{"id":11984,"date":"2023-07-13T02:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T02:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=11984"},"modified":"2023-07-13T05:28:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T05:28:57","slug":"its-glad2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/its-glad2023\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s #GLAD2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s Global Lifting Awareness Day<\/a> \u2014 #GLAD2023<\/a> \u2014 features a packed programme of content, delivered by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).<\/p>\n

Yesterday\u2019s UK parliamentary event was a focal point, but just the start.<\/p>\n

Ross Moloney, CEO at LEEA, said: \u201cThe event was the de facto #GLAD2023<\/a> launch, demonstrating the increasing role LEEA plays in representing the voice of our members at the highest level by continuing a good relationship with government departments, and working alongside them to create constructive solutions to the issues faced by the lifting sector. We are a trusted voice to those in the corridors of power and the event should energise activities that begin as #GLAD2023<\/a> dawns only hours later in some parts of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now in its fourth year, #GLAD2023<\/a> harnesses the power of social media to promote videos, articles, and in-person activity, while pointing people to a dedicated website \u2014 https:\/\/globalliftingawarenessday.com<\/a> \u2014 where information about apprenticeships, military recruitment, diversity, sustainability, and technology has been posted since the concept\u2019s 2020 launch.<\/p>\n

Anyone with a stake in the industry can help, from individuals to the largest corporations. By participating on social media using the hashtag and sharing the rallying call \u2014 \u2018We promote safe lifting, so we support GLAD<\/a>\u2019 \u2014 or holding in-person and digital events, it is easy to put your hand up and make the case for professionalisation and standards.<\/p>\n

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\u2018We promote safe lifting, so we support GLAD\u2019 had previously emerged as the rallying call of this year\u2019s Global Lifting Awareness Day \u2014 #GLAD2023 \u2014 on 13 July.<\/p><\/div>\n

LEEA\u2019s #GLAD2023<\/a> programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

LEEA has announced a programme of events \u2014 https:\/\/globalliftingawarenessday.com\/schedule<\/a> \u2014 that includes webinars; the official launch of a new Supporting Structures training course and LEEA Connect app 2.0; and a Digital Roundtable that will discuss the future of the industry. A guidance video on BS 7121 standards and an update from LEEA\u2019s Technical Forum are just two other highlights.<\/p>\n

LEEA will reiterate that education about supporting structures in the lifting industry is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of heavy loads, assessing structural integrity, complying with regulations, and effectively managing risks associated with lifting operations. Students that successfully complete the course will acquire knowledge that will assist them to perform the thorough examination of supporting structures in service and validate or otherwise assess their fitness for a further period of service.<\/p>\n

Moloney added: \u201cWith live elements, such as the webinars and technical forum, in addition to scheduled announcements throughout the day and repeated references to ongoing military recruitment and apprenticeships, #GLAD2023<\/a> is primed to achieve its objective, chiefly to raise the profile of our industry by sharing material that promotes safe and high quality load lifting.\u201d<\/p>\n