The CICA National Newsletter. CICA 2011 Conference Exhibition & Crane Display

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1 Crane Industry News The CICA National Newsletter ISSUE NO. 33 May 2011 CICA 2011 Conference Exhibition & Crane Display September Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Gold Coast, QLD ~ Registrations Opening Monday 9th May!! ~ Register during the Early Bird period and you will: Save $75.00 on Full Delegate Registration Be entered into the Early Bird Registration Prize Draw for 2 Nights of Accommodation for 2 People at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Platinum Sponsor: See page 6 for further information and keep track of progress via CICA Office Ph: admin@cica.com.au Web : ABN Lifting Industry Standards CraneSafe Office Ph: office@cranesafe.com.au Web:

2 From The President s Desk.. Newsletter Contents ConExpo, the largest construction equipment exhibition to be held in 2011, occurred in Las Vegas from 22 nd to 26 th March. The numbers of Australians attending was significantly increased compared to the previous ConExpo events, probably due to many missing last year s BAUMA due to the Iceland volcano. As I mentioned in the previous Newsletter, one of the main reasons for travelling to ConExpo, was to attend the 14 th International Crane Technical Liaison Meeting on Thursday 24 th March. Attendees included the major crane manufacturers and crane user/owner organisations from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Some of the agenda items included EN13000 Amendment & Revision, Data Loggers, Unattended Crane Policy, Noise of Equipment, Trade Barriers & Crane Misuse. CICA 2011 Conference P1 President s Report P2 CraneSafe Report P3 CEO Report P4 Standards Update P5 Heavy Vehicles National Laws P5 Award & Competition Reminder P5 CICA 2011 Conference P6 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors P7 Conference Program P8 Member News P9 Industry Photos P9 & 10 Event & Meetings Calendar P10 ConExpo Photos P11 CICA Board P12 Association Contact Details P12 When attending these international exhibitions, we are always kept very busy. We met with various press organisations including Cranes Today, International Cranes, Cranes & Lifting and Vertikal. These publications give great coverage to CICA s activities and it s good to meet the editors and personally update them. Other organisations that we met include the SC&RA, ESTA and the National Commission of the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). We also met up with the senior managers of the many crane manufacturers and invited them to attend this year s conference. Back at home, some other meetings that I have attended include: Met with the Ai Group on 18 th March to progress the mobile crane traineeship. Attended the Construction Industry Plant Consultative meeting in Sydney discussing problems the 10 year major inspection requirements. Attended the NTC Industry Advisory Meeting in Melbourne on 15 th April. Met with the NTC in Sydney on the 19 th April on the introduction of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator in January (See also page 5) We are now busy preparing for the next CICA Board meeting to be held on Thursday 12 th May in Perth. We will also hold a meeting of the CraneSafe Assessors and meet with representatives from the local Crane Association while in Western Australia Board Meeting Dates 12th May 21st July (note change) 14th September 10 th November Best Wishes, John John Gillespie (CICA President) Page 2

