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  • IPAF’s Asia Conference & Showcase is the only event in the South East Asia region focusing solely on powered access. The 2018 edition takes place at the KL Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18-19 July, and reservations are booking quickly. There will be simultaneous translations in Chinese available for delegates.

  • This symbol is designed to help operators locate the auxiliary lowering controls in the event of an emergency following a machine malfunction. 

    Added 1 Jan 2019
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  • IPAF supports OSHA’s annual safety stand-down as part of its mission to promote the safe and effective use of powered access equipment – IPAF has developed poster artwork and toolbox talk guidance that are available for free download from the www.IPAF.org website as part of IPAF’s Andy Access campaign promoting the safe use of MEWPs and MCWPs.

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a major new website, featuring a complete design overhaul, more interactive menus and an intuitive interface that automatically picks up a user’s region and language settings.

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    Inspections

    Is your equipment legal and safe to use? Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are one of the safest ways to perform temporary work at height. Keep your equipment safe through good maintenance regimes ranging from pre-use checks, to regular thorough examinations as required by law, to major inspections.

    Added 26 Apr 2018
    Last updated 26 Apr 2018

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    MCWP & Hoist International Committee

    Added 16 Apr 2018
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  • Visitors to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) stand at Intermat 2018 in Paris, France, 23-28 April, will be able to try their hand at using a MEWP at height without ever leaving the ground thanks to an advanced virtual reality (VR) Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) simulator being showcased as part of the federation’s ongoing worldwide consultation on the technology.

  • Virtual Reality simulators have been developed by a number of organisations with the aim of enhancing training. Simulators are becoming increasingly sophisticated and advanced.
     

  • A campaign emphasising the importance of planning ahead for safety when conducting temporary work at height using MEWPs has been launched by IPAF at Intermat 2018 in Paris, France. ‘Safety at height begins before you’ve even left the ground.’

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    Plan Ahead

    IPAF’s latest safety campaign highlights the main contributing factors to falls from the MEWP platform and how these can be avoided to ensure all those working with MEWPs plan for safety from the ground before work starts.

    Added 30 Oct 2018
    Last updated 30 Sep 2022

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  • This guideline sets out recommendations to ensure that MCWPs are installed, maintained, examined and used in a safe manner.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) Handover Certificate

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) Load Chart

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Have you been familiarized? Familiarization prevents incorrect use.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Check your MEWP! Conduct a pre-use check to make sure the MEWP is safe to use before starting work.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Beware of falling objects. Organize a drop zone clear of the MEWP base.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Unsafe ground? Always check ground conditions – plan your route.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Caution when loading and unloading. Always load and unload MEWPs safely.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Never attach banners to MEWPs. Always remember a banner can act like a sail.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Don't use a MEWP as a crane! Lifting objects can overload or damage the MEWP and cause it to overturn.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Prevent unauthorized use. After use, always leave the MEWP in a safe and secure place and remove the key.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Keep clear of cables. You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can jump!

    Added 1 Jan 2018
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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  • Overhead obstructions. Always be aware of your surroundings and identify crush hazards when moving the platform.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Register pre-owned MEWPs. Make sure you register with the MEWP manufacturer to get safety alerts and product updates.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Do not jump out of the platform. Always enter and exit the platform using three points of contact.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Danger keep well clear. When using pedestrian controls stand clear of the MEWP and return back to the platform when safe.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • IPAF has published an important document, the IPAF Three-Year Strategic Plan. We created it to help all of us understand the major objectives for the organisation over the next three years, and to measure and demonstrate our progress towards those goals.

  • Haulotte, the international MEWP manufacturer, has reached a historic agreement that sees it become one of the first sustaining members of IPAF, which was formally signed at the Europlatform 2018 conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 11 October.