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  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: PFPE Pre-Use Check

    Do not use a damaged harness, lanyard or connector. Always conduct a pre-use check before using your personal fall protection equipment (PFPE).

    Added 17 May 2021
    Last updated 6 Nov 2024

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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF NORTH AMERICA WEBINAR: ANSI MEWP STANDARDS

    All employers have the obligation to provide their workers with a worksite that is free from recognized hazards that can result in harm to the employees. Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWPs) industry standards provide the roadmap for employers to meet their responsibilities. The webinar took place on 25 February 2021.

    Added 24 Jun 2020
    Last updated 24 Jun 2021

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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF NORTH AMERICA WEBINAR: CREATING A MEWP SAFE-USE PLAN

    This webinar addresses why and how a MEWP Specific Safe-Use Plan should be properly developed. It will also look at how to execute the plan to ensure the specific MEWP-user responsibilities for application, inspection, training, maintenance, repair and safe operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are satisfied. This webinar took place on 22 April 2021.

    Added 22 Apr 2021
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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF North America Webinar: Promoting Quality Compliant Training

    MEWP operator training now can follow a training standard that provides methods and guidelines to prepare MEWP training materials, defines administrative criteria, and delivers elements required for proper training. Training is a critical part of becoming a qualified person to complete the task of operating a MEWP. Understand what you must require and expect for training selected for your MEWP operators and the value it will deliver to your operations. Ensure you are selecting quality compliant training! This webinar took place on 27 May 2021.

    Added 27 May 2021
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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Global Safety Report

    This webinar, broadcasted on 22 June 2021, examines the latest IPAF Global Safety Report which is informed by data submitted to IPAF’s Accident Reporting Portal from 2019 to 2020.

    Added 24 Jun 2021
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  • News

    IPAF Global Safety Report highlights need for near-miss data

    The latest IPAF Global Safety Report analyses the main causes of serious injuries and fatalities occurring when using powered access machines in the period 2016-2020, and highlights the need to gather more near-miss data from across the industry worldwide.

  • 7991: Does ePAL support Huawei phones?

    As of March 2020, new Huawei phones no longer use Google services and cannot access the Google Play store.

    At present, the Android ePAL app is only available through the Google Play store and is not available on Huawei’s AppGallery store.

  • News

    IPAF and Trackunit Launch IPAF Link App on Trackunit Marketplace

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), in collaboration with Trackunit, proudly introduces the IPAF Link app, now available on the Trackunit Marketplace. This innovative application marks a significant stride in enhancing safety protocols for Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) operators worldwide.

  • News

    IPAF ElevAÇÃO 2024: A Record-Breaking Success

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is delighted to announce the resounding success of IPAF ElevAÇÃO 2024, held on May 8th and 9th at the Hotel Terras Altas in Itapecerica, Brazil. With over 320 attendees from across Latin America, this year's event marked a significant milestone for IPAF, solidifying its position as a leading authority in the powered access industry.

  • News

    Working At Height Conference and Awards: Registration Now Open

    Set for November 19-20 in Nashville, USA, the inaugural Working at Height Conference & Awards, jointly organised by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) magazine, will place a spotlight on the utilisation of aerial platforms to enhance site productivity and safety.

  • News

    IPAF Launches Construction Hoist Installer & Advanced Installer Training Courses

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) announces the launch of its new Construction Hoist (CH) Installer and Advanced Installer Training Courses. These courses are designed to equip operatives with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely install, maintain, examine, and dismantle construction hoists, adhering to legal obligations and industry best practices.

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Highlights of the IPAF Rental Market Reports 2024

    This webinar explores the findings of the latest IPAF Rental Market Report 2024. The annual report study a selection of countries/regions on the powered access market size, market dynamics, investments, market trends and drivers, and operational aspects.

    Added 19 Jun 2024
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  • Featured News

    IPAF unveils 2024 Rental Market Reports

    A webinar has been published to mark the launch of the IPAF Rental Market Reports 2024, compiled exclusively for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) by global business research company Ducker Carlisle.

  • News

    First speakers announced for Working at Height Conference

    The first round of speakers have been announced for the inaugural Working at Height Conference & Awards, set for Nov. 19-20 in Nashville. Jointly organised by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) magazine, the event will focus on the use of aerial work platforms to increase productivity and safety on jobsites.

  • News

    Rahul Seth Seconded to IPAF Board

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is delighted to announce that Rahul Seth, Managing Director of Sudhir Group of Companies, has been seconded to the IPAF board following the board meeting on June 27th. His secondment was agreed upon by the IPAF board members and will be put to vote by the members at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March 2025.

  • News

    IPAF Unveils Enhanced ePAL App 2.1

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) announces an update of the ePAL app, bringing the ability to conduct, record and share pre-use checks for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). These checks play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of powered access equipment.

  • Andy Access

    Andy Access Short: Pre-use inspection!

    Conduct a pre-use inspection and make sure the MEWP is safe to use before starting work.

    Added 6 Sep 2023
    Last updated 15 Apr 2025

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  • Workplace

    Leaflet: Radio Frequency (RF) risks to MEWP operators and platform occupants

    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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  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: Accident Reporting

    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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  • Case Study

    WOMEN IN POWERED ACCESS - ADELE COUPE

    Adele Coupe
    Training Manager, Certora Training, UK

    Added 6 Oct 2022
    Last updated 15 Nov 2022

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  • Case Study

    WOMEN IN POWERED ACCESS - EMILY BONSALL

    Emily Bonsall
    Managing Director, Certora Training, UK

    Added 6 Oct 2022
    Last updated 15 Nov 2022

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  • News

    ‘Adopt ANSI standards now, before OSHA makes them law'

    Attendees at the recent ALH Conference have been urged to adopt the ANSI suite of standards related to the design, safe-use and training of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the US ahead of them being adopted into law by OSHA.

  • News

    Sustainable change is focus of Europlatform 2022

    Understanding and reducing carbon footprint, social inclusion across the workforce, reducing and reusing resources as part of the circular economy are key to effecting sustainable change, according to speakers at IPAF’s Europlatform 2022 conference.

  • News

    IPAF pays tribute to Alimak’s Cliff Goring

    Representatives of IPAF have paid tribute to “dear friend” Cliff Goring of Alimak, a Senior IPAF Instructor and CAP assessor, who has died following a short illness.

  • News

    IPAF guidance helps keep festive decorations work safe

    Workers and managers using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations and lights are being urged to download a comprehensive new technical guidance booklet that can help to avoid safety issues and to mitigate the key risks involved.