06.06.2013

IPAF appoints Swiss representative

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed Roger Schaffner as its new auditor and member support representative for Switzerland.

Starting in October and based in IPAF’s Basel office Schaffner will be responsible for auditing IPAF-approved training centres throughout Switzerland and southern Germany as well as recruiting and supporting members and training centres. He will also work closely with IPAF Swiss Country Council and Training Working Group to represent members’ interests at national meetings and to formulate IPAF’s policies in Switzerland.

Schaffner has more than 25 years of experience in the powered access industry, having started out as a truck mounted platform operator before joining WS-Skyworker as hire desk controller and later as interim branch manager. Most recently he was the technical consultant and training manager for Swiss aerial platform distributor UP based in Bern.
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Roger Schaffner

Schaffner said: “The many years as an operator of truck-mounted platforms have taught me how important safe work equipment and correct usage are. Being fully aware of safety issues is the basis for a comfortable and safe experience while working at height. I look forward to working with all IPAF’s Swiss members to make our industry even safer.”