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    IPAF showcases MEWP safety at OSH India event in Mumbai

    IPAF representatives showcased MEWP safety guidance, including the importance of quality operator training, correct use of PFPE and the Don’t Fall For It! safety campaign – designed to prevent falls from the platform – at OSH India 2022 in Mumbai.

  • Featured News

    UPDATE: IPAF statement on use of emergency stop in MEWPs

    IPAF has issued the following statement concerning the use of the platform emergency stop function in MEWPs following safety alert JCPT2223RTB issued by Multiplex on 21 November 2022, and the response from the manufacturer of the MEWP referenced.

  • Featured News

    Introduction of UKCA marking scheme delayed

    The introduction of the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking scheme has been pushed back by a further two years, in a move that will allow CE-marked (EU standard) products to continue to be sold into Great Britain markets until 31 December 2024.

Featured events

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    CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023

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    Join IPAF at North America's largest construction trade show. Find us in the Festival Lot - booth F8138.

    14-18 March 2023
    Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA

  • Exhibition

    APEX 2023

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    IPAF will be exhibiting at the show at stand 210. APEX is a hub for access professionals and access equipment buyers and brings the access community together in one place for four events: the APEX show, the ERA Convention, the IRE Show and the European Rental Awards dinner.

    6-8 June 2023
    Netherlands

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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Preventing MEWP Mechanical and Technical Failures

    This webinar will explore how to prevent downtime of a MEWP through the implementation of an effective maintenance and inspection programme.

    Added 20 Dec 2022
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  • Toolbox Talk

    OPERATING MEWPS ALONGSIDE ROADS TOOLBOX TALK

    Operating MEWPs alongside roads can cause death or serious injury to operators or members of the public if the tasks are not adequately planned and machinery not positioned correctly. Due to the close working environment and proximity with other equipment, passing vehicles, buildings and pedestrians, the risk of a MEWP being impacted is significantly increased.

    Added 13 Dec 2022
    Last updated

    Resource also available in:

    Toolbox Talk A28 EN

  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: Operating MEWPs near roads

    Do you operate MEWPs near roads?
    Always work safely and set up a segregation zone to protect the boom from entering a live road.

    Added 13 Dec 2022
    Last updated

    Resource also available in:

    A28