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  • Electrocutions involving MEWPs are one of the main causes of fatalities in the powered access industry. This webinar underpins IPAF’s international safety campaign 2023 - High Voltage! which identifies hazards and risks associated with working near power lines and explains how to avoid them and work safely.

    Added 27 Oct 2023
    Last updated 27 Oct 2023

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  • SALTANAT KENZHEGALIEVA
    SHEQ MANAGER, RIWAL, KAZAKHSTAN

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • HAYLEY BLAYMIRE
    TRAINEE HSE ADVISOR, NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 10 Oct 2023
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  • Electrocutions involving MEWPs are one of the main causes of fatalities in the powered access industry. This webinar underpins IPAF’s international safety campaign 2023 - High Voltage! which identifies hazards and risks associated with working near power lines and explains how to avoid them and work safely.

    Added 27 Oct 2023
    Last updated 27 Oct 2023

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  • SALTANAT KENZHEGALIEVA
    SHEQ MANAGER, RIWAL, KAZAKHSTAN

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • HAYLEY BLAYMIRE
    TRAINEE HSE ADVISOR, NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • JO HALL
    RESOURCING BUSINESS PARTNER, NATIONWIDE PLATFORMS, UK

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • CAROLINA ALEMAN
    CFO, UP EQUIPMENT, COLOMBIA

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • CAROL MORA
    HEAD OF TRAINING, ALO GROUP, CHILE

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • BHAVANI KACHARAPU
    INTEGRATION ENGINEER, EQSS, AUSTRALIA

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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

    Added 10 Oct 2023
    Last updated 10 Oct 2023

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  • ANNA SARA COSTA MORAIS
    TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, MILLS, BRAZIL

    Added 10 Oct 2023
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  • CHARLOTTE BROGREN
    CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, ALIMAK GROUP, SWEDEN

    Added 10 Oct 2023
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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 29 Sep 2023

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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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    IPAF Radio Frequency Leaflet Mockup - EN
  • 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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    Toolbox Talk A15 EN
  • Conduct a pre-use inspection and make sure the MEWP is safe to use before starting work.

    Added 6 Sep 2023
    Last updated 6 Sep 2023

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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 6 Sep 2023

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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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    TBT Asbestos
  • Michelle Long
    Managing Director, The UK Tool Hire Group

    Added 18 Jul 2023
    Last updated 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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    IPAF 40th Anniversary Film