This notice is to formally advise members of the 34th Annual General Meeting of the International Powered Access Federation which will take place at 09.00 hrs at the Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, USA on Thursday, 8th March, 2018.
A formal agenda for the Meeting will be sent to all members at least 14 days before the meeting and will be published on our website www.ipaf.org/events.
Please note from 1 July 2026 an updated design will be phased in for all IPAF certificates (worldwide) and for the Competent Assessed Person (CAP) Card (UK, Spain & Mexico).
For the first time in the region, two women have successfully achieved the prestigious IPAF Senior Instructor certification: Carol Mora from ALO Training SPA in Chile and Melissa de la Cruz from Up Equipment SAS in Colombia.
New industry analysis shows Europe’s MEWP rental sector facing economic pressure and cautious investment, while the US market outperformed expectations with resilient demand and renewed fleet growth.
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.
