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David James, Nationwide Access's Quality and Safety Manager, is to retire from the powered access industry at the end of December aged 62.
Over the past 22 years, he has proved to be one of the key influencers of heath & safety policy throughout the industry; playing a pivotal role in the creation of appropriate training as well as developing the British Standards for the Safe Use of Powered Access Machinery.
In his decade with Nationwide Access, David also played a major part in developing an NVQ in Plant Mechanics in conjunction with the Construction Industry Training Board.
After joining Nationwide in 1995 from PTP Aerial Platforms, David helped the company achieve Investors in People accreditation as well as a raft of other health & safety and quality standards including ISO9000. A recent survey within the organisation showed more than 75% of Nationwide staff now consider health & safety to be the top priority.
Commenting on his retirement David said: "Nationwide Access is undoubtedly a leader in the industry today. I am very proud to have been involved with its expansion from a small organisation to the fifth largest powered access company in the world.
"The industry has changed a great deal in terms of quality and safety over the past two decades. Knowing that I have helped develop a culture that values the quality of its service alongside training and health & safety gives me a real sense of achievement."
To honour David's contribution, Peter Jones, Operating Standards and Engineering Manager for Nationwide Access, presented David with a caricature depicting some of his most memorable moments.
In a tribute to him Peter said: "David James is one of the pioneers of the powered access industry and has been a guiding light for many people. He has been involved with a great deal of policy work with the Powered Access Industry Group, a working group run by Construction Plant Hire Association and IPAF (International Powered access Federation).
"He has a clear understanding of the need for consistent quality in a customer service business and his drive has provided a great platform for Nationwide to build upon.''
Although he is retiring from day-to-day operations, David will still work part time as a consultant to the industry in health & safety and quality matters. For the rest of the time he's looking forward to relaxing and having the opportunity to travel.
Chris Wraith, a former training instructor with Nationwide Access, has been appointed as David's successor.
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