3 CraneSafe Update.. IMPECABLE RECORDS ARE A MUST FOR CRANES CICA and CraneSafe have been singing this tune for the past decade, but with the release of the new Australian Standards AS and the Draft National OH&S Regulations, there is a huge incentive to follow this advice to the letter. The new AS has changed the section devoted to Major Inspections quite dramatically. If the Crane is not assessed by the method outlined in Section 9 of the Standards, then a Major Inspection is required at 7 Years. In Section 9, if the Crane Duty History is unknown, a 50% loading is added to the Cranes being assessed for its Major Inspection as against the Cranes that have automatic recording systems for Duty History. This brings us back again to the 7 years requirement for a Major Inspection. In addition, there is a mandatory requirement for keeping of other records: Records shall be kept of maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications and relevant exceptional occurrences (e.g., overloads, extreme climatic conditions and collisions). Failure to keep these records can result in more frequent Major Inspections. The answer is simple; IMPECABLE RECORDS ARE A MUST FOR CRANES. Keep all records for use in Periodic Inspections (CraneSafe Inspections) and Major Inspections, and either incorporate an Automatic Duty History Recorder, or use a manual recording system where all lifts conducted over a period of time (ideally 3 months but can be less) that can be used by the Competent Person to determine when a Major Inspection is required. The EN13000 requirement for European Manufactured Cranes after 2010 has a Data Logger incorporated into the crane but the legal requirement is that only events such as overloads must recorded. Some Manufacturers have more detailed recording devices that include all lifts, but you need to ascertain what is available from your crane supplier prior to adding additional monitoring devices, or using the manual recording of all lifts during a specific period that gives the Competent Person the information to make assumptions on the use of the crane over a longer period. The Documents released by Safe Work Australia for public comment reveal that consideration is being given to having maximum penalties of between $36,000 and $60,000 for not keeping records and also keeping records for the life of the crane. It is therefore, crucial that all records be kept. Not only will you avoid possible penalties, but you may also extend the period between Major Inspections. All of our CraneSafe Assessors have been alerted of these issues and they are more than happy to assist in achieving favourable results. - Jeff Brundell, National Director, CraneSafe CICA Mission Statement To be the authority for the lifting industry of Australia. To develop and promote a safe and effective crane and lifting industry. To strive to achieve uniformity in standards and regulations throughout Australia. To represent and promote members interests and assist their ongoing success. Page 3

4 Membership Matters.. A Report by the CEO Welcome to this regular update. I have been out of the office for 4 weeks during March/April, attending ConExpo and taking some annual leave. I have come back to work well-refreshed from my break and I m now enthusiastically tackling the back-log of s and tasks. The good news is that the CICA / CraneSafe Office continued to progress the day-to-day business in my absence due to the great staff team, working with the CICA Board voluntary leadership as required. As always, there are many issues and challenges ahead with lots of good news and progress, as follows: As per this Newsletter front page, the 2011 Conference (Platinum Sponsor: Terex) is gaining momentum, under the Conference Committee leadership with Registrations due to open soon. The Speaker Program is almost finalised; the Sponsors and Exhibitors are getting on board; and the event website is up and running (refer (See also page 6) While talking Conferences, further good news is that the 2012 Conference Committee has been set up and is proposing to hold the event in Adelaide (hosted by SACA) early September 2012 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Expect more details once the proposal has been locked in and approved by the CICA Board. Early April, CICA made a public submission to Safe Work Australia re the model work health and safety regulations harmonisation project, with specific concerns and input on the Plant Regulations and Design Registration in relation to the crane industry. Thanks to Jeff Brundell (Director) for his energy and leadership over many months on this front. CraneSafe continues to motor along with the Green Sticker numbers still trending upwards; various state Assessor Meetings have been held or are planned; plus the Assessor audit program is being developed by John Hocking and Jeff Brundell. A CraneSafe specific strategic business planning workshop is to be held in the near future. Led by Jeff Brundell and the CICA Board, CICA is developing the CICA approved engineer project to assist Major Inspections plus (as per the CICA Strategic Plan) the Gold Sticker Project is now actively under development. Proposed details will be released as soon as possible. On the CICA membership front, we have more good news following the National Office annual new membership marketing campaign. So far, new membership numbers are set to jump another 12 members, being proposed at the CICA Board Meeting in Perth 12 May. This will see our membership numbers approaching the 250 level, although we have some way to go to achieve the 300 target. The CICA 2011 / 12 Budget will be discussed at the Perth Board Meeting, along with the timetable for the 2011 Board Elections and AGM. Ongoing projects will be reviewed such as the recently launched industry Crane Accident Scheme; the Dogger training CD; the Training Project; the Crane Safety Manual Review; the Operator training log book, and the History Book. As John Gillespie has reported, the 2011 ConExpo event was another great success. The CICA accommodation block booking at the MGM Hotel included over 60 rooms so the aussie representation was strong. See page 11 for some pictures on the event. Importantly, the Associations International Crane Technical Meeting held during the ConExpo event, agreed to strengthen the significance of the forum and its association participants status. In closing, I encourage you all to support and attend your local state association meetings and of course to consider attending the exciting CICA 2011 Conference at the Gold Coast September. Keep Lifting Australia! Alan Marshall Chief Executive Officer, CICA Page 4

