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  • Featured News

    Safety trail and MEWP simulator prove popular at Vertikal Days

    A safety trail demonstrating the importance of planning ahead for safety when conducting temporary work at height using MEWPs and a virtual reality MEWP simulator were among the main draws on IPAF’s stand at Vertikal Days 2018.

  • Campaign

    IPAF launches 2018 safety campaign at Intermat

    A campaign emphasising the importance of planning ahead for safety when conducting temporary work at height using MEWPs has been launched by IPAF at Intermat 2018 in Paris, France. ‘Safety at height begins before you’ve even left the ground.’

  • News

    IPAF’s global consultation brings platform simulator to Intermat

    Visitors to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) stand at Intermat 2018 in Paris, France, 23-28 April, will be able to try their hand at using a MEWP at height without ever leaving the ground thanks to an advanced virtual reality (VR) Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) simulator being showcased as part of the federation’s ongoing worldwide consultation on the technology.

Featured events

  • Featured IPAF Conference

    IPAF Asia Conference & Showcase

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    The seventh IPAF Asia Conference & Showcase 2018 takes place for the first time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Hosted at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the city centre, alongside the ASEAN M&E Show 2018, it will provide an excellent opportunity to attend meet and network with industry colleagues and to gain valuable business insight about the powered access industry.

    18 - 19 July 2018
    Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

  • Featured IPAF Conference

    Europlatform

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    Join us in Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, for what will be our twelfth Europlatform - the essential event for European access professionals in the rental industry.

    11 October 2018
    Europa Hotel, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

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Recently added resources

  • Publication

    IPAF Rental Market Reports

    The 2018 Rental Market Reports are now available to order. The award-winning reports, produced by Ducker Research, are presented in an easy-to-read format and are the definitive guide to the powered access rental markets.

    Added 26 Apr 2018
    Last updated 26 Apr 2018

  • Publication

    IPAF Powered Access

    The IPAF Powered Access magazine is the federation’s UK annual journal and one of its most successful publications.

    Added 10 Apr 2018
    Last updated 10 Apr 2018
    IPAF Powered Access 2018

  • Workplace

    Toolbox Talks - Ground Conditions

    A Toolbox Talk on understanding a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rescue plan.

    Added 9 Apr 2018
    Last updated 9 Apr 2018
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