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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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  • Featured Toolbox Talk

    MEWP Familiarization Toolbox Talk

    The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) may be significantly different than the MEWP the operator was trained on, even if the MEWP is of the same group and manufacturer.

    Added 25 Mar 2025
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  • One of the key conditions for MEWP stability is the ability of the ground or structure to safely support the weight of the MEWP at its point of contact with the ground in all configurations. Failure to consider the load-bearing capacity of the ground could potentially cause the MEWP to go out of level, become unstable, and overturn.

    Added 17 Mar 2025
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  • The webinar explores the findings of the latest IPAF Rental Market Report 2023. The annual report studies a selection of countries/regions on the powered access market size, market dynamics, investments, market trends and drivers, and operational aspects.

    Added 31 May 2023
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  • Position your MEWP correctly and always stay inside the platform guardrails with both feet on the platform floor

    Added 30 May 2023
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  • Understand the ground conditions before operating

    Added 26 May 2023
    Last updated 26 May 2023

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  • Always be aware and avoid crush hazards when moving the platform.

    Added 26 May 2023
    Last updated 26 May 2023

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  • When working in a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) at height, you must be aware of the risk of tools, materials and equipment falling from the platform with the potential to injure people working at ground level. It is essential that any items likely to fall are properly secured within the envelope of the platform’s guardrails.

    Added 26 May 2023
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  • Prevent objects falling from the platform. Be aware that unsecured tools and materials can fall from platforms.

    Added 26 May 2023
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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    IPAF Annual Report

    The IPAF Annual Report gives an overview of the year's activities and achievements.

    Added 20 Apr 2023
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  • INGEBORG GABRIELS
    SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY MANAGER AT RIWAL, NETHERLANDS

    Added 9 Mar 2023
    Last updated 9 Mar 2023

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  • International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) collates incident reports received from around the world, from companies, individuals and IPAF members who share their experiences to allow others to work safer. By analyzing the data, it is evident incidents involving electrocutions and electric shocks have notably increased since 2015, the standout statistic is that reported incidents of electrocution are nearly always fatal.

    Added 7 Mar 2023
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  • If a MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform) or platform occupant contacts energized power lines it can cause, electrocution, electric shock, fire, or an explosion. The same effects can occur without contacting a power line by arcing or flashover of electrical energy to a conductor.

    Added 7 Mar 2023
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  • The purpose of this document is to provide information, and good-practice guidance on means of reducing exposure to trapping
    and crushing hazards while using a MEWP.

    Added 2 Feb 2023
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  • RF is short for radio frequency. RF is any frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum associated with radio wave propagation. When an RF current is supplied to an antenna, an electromagnetic field is created that is able to travel, or spread through space.

    Added 2 Feb 2023
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  • Stay safe when working around antennas. You are at risk from non-ionising radiation (RF) from transmitting antennas. Always make sure they are isolated and you have a permit to work.

    Added 2 Feb 2023
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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  • Be careful of the catapult effect on uneven ground.

    Added 25 Jan 2023
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  • You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can jump!

    Added 25 Jan 2023
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  • This webinar will explore how to prevent downtime of a MEWP through the implementation of an effective maintenance and inspection programme.

    Added 20 Dec 2022
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  • 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".

    Added 16 Dec 2022
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  • Do you operate MEWPs near roads? Always work safely and set up an exclusion zone to protect the boom from entering a live road.

    Added 13 Dec 2022
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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  • 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.

    Added 13 Dec 2022
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  • Katrine Aurora Balle
    Instructor & Training Manager, Riwal, Denmark

    Added 6 Dec 2022
    Last updated 9 Mar 2023

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  • Sara Trabucchi
    Training Manager, Elevo-Kiloutou, Italy

    Added 6 Dec 2022
    Last updated 6 Dec 2022

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  • Marzia Giusto
    Managing Director, Loxam, Italy

    Added 16 Nov 2022
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