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  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (T-OSH) to advance safety standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) across Thailand.

  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are considered to be one of the safest means of enabling temporary work at height. When buying a pre-owned MEWP, it is essential to ensure that the equipment complies with the relevant safety legislation and standards/codes of practice requirements in the country or region where it will be operating, before it is used. Every MEWP must be supplied in a safe working condition, with all safety devices functional.

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  • Watch the official launch of the IPAF Safety Campaign 2026: Check It! This year's global initiative focuses on improving work at height safety through effective pre-use inspections, servicing and maintenance of powered access equipment. In this webinar, industry experts will introduce the campaign’s key messages, share real-world insights, and highlight practical steps operators and organisations can take to reduce risks and prevent incidents. Whether you're a manager, operator, or safety professional, this session will provide valuable guidance to help ensure safer working at height.

  • Featured Campaign

    Check It!

    While powered access remains one of the safest methods for performing temporary work at height, incidents involving mechanical or technical failures can still lead to serious injuries and fatalities. IPAF emphasises that many of these incidents are preventable through consistent inspection routines, proper maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures.

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  • Never Charge Hand Tool Batteries On The Platform!

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  • IPAF is event partner for Arbeitssicherheit Schweiz, where we will exhibit on May 20-21 2026 together with a selection of our IPAF training centre members – Driving Graubünden, Indupro AG, Kompetenzzentrum für Arbeitssicherheit AG and Swiss Logistic Academy AG. 

  • IPAF members receive advanced notifications of most sponsorship opportunities offered in conjunction with IPAF events.  There are opportunities to reach your target audience across the industry by sponsoring national, International and regional events, both in digital and face-to-f

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched new industry guidance in Dutch in collaboration with ProRail: “The Safe Use of Aerial Work Platforms Near Railway Infrastructures.”

  • Paola Palazzani, CEO of Palazzani Industrie S.r.l., has been seconded to the IPAF board of directors.

    Paola joined the business at an early stage in her career and developed broad expertise across both its industrial and commercial operations. Established in 1935, Palazzani Industrie has more than 90 years of experience in the design and manufacture of aerial work platforms.

  • Publication

    IPAF Annual Report

    The IPAF Annual Report gives an overview of the year's activities and achievements.

  • IPAF Council

    The IPAF Council is the federation's governing body, which is composed of the Presidential Team and Board, Country Council Chairs, Committee chairs,  and elected members.