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  • The IPAF training bulletin contains the latest training news including information on new courses, the latest features available on the IPAF Portal, ePAL updates, IPAF events, and links to marketing material for course promotion.

  • A new representative to cover mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan has been announced by IPAF, with Tim Mo set to take up the post from 1 August.

  • VICKI ALLEN
    MANAGING DIRECTOR & FOUNDER, INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 21 Aug 2023
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  • The first IPAF Approved Training Centre opens in Thailand following the tenth IPAF Asia Conference held in Bangkok. IPAF site visit sponsor Promech Resources leads the way in powered access operator training.

  • Before setting up a MEWP on a road have in place a traffic management plan and an exclusion zone.

    Added 6 Sep 2023
    Last updated 11 Apr 2025

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  • Electrocutions involving MEWPs are one of the main causes of fatalities in the powered access industry. This webinar underpins IPAF’s international safety campaign 2023 - High Voltage! which identifies hazards and risks associated with working near power lines and explains how to avoid them and work safely.

    Added 27 Oct 2023
    Last updated 15 Apr 2025

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  • Workers and managers using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations and lights are being urged to use a comprehensive technical guidance booklet that can help to avoid safety issues and to mitigate the key risks involved.

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is gearing up for Intermat 2024, taking place between April 24th-27th at the Paris-Nord Villepinte convention centre, France. Situated at stand number F043 in Hall 6, IPAF invites industry professionals, stakeholders, and partners to engage with the team and delve into crucial discussions surrounding safety within the industry.

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) proudly supports the upcoming No Falls Week initiative, taking place from 13th May to 17th May. No Falls Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe working at height practices across various industries.

  • This is the third webinar in the three-part IPAF Women in Powered Access series an outcome of the IPAF Women in Powered Access Initiative. Host Ali Moore is joined by panellist speakers Charlotte Bennett, Carolin Bautzmann and Francesca Marchesini.

    Added 10 Apr 2024
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  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) returns to Brazil for IPAF ElevAÇÃO 2024, now in its 11th edition. The event will take place from May 8th to May 9th at Hotel Terras Altas, located in Itapecerica da Serra within the São Paulo metropolitan region.

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the upcoming IPAF Middle East Conference 2024, scheduled to take place on October 16th at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Saudi Arabia. This event promises to be a cornerstone for professionals and stakeholders within the powered access equipment industry, offering a platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.

  • In a stride towards advancing technical education and meeting the demands of the rapidly evolving industrial landscape, a partnership has emerged between IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and ISI Rentas, an equipment rental agency in Monterrey, collaborating with Conalep, Mexico's National College of Professional Technical Education. This partnership offers a specialised course: Programa Formación Técnicos PEMP (MEWP Technician Training Programme), tailored to meet the needs of both national and international industries.

  • Please be advised that there will be scheduled maintenance and possible disruption or downtime across our systems listed below on Tuesday 30 April, 17:00 – 22:00 GMT+1.

  • Featured Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Work Life Balance

    This is the second webinar in the three-part IPAF Women in Powered Access series an outcome of the IPAF Women in Powered Access Initiative. Host Ali Moore is joined by panellist speakers Caroline Woodward, Pamela Penny and Marta Lucani.

    Added 20 Sep 2023
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  • As the anticipation builds for the International Awards for Powered Access 2024 (IAPAs), the shortlist can now be revealed following a meeting of the judges last week. Scheduled to take place on 14 March at the Scandic Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, the 2024 edition of the IAPAs promises to showcase the industry's commitment to excellence, safety, sustainability, and innovation.

  • Never elevate the platform occupants from the ground controls. There is an increased risk of crushing/entrapment if you elevate people from the ground control position.

    Added 25 Jan 2024
    Last updated 5 Nov 2024

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  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are supplied with both ground and platform controls to comply with International MEWP design standards. Manufacturer’s operators’ manuals identify that the primary operator control station is in the platform and that the ground controls should only be used to carry out pre-use inspections without anyone in the platform, or for emergency descent purposes only.

    Added 25 Jan 2024
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  • Don’t get hit at height! Never elevate the platform if there is a risk of being hit by other equipment.

    Added 25 Oct 2024
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  • 9921: What hazard can be introduced by pushing in the emergency stop?

    On some MEWPs, activating the emergency stop switch at the platform controls can affect the warnings given to the occupants of the platform.  

  • 9922: Can I use the emergency stop in the MEWP platform to isolate the controls while the platform is elevated?

    The practice of using the emergency stop to isolate controls may no longer be appropriate on some MEWPs. MEWP operators should be trained and familiarised, and they should follow the MEWP manufacturer’s operating instructions as to how this should be achieved, and if it is recommended.

  • The International Awards for Powered Access 2025 (IAPAs) are now open for entries, and bookings are available for the IPAF Summit. Taking place in Dublin on March 13 2025, the IAPAs celebrate excellence in the powered access industry. The past three IAPAs (London 2022, Berlin 2023, Copenhagen 2024) were all sell-out events. To avoid disappointment, early booking is encouraged...

  • TARA-CHELISE FOSBROOK
    MARKETING MANAGER, VERSALIFT UNITED KINGDOM, UK

    Added 5 Nov 2024
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