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    IPAF publishes guidance on avoiding contact with power lines

    Comprehensive new guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using MEWPs in the vicinity of power lines, with the aim of helping to reduce electrocution and electric shock incidents, has been launched by IPAF at Conexpo.

  • Featured News

    Speakers announced for IPAF Summit 2023 in Berlin

    Speakers have been announced for the IPAF Summit 2023, to be held in Berlin, Germany, on 20 April. The theme of the IPAF Summit has been confirmed as “The Future” – a look ahead to challenges and opportunities in powered access worldwide.

  • Featured News

    Verify IPAF PAL Cards to beat fraudsters and keep sites safe

    End users are reminded to check the validity of IPAF PAL Cards for operators of MEWPs, MCWPs and construction hoists, in order to beat any would-be fraudster attempting to circumvent the robust systems in place to help keep work sites safe.

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    APEX 2023

    APEX 2023 Logo

    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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  • Case Study

    WOMEN IN POWERED ACCESS - INGEBORG GABRIELS

    INGEBORG GABRIELS
    SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY MANAGER AT RIWAL, NETHERLANDS

    Added 9 Mar 2023
    Last updated 9 Mar 2023

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  • Technical Guidance

    The Safe Use of MEWPs in The Vicinity of Power Lines

    International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) collates incident reports received from around the world, from companies, individuals and IPAF members who share their experiences to allow others to work safer. By analyzing the data, it is evident incidents involving electrocutions and electric shocks have notably increased since 2015, the standout statistic is that reported incidents of electrocution are nearly always fatal.

    Added 7 Mar 2023
    Last updated 7 Mar 2023

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    IPAF Safe Use of MEWPs in the Vicinity of Power Lines guidance COVER

  • Toolbox Talk

    Avoiding Contact with Power Lines Toolbox Talk

    If a MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) or platform occupant contacts energised power lines it can cause, electrocution, electric shock, fire, or an explosion. The same effects can occur without contacting a power line by arcing or flashover of electrical energy to a conductor.

    Added 7 Mar 2023
    Last updated

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    Toolbox Talk A11 EN