It is with deep sadness that the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) acknowledges the passing of Hans Aarse – a passionate advocate for safety in powered access, a long-standing supporter of IPAF, and a dear friend to many in our industry.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) to enhance safety and training standards within the mast climbing work platform (MCWP) industry across Australia.

With two major events lined up for October, IPAF is continuing to drive safety awareness across the Middle East – starting in Doha and then Abu Dhabi.

IPAF will be exhibiting at the Asia International Access Machinery Exhibition (APEX ASIA) from 28-31 October 28-31 2025 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

There are just a couple of weeks to go until IPAF is at the Music City Center in Nashville, USA, on 15 and 16 October 2025 for the Working at Height Conference and Awards. 

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is proud to take part in European Rental Week (ERW), an annual initiative that highlights the critical role of equipment rental across Europe.

An important Call for Evidence (CfE) has been announced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to review the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).

IPAF has been working with industry partners to create easy-to-digest guidance and handy checklists on identifying, preventing and reporting plant/equipment hire fraud.

From 13 to 24 October 2025, Damien O’Connor, IPAF’s Irish Country Manager, supported the CIF’s campaign by engaging directly with project teams, MEWP operators and site management across multiple locations.

IPAF is set to debut IPAF Elevation India 2025 on 14-15 November 2025, an inaugural two-day event themed around promoting safe working at height in India’s growing powered access sector.

There’s less than a week to go until the fifth edition of IPAF ELEVANDO, taking place on 6 November 2025 at Parque Fundidora in Monterrey. The event will bring together manufacturers, rental companies, distributors, and safety experts from across the region for a full day of learning, networking, and celebration.

IPAF Middle East & Asia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the OHSSAI Foundation, reinforcing our shared commitment to advancing health, safety, environment, and sustainability (HSE&S) across industries.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is proud to support the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) Back to Basics safety campaign, which runs from 13–24 October and encourages everyone in the Irish construction sector to refocus on the fundamental principles of health and safety.