IPAF’s Technical & Safety department has issued global guidance on the remounting of second-hand MEWP/AWP equipment on a different chassis. The guidance emphasises the difficulty and high level of engineering expertise required to mount MEWPs/AWPs on a chassis other than those for which they were originally designed, cautioning that “failure to mount or re-mount a MEWP/AWP correctly can and has led to serious accidents worldwide”.
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.
