ARA provides 'clean, safe and essential' training
The American Rental Association (ARA) has launched the latest element of its “Clean. Safe. Essential” initiative for construction equipment rental companies.
A new “Clean. Safe. Essential.” training certificate program has been launched, designed to keep the rental experience safe during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Available online through the ARA’s RentalU education site, the program features a variety of learning modules to help member construction and general tool rental stores ensure the cleanliness and safety of all rental operations, employees and customers.
Topics covered include supplies needed, preparations to make, safety considerations, and a cleanliness checklist. Upon completion of the training program, ARA members will receive a certificate and an implementation kit for their specific location.
The ARA said that it will continue to refine the training program with modules updated, added or replaced as necessary.
“Our industry is committed to developing solutions over and above what is expected to keep the rental process clean and safe,” said Tony Conant, ARA CEO. “The uniform training found in the ‘Clean. Safe. Essential.’ program is designed to help ensure the health and safety of customers and employees — and to maintain the highest level of confidence of our customer partners.”
While the training is based on medical science and operational expertise, the ARA said that it is directing rental stores to comply with the latest local, state, and national regulations.
Baked in Moline, Ill., the ARA membership includes more than 11,000 rental businesses and more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers, in more than 50 countries, including the United States and Canada.