Lead acid batteries are commonly fitted to Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) mainly due to their durability and relatively low cost. These batteries require frequent maintenance, including checking, and topping up of the electrolyte levels.
IPAF has released ePAL version 3.2, introducing a range of new features designed to improve record keeping, data sharing and usability, alongside general stability and platform updates.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has been honoured with the Special Jury Award at the prestigious 19th Premios Potencia 2025, held on 20 November 2025 at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
IPAF North America hosted the Working at Height Conference & Awards on October 15–16, 2025, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee – bringing together industry leaders from construction, utilities, manufacturing, and equipment rental sectors to share innovations, insights, and best practices for safer and more efficient work at height.
Failing to operate a MEWP correctly can result in the MEWP overturning, which can lead to fatalities, major injuries and damage to property and the environment.
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.
