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  • 7932: Where did I do my training?

    ePAL displays the training centre that provided your training for that licence or qualification. If you complete additional training categories and these are added to an existing licence, it will show the most recent training centre.

  • 7933: I no longer have access to my email address or mobile phone number that I used to sign up for an IPAF ID. What do I do?

    Please raise a support ticket through ePAL under the ‘More’ section, at www.ipaf.org/support or email support@ipaf-pal.org.

  • 7934: How do I get help with the ePAL app?

    If you need help with the ePAL app or digital licences in general, please raise a support ticket through ePAL under the ‘More’ section, at www.ipaf.org/support or email support@ipaf-pal.org.

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  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: MEWP Ground Rescue

    Is the Nominated Ground Rescue Person familiarized? Not all MEWPs are the same. Make sure you understand, learn and practice the ground controls and emergency lowering procedure.

    Added 9 Jun 2021
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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  • Toolbox Talk

    MEWP Rescue Procedures Toolbox Talk

    Why do you need rescue procedures? A robust, documented rescue procedure is required to lower the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) platform occupants in a timely manner in case of a malfunction or emergency. Any delay in rescuing the MEWP platform occupants may be the difference between life and death.

    Added 26 Jul 2021
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  • News

    Roger Wickens’ family receives his Lifetime Achievement IAPA

    The family of Roger Wickens, this year’s posthumous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement International Award for Powered Access, has been presented with a commemorative glass trophy following the virtual IAPAs ceremony earlier this year.

  • News

    New Toolbox Talk and poster on ground rescue persons

    The latest addition to the Andy Access poster and Toolbox Talk series focuses on Nominated Ground Rescue Persons and the importance of their being familiar with
    the MEWP’s auxiliary/emergency lowering systems and the rescue plan that is in place.

  • News

    Industry winners celebrated in first-ever digital IAPAs

    More than 900 industry professionals from no fewer than 66 different countries around the world joined the first-ever digital edition of the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs), with prize-winners announced during the IPAF Summit, originally planned for London in April 2020, but postponed and then moved online owing to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

  • News

    Sustainability key to building back from pandemic, Digital Summit hears

    Sustainability, digitisation and adopting exciting new technologies are all key to building back better from the coronavirus pandemic, according to presenters at this year’s IPAF Summit, hosted for the first time as a virtual event owing to the global health crisis.

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: IPAF Safe Loading & Unloading Course

    This webinar (broadcast on 20 January 2021) examined data from the IPAF accident reporting portal specifically in relation to loading and unloading. Viewers learned how this data informs the content of IPAF’s recently updated Safe Loading & Unloading course to address known hazards and how to prevent them.

    Added 26 Jan 2021
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    Workplace

    Financial Advice on Behalf of Top Service

    Financial advice & articles published on behalf of Top Service, a credit control company. These articles are exclusive to IPAF Members.

    Added 15 Jul 2021
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    Publication

    IPAF Accident Reporting Portal - Members' Dashboard

    This interactive dashboard for IPAF members allows access to an anonymised and limited set of data, all gathered through IPAF's worldwide accident reporting project www.ipafaccidentreporting.org and approved for release by the IPAF Accident Working Group.

    Added 1 Feb 2021
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  • News

    Registration opens for first ever virtual IPAF Summit & IAPAs

    Booking is now open for this year’s IPAF Summit, which will be hosted for the first time ever as a global virtual event in conjunction with a digital prize-giving ceremony for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) on 18 March 2021.

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    IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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    Join us for our 37th Annual General Meeting. Open to IPAF Members only.

    17 March 2021, 16:30 -17:30 (GMT)
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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: How to Create a MEWP Safe-Use Plan

    This webinar (broadcast on 10 February 2021) looks at the role of a MEWP Safe Use Plan in the prevention of accidents involving MEWPs.

    Added 15 Feb 2021
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  • 7744: What is ePAL?

    ePAL is the name of IPAF's new mobile phone app through which the PAL Card, and many other operator-focused features, can be accessed. View more information at www.ipaf.org/ePAL

  • 7746: Is ePAL available for existing PAL Card holders?

    Yes, ePAL will be available to both new & existing PAL Card holders in the UK and Ireland when it is launched. View more information at www.ipaf.org/ePAL

  • News

    Formal Notice: 37th IPAF Annual General Meeting

    This notice is to formally advise members that the next Annual General Meeting of the International Powered Access Federation will take place at 16:30 (UK) on March 17 2021 via virtual attendance.

  • News

    First wave of MEWP technician apprentices celebrated

    The first wave of apprentices on a new route to certifying specialist MEWP technicians have been celebrated by representatives of IPAF as they embarked on their studies at North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College.

  • Toolbox Talk

    Use Personal Fall Protection Equipment (PFPE) Toolbox Talk

    When working at height in a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), one of the leading causes of death and severe injury is falls from the platform. This toolbox talk looks at the risks and how to prevent falling from the platform.

    Added 26 Apr 2021
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  • Toolbox Talk

    PFPE Pre-Use Check Toolbox Talk

    Harnesses and lanyards prevent severe injury or death by preventing falls from MEWPs, therefore it is essential that you check the condition and function before every use. Through use, PFPE could become damaged, worn or lose parts. These checks must be repeated before every use.

    Added 26 Apr 2021
    Last updated 26 Apr 2021

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  • News

    New Toolbox Talks focus on fall-protection equipment

    Newly released IPAF Toolbox Talks, designed to share specific safety messages on work sites, are now available. They are two short presentations with supporting Andy Access posters covering the use and inspection of PFPE when using MEWPs.

  • News

    IPAF diversifies revenue in strong year-end to bolster reserves

    IPAF experienced a strong end to 2020, boosting revenue by diversifying income streams and continuing careful cost control to help restore cash reserves and leave the federation in a relatively strong position after trading was significantly impacted during the early months of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to its latest Annual Report.

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Selecting the Correct MEWP

    This webinar (broadcast on 24 March 2021) looks at the importance of selecting the correct MEWP for the job to enable work to be carried out safely and effectively. Presenters: Brian Parker, Head of Safety & Technical (IPAF), Mark Keily, QHSE Director (Sunbelt Rentals Limited) and Paul Roddis, Training Manager (IPAF).

    Added 31 Mar 2021
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  • News

    Site assessment training to select the correct MEWP for the job

    A new course aimed at demonstrating how to perform a site assessment and select the correct mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) to carry out the job has been launched by IPAF, which can be completed at a Training Centre or remotely via eLearning.