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    IPAF North America Supports OSHA’s 2025 National Safety Stand-Down

    In 2023, falls, slips, and trips accounted for 421 of 1,075 construction-related deaths – nearly 39% of all fatalities. Most fatal falls (260) occurred from heights between 6 and 30 feet, with ladders and stairs involved in 109 incidents. These figures emphasise the ongoing need for comprehensive safety training to protect workers in the construction industry.

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    Showcase Your Success: Enter the 2025 Working at Height Awards

    The Working at Height Awards are now open to enter. The awards are free to enter and include categories that cover products, technologies, work processes and programs that enable safe and productive working at height. All shortlisted companies receive two complementary tickets for both the conference and awards. 

  • News

    IPAF Launches Two New MEWP elearning Operator Training Options in North America

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has today launched two new mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training solutions in North America, offering flexible and scalable alternatives to full IPAF Training Centre certification. These additions aim to meet growing market demand while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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  • IPAF Conference

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    Welcome to the 5th edition of IPAF ELEVANDO
    Latin America's most important event for professionals in the powered access industry is back stronger than ever.

    6 November 2025
    Parque Fundidora, Monterrey, Mexico

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    IPAF Elevando España 2026

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    Un evento social para afiliados, instructores y simpatizantes de IPAF: Seminario de Desarrollo Profesional para Instructores, Ponencias, Cocktail y Cena de Networking

    5 February 2026
    TBC, Spain

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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: MCWPs Without Limits: Enhancing Safety and Productivity in Unique Projects

    This webinar explores how Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) are revolutionising safety and productivity in challenging projects. Industry experts shares insights, best practices, and real-world case studies to showcase the potential of MCWPs.

    Added 24 Apr 2025
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  • Featured Toolbox Talk

    MEWP Familiarisation Toolbox Talk

    The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) may be significantly different than the MEWP the operator was trained on. Accidents can occur from operating an unfamiliar MEWP, for example by moving the platform in the opposite direction than intended, or by incorrectly setting up the outriggers.

    Added 25 Mar 2025
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  • Technical Guidance

    The Assessment of Ground Conditions and Supporting Structures for The Safe Use of MEWPs

    One of the key conditions for MEWP stability is the ability of the ground or structure to safely support the weight of the MEWP at its point of contact with the ground in all configurations. Failure to consider the load-bearing capacity of the ground could potentially cause the MEWP to go out of level, become unstable, and overturn.

    Added 17 Mar 2025
    Last updated 18 Mar 2025

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