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    Working at Height Awards finalists announced

    The Working at Height Conference & Awards, created and organized by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) magazine, will take place on November 20 at Music City Center in Nashville. This new event, which combines IPAF’s annual North American Innovate event and ALH’s long-standing ALH Conference & Awards, will highlight the use of aerial platforms to improve site productivity and safety.

  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: Extension decks

    Retract extension decks before lowering. Check all four corners are clear of obstructions before you lower the platform.

    Added 25 Oct 2024
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  • Andy Access

    Andy Access: Safe Crossing

    Safe Crossing. Self-propelled MEWPs must always be transported on a trailer or vehicle across rail tracks.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
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  • Toolbox Talk

    MEWPs and Railway Infrastructure Toolbox Talk

    This Toolbox Talk provides information on the associated hazards and risks involved with mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) working near railways and crossing active and non-active rail crossings.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
    Last updated 17 Dec 2024

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  • News

    Working at Height winners announced

    North America’s access and rental industry celebrated its finest on the evening of 20 November, with six winners receiving top honours at the inaugural Working at Height Conference & Awards.

  • Films & Videos

    MEWP Incident Review - Push Around Vertical (PAV) Loading

    This video shows the reconstruction of a real incident that occurred early in the morning at Horizon Platform's MEWP rental yard in March 2021, in the UK. It demonstrates how easily accidents can happen when loading or unloading Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) onto delivery vehicles.

    Added 28 Nov 2024
    Last updated 15 Apr 2025

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  • News

    IPAF Asia Conference 2024: Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is delighted to announce the IPAF Asia Conference 2024, a premier two-day event scheduled for 1-2 August at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel. This event promises to be an insightful gathering of the global powered access community, offering opportunities to learn, network, and share best practices.

  • News

    IPAF Appoints Randy Marzicola as VP – North America

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Marzicola as VP - North America. With an extensive background in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion, Marzicola brings a wealth of experience to IPAF and will play a key role in enhancing IPAF's services and member recruitment across North America.

  • News

    IPAF Asia Conference 2024: Powered Access Industry Leaders Gather in Nanjing

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) successfully hosted the IPAF Asia Conference 2024 on 1-2 August at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel. The two-day event brought together over 240 industry professionals from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan, to discuss the latest trends emerging across the powered access industry. 

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    Meet the Customer Services Team!

    IPAF continues to grow with over 1,600 members in 80 countries and regions. We are committed to supporting our members in accessing IPAF’s services, providing timely and accurate guidance and advice in a friendly and helpful manner. 

  • Technical Guidance

    Service, Inspection, and Maintenance Of MEWPs

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are considered to be one of safest ways of performing temporary work at height. This technical guidance explores the importance for all MEWPs to be kept in a safe working condition throughout their working life to ensure continued safe and efficient operation over time.

    Added 9 Aug 2024
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  • News

    IPAF Updates Service, Inspection and Maintenance of MEWPs Leaflet in 10 Languages

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the release of its updated leaflet on the service, inspection, and maintenance of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This comprehensive leaflet has been updated to reflect the current industry landscape and is now available in ten languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese simplified, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and Dutch.

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Highlights of IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2024

    The webinar introduces IPAF’s new online report for accessing this year’s safety data. The new format is digital-only and enables users to navigate and filter using an interactive screen.

    Added 21 Aug 2024
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  • News

    Judging panel revealed for Working at Height Awards

    The judging panel for this year’s Working at Height Awards, set for November 20 in Nashville, has been confirmed, with five rental and access equipment professionals coming on board to help crown the industry’s best-of-the-best.

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    About IPAF

    What is IPAF?

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes and enables the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information; by influencing and interpreting legislation and standards; and v

  • 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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  • Featured Campaign

    Stop Overturns!

    MEWP overturn incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Instability leading to overturn is commonly among the top four causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually, according to global data.

    Added 5 Mar 2025
    Last updated 31 Mar 2025

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  • Exhibition

    ASSP (America Society of Safety Professionals)

    IPAF will be exhibiting at the ASSP Safety Show 2025, booth 2171.

    22-24 July 2025
    Orlando, USA

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Nordic PDS - Denmark

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    To take part in this IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS), please contact kent.bostrom@ipaf.org.

    27 May 2025

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Nordic PDS - Sweden

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    To take part in this IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS), please contact kent.bostrom@ipaf.org.

    26 May 2025
    Cramo Arlandastad

  • Webinar

    IPAF North America Webinar: New head protection safety | Why it matters?

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    Join IPAF for an important live discussion about head protection when operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)—and why it’s critical for everyone working at height.

    We’re excited to welcome Joe Brandel, Business Development Manager for North America at MIPS, as our guest speaker.

    21 May 2025, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, via Zoom