Reference Guides

IPAF provides the following quick reference guides for suppliers and users.
Please click on the relevant subject for more information.

Machine weights, loads, permissible loads

Machine weights and permissible loads (Uploaded 2005/11/17)

Taxation and regulations affecting vehicle mounted MEWPs used in the highway (Uploaded 2005/11/17)

Extracts from Statutory Instrument 2003 No. 1998, The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 (Uploaded 2005/11/17)

Non-physical guarding of scissors

IPAF statement on scissor lift mechanism guarding (Uploaded 2007/08/20)

Red diesel, fuel

Truck mounted platforms allowed to use red diesel (Uploaded 2006/03/23)

Risk assessment

Example of risk assessment format (Uploaded 2005)

This document is an aid for conducting risk assessments on MEWPs and MCWPs.

Transport platforms

BGI 825 on the selection and operation of builders hoists for the construction industry (Uploaded 2008/10/29)

English translation of the guidelines from the German Professional Associations of the Construction Industry

ISPESL guidelines for the transport of persons and materials between floors defined as temporary (Uploaded 2008/10/21)

English translation of the guidelines from the Italian National Institute of Occupational Safety & Prevention

Towing

VOSA Quick Guide to Towing Small Trailers (Uploaded 2008/10/13)

Do you need to use a tachograph if you are towing a trailer-mounted platform? The Quick Guide to Towing Small Trailers from the Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) answers some frequently asked questions on the use of trailers and the law, covering driving licences, driver hours and weight.

Work at height solutions

HSE Work at Height Solutions

Work at Height Solutions provides straightforward practical advice for people planning specific tasks that involve work at height. It was developed by the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the Access Industry Forum (AIF), of which IPAF is a part. If you have a question related to work at height, look in there. There may be a ready solution, or you can pose your question.