The upcoming 2011-2012 ACPA Membership Directory will contain a new feature section, Professional Resources, which will allow ACPA members greater access to ACPA member services such as accounting, appraisals, boom inspections, insurance, financing, new and used equipment, accessories and other related concrete pumping interests.
A new video produced by the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is now available for members to use as a promotional tool. The video titled “Concrete Pumping–The Future of Concrete Construction” uses high-definition video to show the economic, environmental, safety and productivity benefits of today’s concrete pumps. The ten minute presentation utilizes current projects with modern equipment to illustrate the value of concrete pumping.
If you own a concrete pumping business in the state of California, you’re probably held to some of the most intrusive and complicated regulations than all of the other 49 states—especially when it comes to complying with California’s stringent diesel emission regulations. But even though California may be many miles away, their programs are still viewed by some states as the “model” upon which to build their own regulatory programs, and these could directly affect owners of concrete pumps nationwide.
DUAL Specialty Construction & Transport is the Exclusively Endorsed Property and Casualty Insurance Provider of the American Concrete Pumping Association. The partnership allows ACPA members access to comprehensive coverage from the leading industry Risk Management & Insurance partner.
The ACPA publishes Concrete Pumping Magazine quarterly for the benefit of all concrete pumpers. Subscriptions are free, so sign up for your company or yourself, today!
Unpredictable weather and close quarters make the Port of Miami Tunnel Project a challenge: construction the underwater tunnels is complicated by their proximity to a six-line highway.
Since 1975, World of Concrete has been the industry's ONLY annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits, leading suppliers showcasing innovative products and technologies, exciting demonstrations and competitions, a world-class education program, and the information you need to help sustain and grow your business.
All certification tests are the property of the American Concrete Pumping Association and will be kept on file by test number at the ACPA National Office for a period of three (3) years.
A record of all tests with operator name and status will be maintained and kept in a database indefinitely by the ACPA National Office.
Verification of an operator’s continuing safety education requirement will be maintained in a database at the ACPA National Office.
Certification - must receive a minimum grade of 70 percent per section to pass.
“Weighted” questions (questions in all capitals and bold print) must be correctly answered in order to pass a particular section—regardless of passing percentage.
Must pass Section 1—Safety/Technical, plus at least one other section of the certification test.
Operator and test administrator must complete and sign the front cover of the certification test where applicable.
Operator must complete and sign the “Certification Application” on page 2 of the test booklet.
Operator must have signed verification of their equipment experience time from either their supervisor or authorized person.
Test must be witnessed under ACPA procedures by a designated person of the operator’s employer and provide a signed affidavit included on page 3 of the test booklet.
Work continues on the final stages of the new ACPA Operator Safety Presentation DVD, which will become the mandatory education requirement beginning January 1, 2012 for all operators seeking ACPA certification or recertification.
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