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  • This guidance is intended to: provide information for those who plan and manage MEWP operations; provide information on the main hazards when using a MEWP in pedestrian control mode; provide information on the risk control measures to adopt when using pedestrian controls; provide general global guidance for those who undertake tasks to prevent incidents occurring.

    Added 8 Mar 2024
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  • When a MEWP is delivered or collected from a site, loading and unloading on the public highway should be avoided wherever possible. The aim is to minimise risk to employees and members of the public by ensuring delivery vehicles park away from public highways and pavements.

    Added 23 Feb 2024
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    Loading Unloading MEWPs Public Highways Mockup - EN
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are supplied with both ground and platform controls to comply with International MEWP design standards. Manufacturer’s operators’ manuals identify that the primary operator control station is in the platform and that the ground controls should only be used to carry out pre-use inspections without anyone in the platform, or for emergency descent purposes as part of a rescue plan.

    Added 25 Jan 2024
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    Toolbox Talk A35 EN

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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
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    A26
  • Publication

    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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  • Publication

    IPAF-Journal

    Krafthand Media has published this year's edition of the German-language IPAF-Journal magazine. The circulation of 40,000 copies is distributed through IPAF member companies and training centres to customers, course participants and other interested parties, as well as through the recipients of bd-baumaschinenendienst and GaLaBau magazines to companies in the construction industry.

    Added 17 Apr 2023
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    IPAF-Journal 2023
  • 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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    IPAF Safe Use of MEWPs in the Vicinity of Power Lines guidance COVER
  • 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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    Toolbox Talk A11 EN
  • 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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    TBT A33 EN
  • 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
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    A33
  • 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 a segregation zone to protect the boom from entering a live road.

    Added 13 Dec 2022
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    A28
  • 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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    Toolbox Talk A28 EN
  • 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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  • 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.

    Added 11 Nov 2022
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    Toolbox Talk A29 EN-US
  • Are your MEWP tires safe to use?
    Always check the condition of your tires and wheels as part of your pre-use inspection.

    Added 11 Nov 2022
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    A29
  • Technical Guidance

    MEWP Catapult Effect

    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.

    Added 7 Nov 2022
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    MEWP Catapult Effect
  • Directives, Laws & Standards

    Obtaining CE or UKCA Certification

    UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies & EU Notified Bodies.

    Added 2 Nov 2022
    Last updated 9 Nov 2022

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