From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-05 17:59:00

The Global Lifting Awareness Day on 12 June highlights the importance of safe load lifting in industries like mining. Led by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), the event aims to raise awareness of career opportunities in the lifting sector and emphasize the need for risk management in equipment purchasing and maintenance. As industries evolve, the partnership between mining and lifting industries becomes crucial, with both sectors embracing technological advancements and facing challenges like recruitment and cost-cutting pressures while prioritizing safety and quality standards. CEO Ross Moloney stresses the importance of maintaining safety practices despite financial constraints and market pressures, advocating for a focus on quality and safety in engineering practices. The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is conducting a comprehensive study on skills recruitment in the industry, addressing issues, challenges, and solutions for moving forward. The focus is on the average age of the workforce, skills gaps, shortages, and training requirements. LEEA aims to create career pathways and attract more individuals to the engineering industry. They are launching a new membership grade for users of lifting equipment to enhance safety and prevent accidents. Global Lifting Awareness Day on June 12 will see the release of a report highlighting critical issues in the lifting sector. Register for the webinar to learn more.



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