5 Standards Update Please be aware that Australian Standards AS has been updated and recently released. Jeff Brundell makes mention of some the more important issues in his Impeccable Records story (one page 3), but everyone has a responsibility to be aware of what the Standards require and should purchase a copy. There are other areas that can impact in the normal course of business and one particular areas is that Periodic Inspections shall be conducted by a third party to provide independent advice instead of the previous instruction of should be a third party. It is a more definite instruction and needs to be followed. CICA will explain some of the other changes at the 2011 CICA Conference on the Gold Coast in September. Heavy Vehicle National Laws Take Shape. As noted by John Gillespie in his report (John attended a NTC Meeting on 19/4 representing CICA and the industry) an independent National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will become operational in This covers heavy vehicles with a gross vehicle mass over 4.5 tonnes. The National Transport Commission (NTC), in conjunction with the National Heavy Vehicle Project Office, has released the proposed law and accompanying Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation due by 6 May. The Regulator aims to achieve: Efficiency through a common set of laws for heavy vehicles for all states and territories Safety via a national safety monitoring and reporting system for heavy vehicles A single contact point; an independent authority; a national registration system; unified compliance and enforcement. If you have any comments or queries, please contact your state association or the CICA Office. A NTC/NHVR Fact Sheet on this project exists. For further information visit and Award & Competition Reminders.. Con Popov Con Popov CICA is now accepting nominations for the Con Popov Memorial Award (closing date 31/5/11), this award may be bestowed on a person who is considered to have made an outstanding contribution to the crane industry over a considerable period of time. Nominations can only be accepted after being considered and put forward by a State Association Committee. Should you have someone that you think worthy of consideration for this prestigious award, please contact your State Association Secretariat. Lift of the Year Awards 2010 Lift of the Year Winner - Category A John Holland CICA recognises excellence and innovation in the Australian crane industry with the CICA Lift of the Year Awards presented at the annual CICA conference. Entries are divided into two categories, Category A for lifts using cranes over 130t lifting capacity and Category B for lifts using cranes up to 130t lifting capacity. A trophy is awarded to the winner of each category and the coveted Bill Shaw Memorial Trophy is awarded to the entry judged the best overall lift from both of these categories. Entries are now being accepted and entry information (including an entry form) can be found on the CICA website Entries close on Monday 1/8/11. Page 5

6 Delegate Registration Delegate registrations will open on Monday 9 th May. Watch your Inbox for the announcing that registrations have opened. Registrations can be completed electronically via the dedicated conference website or alternatively a registration brochure will soon be sent to you in the mail. Early Bird Registrations close Friday 11 th June. Save $75.00 on Full Delegate Registration by registering during the Early Bird Registration period. Each person that completes their registration (including full payment) during the Early Bird Registration period will be included in a prize draw for two nights of accommodation for two people at the beautiful Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. The draw will be completed at the CICA Office on Wednesday 15 th June. Accommodation A special CICA Conference rate has been arranged at the conference venue, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. This stunning venue combines five star charm with casual Queensland elegance, with all rooms featuring balconies with stunning views of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Facilities include a saltwater, heated lagoon pool with an amazing simulated coral reef (which you can actually go snorkelling in). Accommodation bookings at CICA s negotiated rate can only be made through our professional conference organisers, Conference-Plus, during the conference registration process. Deluxe Guest Room Lagoon Pool Lobby Page 6

