IPAF’s 2026 global safety campaign, Check It!, highlights the importance of pre-use inspections, proper maintenance and regular servicing of powered access equipment. The campaign reminds everyone involved in work at height — including operators, managers, rental providers and contractors — that safety is a shared responsibility and that many serious incidents can be prevented through consistent checks and safe working practices.
The IPAF Latin American Regional Council (ILARC) has adopted the UNE-58921:2017 standard across the region as a technical reference for the inspection, review, and certification of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries fitted to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to welcome Fiontar Group as a new member in Ireland, marking the first international health and safety consultancy to join the Federation.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to congratulate Training Centre member UP AG Affoltern am Albis on issuing the three millionth Powered Access Licence (PAL) Card.
Across the region, we are seeing a significant increase in both new IPAF members joining the community and training activity being carried out at higher levels than ever before.
Powered access professionals from across Germany and Austria came together in Hamburg for IPAF Elevation Deutschland & Österreich 2026, a two-day event bringing the regional access community together to network, exchange knowledge and explore the latest developments in the industry.
As battery-powered mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) become more widely used to meet modern construction and maintenance needs, it is essential that their batteries are used, maintained, and managed correctly throughout their service life.
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.
