Be careful of the catapult effect on uneven ground.

You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can jump!

This webinar will explore how to prevent downtime of a MEWP through the implementation of an effective maintenance and inspection programme.

IPAF's Innovate event sees teams work together in small groups to create achievable solutions to known industry issues. The 2022 summary paper provides an overview of each topic, including "Preventing Workers Falling From MEWPs" and "Operator Training & Retraining".

Do you operate MEWPs near roads? Always work safely and set up an exclusion zone to protect the boom from entering a live road.

Operating MEWPs alongside roads can cause death or serious injury to operators or members of the public if the tasks are not adequately planned and machinery not positioned correctly. Due to the close working environment and proximity with other equipment, passing vehicles, buildings and pedestrians, the risk of a MEWP being impacted is significantly increased.

Katrine Aurora Balle
Instructor & Training Manager, Riwal, Denmark

Sara Trabucchi
Training Manager, Elevo-Kiloutou, Italy

Marzia Giusto
Managing Director, Loxam, Italy

Tires on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) can sometimes be the only contact points between the MEWP structure and the ground and are critical to the stability of the MEWP.

The tires, whether solid, air filled or polyurethane foam-filled support the weight of the machine while it is in use. In certain boom configurations this can be up to 80% of the total machine weight over one tire.

Are your MEWP tires safe to use?
Always check the condition of your tires and wheels as part of your pre-use inspection.

The catapult effect on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) occurs when stored energy or an impact to the MEWP’s structure causes a whiplash effect, which travels through the boom to the platform.

UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies & EU Notified Bodies.

This webinar explores the benefits of using mast climbing work platforms for facade work over other available options. Also included is an update on the MCWP HSE Safety Alert issued earlier this year by the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE), and interpretation of the safety elements in the MCWP European regulation EN1495. Webinar sponsored by: Alimak and Maber

Debbie Lewis
IPAF Independent Instructor, UK

Quickly rescuing someone who has become trapped at height can make a very significant difference to the injuries sustained – it may be the difference between life and death.

The loading of people and materials is critical to the safe operation of hoists. Unsecured loading could have an adverse effect and lead to serious injury or death of personnel. This TBT provides information on loading hoists correctly.

Do you have a rescue plan? Always have a rescue plan in place for mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) and construction hoists.

Don’t overload the hoist. Stay within the hoist rated capacity and observe the limits of the machine.

Emily Bonsall
Managing Director, Certora Training, UK

Adele Coupe
Training Manager, Certora Training, UK

Watch the webinar to discover the true scope of IPAF’s training portfolio and why contractors, manufacturers and operators alike seek out IPAF as their number one choice of training provider in the powered access industry. You’ll hear from guest speakers as well as finding out about the latest course releases and what’s next in terms of planned new courses. Webinar sponsored by Hinowa and GemOne.