7 Sponsors Platinum: Gold: Networking Dinner: Satchel: Silver: Bronze: Exhibition This year the Exhibition will be located in the beautiful Garden Terrace of the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, adjacent to the the conference speaker sessions. The Exhibition will be the location for the Wednesday night welcome drinks and canapés and all day time catering (except Thursday lunch which is currently planned to be at the Crane Display). Bookings are now being accepted for exhibition booths at this year s conference., early responses received have been excellent with booking or expressions of interest already received from: Terex UAA Australian Crane & Machinery Liebherr Tadano Oceania Manitowoc Crane Group The Baden Davis Crane Connection Aspermont (Cranes & Lifting) LSM Technologies Tram Australia Kennards Lift & Shift A Noble & Son Manitou Australia Finlease The Exhibition is now 50% sold, book your booth as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For further information or to download a copy of the Exhibitor Invitation document, please visit the conference website or contact the CICA Office. General: View from Marriott Pool Area Page 7

8 Conference Program Wednesday 14/9/11 Preliminary Day 9.00am CICA Board Meeting 1.00pm CICA Industry Forum 3.00pm CICA AGM 4.00pm Registration 5.30pm Welcome Reception Networking Dinner 7.00pm (Sponsored by Liebherr) Thursday 15/9/11 Speaker Program 8.00am Registration 9.00am MC Introduction 9.15am 10.00am John Gillespie CICA President Welcome Albert Smith CIAQ President Welcome Session 1 Keynote Address - Karni Liddell Platinum Sponsor Presentation Terex Australia 10.20am Morning Tea 10.45am 10.55am Gold Sponsor Presentation UAA Session 2 - Technical Session 1 Christoph Kleiner, Leibherr Working At Height with Liebherr Mobile & Crawler Cranes 12.00pm Lunch at Crane Display (including live demonstrations) 2.30pm Lift of the Year Award Entries 3.15pm Afternoon Tea 3.45pm Lift of the Year Award Entries (Continued) 4.15pm Session 3 Stuart Anderson 5.00pm Day Close Free Night (Manufacturer Dinners) Friday 16/9/11 Speaker Program 8.00am Registration 8.30am MC Introduction 8.40am Session 4 - Technical Session 2 Oliver Fries, Terex Challenges in Design of AT Cranes 9.40am CraneSafe Presentation 10.00am Gold Sponsor Presentation Australian Crane & Machinery 10.10am Morning Tea 10.30am Session 5 Manufacturers Panel 12.00pm Lunch 1.30pm Session 6 Jeff Brundell, OHS Harmonisation 2pm Session 7 Andrew Esquilant, CICA Training Project Update 2.15pm Session 8 Aztec Analysis Ground Pressure Loadings 3.00pm Afternoon Tea (Exhibition Close) 3.30pm NZ Update 3.45pm CICA Update Alan Marshall, CICA CEO 4.00pm Raffle Draw 4.15pm Conference Wrap Up - CICA President 7.00pm Pre Dinner Drinks 7.30pm Gala Awards Dinner 12.00am Dinner Close Keynote Speaker Karni Liddell Karni Liddell is now established as one of Australia s most successful and well respected Paralympic swimmers. Born with Spinal Muscular Keynote Atrophy, Speaker doctors Karni warned Liddell her parents that she would never walk, sit up or live past her teenage years. Ignoring this advice, Karni s parents embarked on a crazy self invented rehabilitation program which soon helped them to realise that one of the greatest pleasures in life is achieving things people say can t be done. Karni went on to break her first world record at 14 and went into the Sydney Paralympic Games as the fastest woman in the world for all of her events. Karni s story is full of edge of your seat drama and circumstances that will have the crowd crying one minute and laughing out loud the next. Page 8

9 Member News.. Andrew Esquilant Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Esquilant to the position of National Sales Manager (Australia/NZ) for the mobile and crawler cranes above 300t division. His position will be to support all Sales Managers and administration staff in each area of Australia and New Zealand and be involved in the overall management of the Mobile Crane Division for Liebherr Australia. Andre has been working in the Australian crane industry for 10 years, formerly in the Tower Crane division for Morrow Equipment. During this time Andrew has gained tickets in dogging, rigging and crane operation, as well as extensive experience in sales and service. Industry Photos.. CIA NSW Meetings 2/3/11 General Meeting - Guest Speaker David Elliott (then State Liberal Candidate for Baulkham Hills General Meeting Member Dinner Committee Meeting Page 9

