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    IPAF Global Safety Report highlights need for near-miss data

    The latest IPAF Global Safety Report analyses the main causes of serious injuries and fatalities occurring when using powered access machines in the period 2016-2020, and highlights the need to gather more near-miss data from across the industry worldwide.

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    Roger Wickens’ family receives his Lifetime Achievement IAPA

    The family of Roger Wickens, this year’s posthumous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement International Award for Powered Access, has been presented with a commemorative glass trophy following the virtual IAPAs ceremony earlier this year.

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  • Featured Exhibition

    Vertikal Days

    Vertikal Days 2021

    IPAF will be exhibiting at Vertikal Days which has been postponed to 2021. Join us at Stand 619 next to the Catering Pavilion.

    22- 23 September 2021
    Peterborough, UK

  • Webinar

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    Save the date for the IPAF webinar on IPAF Rental+ for contractors. Full details and registration coming soon.

    Webinar sponsored by Hinowa, Sinoboom and MCS.

    4 November 2021, 12.00pm UK time (GMT)
    Online webinar

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Recently added resources

  • Toolbox Talk

    Travelling in a MEWP as an Occupant Toolbox Talk

    To stay safe and not distract the operator when the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is in motion.

    Added 15 Jul 2021
    Last updated

    Resource also available in:

    Toolbox Talk A22 EN

  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: Platform Occupants

    Keep all occupants safe. Be aware of all platform occupants when moving the MEWP.

    Added 15 Jul 2021
    Last updated

    Resource also available in:

    A22

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Key Aspects of Safe Operation of MCWPs

    In this webinar broadcasted on 7 July 2021, expert guest speakers examine the three main areas to ensure safe and effective use of MCWPs, covering the entire lifecycle of these machines.

    Added 8 Jul 2021
    Last updated

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