personal Safety Division

Topic: MEWP Rules of Engagement – How to Navigate Regulations and Opinions

One of the best pieces of equipment available can also lead to some of the most confusing discussions around safety and proper use. During this session we will discuss some of the top challenges, misconceptions and mistakes that can be made when operating lifts. My hope is to have an open discussion on challenges faced and resources to solve them.

• Attendees will gain resources to evaluate applications to make sound assessments of regulations, site specific and manufacturer guidelines related to fall protection in MEWP’s.
• We will discuss training requirements from OSHA, MSHA and manufacturers and how to implement them into your plan
• There will be a brief review of the OSHA stance on MEWP’s and how to find the materials
• The goal will be to unify the industry on best practice when operating lifts and how to not only train your team, but how to convey the plan to controlling contractors and owners.

Bio: Currently covering the State of Arizona and Southern Nevada for 3M Fall Protection, James has been around the construction industry since the age of 6 in Wyoming. Post college and working in Washington State, James made the shift into the safety world in 2007 where he found his real passion – safety training.  After 5 years in Washington and 10 more in Arizona as a safety distributor and trainer, James joined 3M Fall Protection in their Personal Safety Division. During his time with his previous employer, James earned his OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction, and his Associate Safety Professional credentials. He joined the ranks of Certified Safety Professional in April 2022. James has been an ASSP Arizona Chapter member since November of 2013 and is the ’24-25’ President Elect of the Arizona Chapter.

The Construction Section of AZASSP will be meeting from 1pm-2pm following the chapter’s monthly technical presentation. This is part of an initiative to revitalize our Construction Section. This extra hour will be scheduled after AZASSP technical meetings in October, January, March, and May. Please contact Construction Section chair Chad White for further information.