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    IPAF Training

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) training programme is globally recognised, developed by leading industry professionals and available in multiple languages across a worldwide network of more than 845 

  • Featured News

    Bookings Open for IPAF Summit and IAPAs 2026 in Istanbul

    The countdown has officially begun for one of the powered access industry’s most anticipated events – the IPAF Summit & International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2026, taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, on 21-22 April 2026.

  • Featured News

    The Critical Importance of Reporting Powered Access Accidents

    Accidents involving Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) and Construction Hoists (CHs) may not always make headlines – but every incident, whether minor or serious, holds crucial insight that can help prevent future harm. At IPAF, we believe transparent and consistent accident reporting is the cornerstone of improving safety in the powered access industry.

  • News

    IPAF and Sponge win four Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® for blended learning safety training

    IPAF and digital learning provider Sponge have jointly won four Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® for their Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Training Course. The course earned Gold awards for 'Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training', 'Best Compliance Training' and 'Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Programme', and Silver for 'Best Use of Blended Learning'.

  • Seminar/Workshop

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    Working at height is one of the most critical safety challenges across industries, and ensuring competence saves lives. This event brings together professionals, safety leaders, and operators to share insights on global best practices, regulatory updates, and the latest innovations in powered access equipment. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities with industry peers. Whether you’re a safety manager, site supervisor, or equipment operator, this event equips you with the knowledge to reduce risks, improve compliance, and build a stronger safety culture. By attending, you not only strengthen your organization’s safety standards but also demonstrate your commitment to protecting people and enhancing operational efficiency.

    18 October 2025
    Doha, Qatar

  • Seminar/Workshop

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    Join us for a premier height safety event in the UAE, proudly supported by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center (ADPHC). This gathering emphasises the importance of safe work at height, showcasing international best practices, regulatory insights, and innovative solutions from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and many more.

    26 October 2025
    Abu Dhabi, UAE

  • Sustainability Pathways eLearning

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    IPAF Malaysia Workgroup

    Minutes from the IPAF Malaysia Workgroup meetings.

    Added 8 Sep 2025
    Last updated 8 Sep 2025

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    IPAF Asia Regional Council

    Minutes from the IPAF Asia Regional Council meetings.

    Added 8 Sep 2025
    Last updated 8 Sep 2025

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  • Featured News

    New IPAF MEMBER BENEFIT: SUSTAINABILITY PATHWAYS ELEARNING

    In support of the UK government’s ‘Build Back Greener’ strategy and the national target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, this new member benefit provides access to tailored online sustainability learning pathways via the Supply Chain Sustainability School.

  • 14932: What is meant by Recovery?

    Recovery can be defined as the retrieval/lowering of a platform from the elevated position to the transport/stowed position, or a place of safety with or without personnel in the platform. The lowering of the platform is done via the ground controls, or if they are inoperative, the emergency/auxiliary lowering system. Examples of when recovery is required:

    • Medical incident or emergency
    • MEWP malfunction
    • Load sensing system has activated meaning the platform controls are inoperative
    • Entrapment of an operator
    • A platform occupant suspended in a safety harness
    • Operator error

  • 14933: What is meant by Rescue?

    Rescue is when a MEWP platform is unable to be lowered, and the platform occupants require rescuing. This can be due to:

    • Inoperative ground and platform primary controls
    • Inoperative emergency lowering controls
    • Entanglement
    • MEWP becoming unstable and is at risk of overturn
    • A technical fault with a platform levelling system

  • Toolbox Talk

    MEWP Rescue Plan Toolbox Talk

    To comply with regional legislation, standards, and best practice, a Rescue Plan should be developed, documented, and communicated before anyone operates a MEWP.  

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    Andy Access: MEWP Rescue Plan

    Do you have a rescue plan? Always plan for a safe rescue.

    Added 21 Jan 2025
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  • Webinar

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    Secondo appuntamento della serie di webinar ROAD TO IPAF ANCH'IO 2026.
    Il webinar "Security & Safety nella tutela dei rischi", che si terrà venerdì 24 gennaio (dalle 11.00 alle 12.30) tratterà di come diffondere la cultura della sicurezza attraverso l'intreccio dei diversi aspetti tecnici (security) e comportamentali (safety), argomentando e indicando alcune soluzioni.

    24 gennaio 2025

  • Featured News

    IPAF Releases New MEWP Operator Training Course

    As of Tuesday 14 January, IPAF is pleased to announce a comprehensive update to its globally recognised Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Operator Training Course. The course content has been updated to reflect the latest industry developments, safety guidelines, and incident statistics, ensuring it continues to meet or exceed ISO 18878 standards.

  • Exhibition

    BAUMAG

    Baumag

    23 - 26 January 2025
    Lucerne, Switzerland

  • IPAF Conference

    Working at Height Conference & Awards 2025

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    Save the date for the second Working at Height Conference Event in the USA. Co-organised by IPAF & KHL the event will once again take place at the Music City Center in Nashville, USA. The event is for: equipment rental managers & owners; safety professionals in the construction industry; access rental specialists; safety consultants and MEWP OEMs & distributors.

    15-16 October 2025
    Music City Centre Convention Centre

  • Webinar

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    Are YOUR MEWP supervisors trained? Anyone who directly supervises MEWP operators is considered a supervisor.  The ANSI/SAIA A92 MEWP standards require MEWP supervisors to be trained.

    18 February 2025
    on Zoom

  • IPAF Conference

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    The IPAF Asia Conference 2025 is the premier event for the powered access industry in Asia

    2 July 2025
    Doubletree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland 2025

    IPAF is proud to present Elevation Switzerland 2025, the premier event for powered access professionals across the country and beyond. Hosted in the heart of Switzerland, this event gathering brings together industry leaders, security experts, rental companies, manufacturers and training professionals to share insights, celebrate innovation and promote standards of safety and excellence in powered access.

    18 September 2025
    Industriezone Klus 17, 4710 Balsthal, Switzerland

  • Exhibition

    ASSP (America Society of Safety Professionals)

    IPAF will be exhibiting at the ASSP Safety Show 2025, booth 2171.

    22-24 July 2025
    Orlando, USA

  • Featured Campaign

    Stop Overturns!

    MEWP overturn incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Instability leading to overturn is commonly among the top four causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually, according to global data.

    Added 5 Mar 2025
    Last updated 17 Dec 2025

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