Accident Database

                                                                                                 www.ipaf.org/accident

• Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), can make work at height more efficient, effective and safer. 
• There are currently about 450,000 powered access units in North America, 250,000 in Europe, and in excess of 850,000 worldwide. We are nearing one million units in circulation worldwide and this number is increasing as emerging markets realise the benefits of powered access.
• There is currently no one mechanism/collection point for reporting and measuring serious accidents involving MEWPs/AWPs, and there is no definitive data as to the number and main causes of accidents.
• This project addresses these gaps. The accident database builds a comprehensive record of known accidents, in one location and in one common format. Data gathered enables IPAF to analyse and look for common trends, and propose possible actions to further improve and promote the safe use of powered access worldwide.

1. Enables better analysis of what causes accidents
2. Learn from past mistakes
3. Change cultures by sharing common accident trends based on facts
4. If you do not measure, you cannot manage
5. Use base line data to set targets for improvement
6. Make informed decisions based on facts and data
7. Information can benefit manufacturers, which may lead to design improvements
8. Help contractors promote safe use and eliminate bad practices
9. Improve training courses
10. A source to produce other material such as toolbox talks
11. Demonstrate that powered access is safer
12. Help improve safe use and promote best practice
13. Enable the industry to work together for the common good
14. Reporting is reactive, but using the information to identify causes and prevent accidents is proactive

Together with YOUR HELP and support, this project WILL SAVE LIVES!