Crane Training
Ensuring safety within an industry Established in 1975 by crane owners to represent their interests, the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) has never had more relevance or currency in a climate where its leadership and advocacy are offering members strategic direction and representation at industry and policy level. The voice of the crane industry, CANZ is recognised by the New Zealand Government and the general public alike as the official representative on all matters relating to the safety and operation of cranes. Membership benefits are multitudinous – from receiving up-to-date information on changes or additions to legislation, regulations and Approved Codes of Practice, to providing input on consultations regarding national, regional and local policy matters. There’s also the Association’s major flagship event – the Crane Association of NZ Conference, its discounts for the Crane Training NZ Shop, access to extensive industry resources, and advice on crane and business issues.
The association places a great deal of importance on training and safety, and has succeeded in raising the standards of operation and efficiency across the face of the crane industry. By supporting our members in these and other operational objectives, the New Zealand crane industry has become an international benchmark of success in these areas.
CANZ objectives The main objectives of the Association are: • Provide an organisation through which members may coordinate their efforts solving problems of common concern to the industry • Take appropriate action to raise standards of efficiency within the industry, thus enhancing its national prestige and status
SafeCrane has been created by the Crane Association of New Zealand to provide guidance on how to create a safe workplace for cranes.
• Represent and act for the industry vis-a-vis organs of Government, public and private organisations and activities of which concern the crane industry
Moving forward, the Association will be firmly focused on its current lobby and advocacy work, as lobbying forms an important part of the association’s role in representing the New Zealand crane industry.
• Procure and disseminate information that may be helpful to members
As construction is a large contributor to the national GDP, the value of cranes to the nation means that we punch above our weight as the building and infrastructure sectors are totally reliant on cranes. For more information, visit: www.cranes.org.nz.
• Promote, oppose, or press for, the amendment or repeal of any legislative enactments, by-laws or other rules or regulations affecting the interests of members • Represent the industry in any training programme aimed at increased safety and efficiency in crane operation and to this end, cooperate with other persons and bodies as far as lawfully possible and expedient.
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Chris Campbell Nation Sales Manager M. 021 426 595 T. 0800 267 476 E. chris.campbell@amsgroup.co.nz David Jones South Island Business Development Manager M. 027 700 4722 E. David.Jones@axiomtraining.co.nz Kirsty Shaw Auckland Business Development Manager M. 021 565 402 E. Kirsty.Shaw@axiomtraining.co.nz
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