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    IPAF confirms Rome as the venue for Europlatform 2020

    IPAF has issued a save the date notice announcing the location for the 14th annual Europlatform conference is now confirmed as the Radisson Blu Es. Hotel, Rome, Italy, on 24 September, in conjunction with Access International magazine, official media partner.

  • Featured News

    IAPAs category shortlisted entrants announced

    The shortlisted entrants to the 2020 International Awards for Powered Access) have been confirmed. A record 130 entries to the awards were received, with the judges meeting earlier this month in London to select their favourite entries in each category.

  • News

    First speakers named as IPAF Summit & IAPAs set for sell-out

    The first speakers have been confirmed for IPAF Summit, to be held in London, UK, on 23 April, as the event and the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) gala dinner are set to sell out quickly. The IAPAs shortlist has also now been confirmed.

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    CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

    CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020

    Join IPAF at North America's largest construction trade show. Find us in outdoor F 9100.

    10 - 14 March 2019
    Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA

  • Featured Conference/Awards

    International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs)

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    Save the date for the 2020 IPAF Summit in London. The IAPAs are the most prestigious and respected awards in the powered access industry and they take place in the evening after the IPAF Summit. The IAPAs celebrate best practice and excellence in the industry and each year an independent judging panel of access industry leaders vote to determine the winners.

    23 April 2020
    Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, UK

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  • Toolbox Talk

    'Walking the MEWP' Toolbox Talk

    ‘Walking the MEWP’ is the term used when manoeuvring or travelling a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) using the platform controls from the ground by walking alongside or near the MEWP. This includes those that use an ‘umbilical cord’, radio/remote control or fixed point of control at the chassis.

    Added 8 Jan 2020
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    'Walking the MEWP' Toolbox Talk

  • Toolbox Talk

    Avoid Overhead Obstructions Toolbox Talk

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) can be used in confined areas, or near overhead structures. When travelling or when elevated there is a risk that the operator or the platform occupant may come in contact with an overhead obstruction.  This could result in crushing or entrapment of that person.

    Added 18 Dec 2019
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    Avoid Overhead Obstructions Toolbox Talk

  • Toolbox Talk

    Never Attach a Banner to a MEWP Toolbox Talk

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are not advertising displays. MEWPs are designed to take persons, tools and equipment within the platform to enable the occupants to work safely at height. Attaching a sign or banner to a MEWP will potentially make the MEWP unstable. This can cause an overturn and result in serious injuries to people and damage to property.

    Added 11 Dec 2019
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    Never Attach a Banner to a MEWP Toolbox Talk