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  • 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.

  • 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. 

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    IPAF Italy Webinar - Tecnologia e Sicurezza in quota: innovare per proteggere

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    4th webinar of the series "Road to IPAF Anch'io 2026" in collaboration with CMC and AUTEC.

    16 May 2025
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  • IPAF’s key areas of work are led by specialist committees of volunteers that meet regularly during the year. Committee membership is open to IPAF members in the relevant category, e.g.

  • Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). By joining IPAF you are joining a global movement to ensure a safer powered access industry. 

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its Annual Report for the year 2024, encapsulating a year of remarkable achievements and substantial growth across various sectors of the powered access industry.

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    IPAF Webinar: Il contributo dell'Intelligenza Artificiale nel Sollevamento Aereo

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    IPAF, nell’ambito del palinsesto ROAD TO IPAF ANCH’IO, è lieta di invitarvi a un webinar esclusivo con ALIAS2K, azienda all’avanguardia nello sviluppo di soluzioni basate sull’Intelligenza Artificiale per il settore del noleggio, con cui parleremo di AI applicata al noleggio, esplorando come le nuove tecnologie possano ottimizzare la gestione documentale, migliorare la sicurezza e semplificare le operazioni quotidiane.

    4 April 2025
    Zoom
  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is working with the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and its Product Safety and Market Surveillance Unit (PSMSU) to ensure a shared understanding of emergency stop functionality requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

  • Visit www.ipaf.org/pads to access the Spreader Pad Calculator

    The IPAF “Spreader Pad Calculator” is a simple interactive tool designed to offer guidance to operators and those involved in determi

  • IPAF Elevando España 2025 is fast approaching, and final places are now available for this must-attend event for IPAF members, instructors, and industry professionals. Taking place on 13 February 2025 at the prestigious CaixaForum in Valencia, this exclusive gathering promises a full day of learning, networking, and celebration.

  • In anticipation of the IPAF Summit 2025 next month, KDM Hire is hosting an exclusive site visit and tour of their premises on 12 March 2025.

  • If you are new to powered access, this page offers some useful starting points and background information.

  • The new Singapore Standard SS 616:2016 code of practice for safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) was launched at an event on 15 November 2016 in Singapore. The standard covers the safety requirements for the protection of persons working with MEWPs including the basic safety principles, operation, maintenance and inspection of MEWPs.

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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
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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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    26 June 2025
    Italy (Via Teams)