10 More Industry Photos.. Queensland 2011 Conference Committee Meeting 16/3/11 Conference Committee Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa Event & Meeting Dates.. Conferences & Events 10-13/5/11 HRIA Convention (Perth, WA) 12/5/11 International Tower Crane Conf (London, UK) 7-8/7/11 CANZ Conference (Queenstown, NZ) 14-16/9/11 CICA Conference (Gold Coast, QLD) 26-27/10/11 WC&TS (Amsterdam) 15-21/4/13 Bauma (Munich, Germany) Mark Your Diary CICA Conference 2011 Marriott Resort Gold Coast, QLD September, 2011 CIA NSW 4/5/11 (General Meeting) 3/6/11 (Regional General Meeting) 6/7/11 (General Meeting) 3/8/11 (General Meeting & AGM) 5/10/11 (General Meeting) 2/11/11 (General Meeting) 7/12/11 (General Meeting) NTCA 16/6/11 (General Meeting) 6/10/11 (AGM & General Meeting) State Meeting Dates VCA 6/6/11 (General Meeting) 8/8/11 (General & AGM) 10/10/11 (General Meeting) 5/12/11 (General Meeting) CIAQ 6/5/11 (Committee) 8/7/11 (Committee) 26/8/11 (AGM) 4/11/11 (Committee) SACA 18/5/11 (General Meeting) 20/7/11 (General Meeting) 22/9/11 (General Meeting) 17/11/11 (General Meeting) CAWA 22/6/11 (General Meeting) 21/9/11 (AGM &General Meeting) 1/2/11 (General Meeting)

11 ConExpo Las Vegas.. MGM Hotel, Las Vegas Las Vegas Strip ConExpo Crane Display ConExpo Crane Display ConExpo Opening International Technical Meeting of Associations L-R: John Gillespie, Jeff Brundell, Leigh Sparrow / Vertikal L-R: Jeff Brundell, Ton Klijn (ESTA) CICA Directors at a CICA Meeting at ConExpo L-R: Jeff Brundell, Joel Dandrea (SC&RA), John Gillespie L-R: John Gillespie, Graham Bent / NCCCO L-R: John Gillespie, Andy Graham / Aspermont Page 11

12 CICA Board.. John Gillespie - President Danny Black Vice President Jeff Brundell CraneSafe Director Albert Smith - Director Marcus Ferrari - Director Andrew Esquilant - Director Malcom Smith - Director Nick Morris - Director Ray Brenton - Director Cheryl Woodhart - Director Dean Short - Director CICA & State Association Contacts.. The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) PO Box 136, Mount Waverley Vic 3149 Unit 10, Lexia Place, Mulgrave Vic 3170 Ph: Fax: Websites: CraneSafe Senior Administration Officer: Kylie Charrett office@cranesafe.com.au CraneSafe Admin Assistant: Donna McDonald reception@cranesafe.com.au CraneSafe Engineer: John Hocking engineer@cranesafe.com.au CICA Senior Administration Officer: Lisa Legge admin@cica.com.au Chief Executive Officer: Alan Marshall ceo@cica.com.au Crane Industry Association of NSW (CIA NSW) Ph: nsw_cranes_assoc@yahoo.com.au Secretariat: Heidi Hervay Northern Territory Crane Association (NTCA) Ph: timm@bizgroup.net.au Secretary: Tim Mee Crane Industry Association of Queensland (CIAQ) Ph: admin@qta.com.au Secretary: Travis Degen South Australian Crane Association (SACA) Ph: timm@bizgroup.net.au Secretary: Tim Mee Victorian Crane Association (VCA) Ph: admin@cranesvic.com.au Secretariat: Candice Pribil Crane Association of Western Australia (CAWA) Ph: crane@casm.com.au Secretary: Ron Adams For further contact information for State Crane Associations, please visit the Associations page on the CICA Website CICA Approved Media Partners.. Cranes & Lifting Magazine Cranes Today Magazine International Cranes & Specialised Transport Magazine Vertikal.net Page 12