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  • IPAF Conference

    Working at Height Conference & Awards 2025

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    Save the date for the second Working at Height Conference Event in the USA. Co-organised by IPAF & KHL the event will once again take place at the Music City Center in Nashville, USA. The event is for: equipment rental managers & owners; safety professionals in the construction industry; access rental specialists; safety consultants and MEWP OEMs & distributors.

    15-16 October 2025
    Music City Centre Convention Centre
  • IPAF Elevando Logo

    Welcome to the 5th edition of IPAF ELEVANDO
    Latin America's most important event for professionals in the powered access industry is back stronger than ever.

    6 November 2025
    Parque Fundidora, Monterrey, Mexico

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  • Technical Guidance

    F1: Familiarisation

    Before using a MEWP you must be trained to the applicable MEWP classification and be familiarised on the specific machine. Familiarisation is required on any MEWP that is significantly different in weight, height, length or complexity to the MEWP on which training took place. The operator, supervisor, ground person/rescuer, service engineer and demonstrator all need adequate familiarisation to undertake their duties. 

    Added 12 Jun 2025
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  • The purpose of this document is to provide information, and good-practice guidance on means of reducing exposure to trapping and crushing hazards while using a MEWP.

    Added 25 Apr 2025
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  • Featured Toolbox Talk

    MEWP Familiarisation Toolbox Talk

    The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) may be significantly different than the MEWP the operator was trained on. Accidents can occur from operating an unfamiliar MEWP, for example by moving the platform in the opposite direction than intended, or by incorrectly setting up the outriggers.

    Added 25 Mar 2025
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    Know your Machine Toolbox Talk