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  • This webinar explores the findings of the latest IPAF Rental Market Report 2025. The annual report study a selection of countries/regions on the powered access market size, market dynamics, investments, market trends and drivers, and operational aspects.

    Added 1 Jul 2025
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  • It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that all operators they direct and authorize to use aerial equipment are adequately trained, familiarized and made aware of operator responsibilities to comply with current health and safety requirements.

    Added 12 Jun 2025
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  • This webinar explores how Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) are revolutionising safety and productivity in challenging projects. Industry experts shares insights, best practices, and real-world case studies to showcase the potential of MCWPs.

    Added 24 Apr 2025
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  • This webinar includes an in-depth analysis of the current challenges facing this unique sector and looks at how they can be transformed into growth opportunities. Industry guest speakers share their perspectives, examining how they overcame hurdles that you may also be facing, and looking at the approaches and strategies they employed to turn these challenges into success stories. The discussion covers safety and operational efficiency, and how getting these aspects right ultimately supports profitability. IPAF speakers also give the latest updates on safety.

    Added 29 Sep 2023
    Last updated 15 Apr 2025

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  • Don’t forget to report all accidents and near misses involving powered access into the IPAF Accident Reporting Portal or report anonymously through IPAF’s ePAL app.

    Added 15 Sep 2023
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  • Stay safe when working near RF sources with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This leaflet highlights the key risks from RF and how to avoid them.

    Added 8 Sep 2023
    Last updated 8 Sep 2023

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  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are provided with ground and platform controls to comply with global MEWP design standards. Pedestrian control is the term used when the MEWP operator uses the platform controls from the ground by walking alongside, or in close proximity to the MEWP. This includes those that have an umbilical cord, or radio/remote, or a fixed point of control on the chassis.

    Added 7 Sep 2023
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  • Conduct a pre-use inspection and make sure the MEWP is safe to use before starting work.

    Added 6 Sep 2023
    Last updated 15 Apr 2025

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  • Before setting up a MEWP on a road have in place a traffic management plan and an exclusion zone.

    Added 6 Sep 2023
    Last updated 15 Apr 2025

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  • This Toolbox Talk provides guidance for powered access rental companies on how to deal with suspected asbestos contaminated equipment when it is off-hired.

    Added 31 Jul 2023
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  • Michelle Long
    Managing Director, The UK Tool Hire Group

    Added 18 Jul 2023
    Last updated 18 Jul 2023

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  • SAMM REID
    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, KINGFISHER ACCESS, UK

    Added 18 Jul 2023
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  • KARI KNOTT
    IPAF INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTOR, UK

    Added 18 Jul 2023
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  • ABBIE WINSON
    MEWP OPERATOR, UK TOOL HIRE GROUP, UK

    Added 18 Jul 2023
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  • REBECCA MYERS
    EXTERNAL TRAINING MANAGER, NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 18 Jul 2023
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  • KELLY-ANN MACGILLIVRAY
    TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 18 Jul 2023
    Last updated 18 Jul 2023

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  • VICKI ALLEN
    MANAGING DIRECTOR & FOUNDER, INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 18 Jul 2023
    Last updated 21 Aug 2023

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  • V. RACHANA
    SHEQ & TRAINING MANAGER, MANLIFT INDIA

    Added 17 Jul 2023
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  • In 2023 the International Powered Access Federation, IPAF is celebrating 40 years since its formation back in 1983 from the merger of two associations; International Federation of Hydraulic Platform Manufacturers (IFHPM) and International Work Platform Association (IWPA).

    Added 14 Jul 2023
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  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) should not be used if there is a risk of lightning. If lightning strikes a MEWP it will look for the path of least resistance to earth. This means it can travel from the platform, through the superstructure and tyres to earth. Rubber tyres do not insulate MEWPs.

    Added 10 Jul 2023
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  • Don’t operate a MEWP when there is a risk of lightning. Seek proper shelter and wait until the storm passes.

    Added 10 Jul 2023
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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  • CHANTALLE SULLIVAN
    OFFICE AND SUPPLY CHAIN CO-ORDINATOR, INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION (SUSSEX), UK

    Added 7 Jul 2023
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    IPAF Women in Powered Access Mentoring Scheme

    IPAF’s Women in Powered Access initiative are launching a mentoring scheme for Women in the Powered Access Industry who are looking for extra support and guidance to sustain and promote their career within the Powered Access Industry.

    Added 5 Jul 2023
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  • CLAUDIA ALBERTS
    FORMER OWNER, ALSA BORN VERHUUR, NETHERLANDS

    Added 4 Jul 2023
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  • This webinar examines the latest IPAF Global Safety Report which is informed by data submitted to IPAF’s Accident Reporting Portal from 2012 to 2023. The webinar examines trends and touches on the culture and approach of capturing and reporting data. IPAF webinar sponsored by Skyjack, Hinowa, Palazzani, inspHire and GemOne.

    Added 30 Jun 2023
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