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    Boels Group Becomes IPAF Sustaining Member

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce that Boels Group has joined as a Sustaining Member, further strengthening its commitment to powered access safety and best practice across the industry.

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    MEWP Pre-Use Inspection Toolbox Talk

    A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must be inspected daily or at the start of each shift to make sure it is: safe to use and will not cause an injury to the platform occupants or other personnel.

    Added 21 Jan 2025
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    Avoid Overhead Obstructions Toolbox Talk

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) can be used in confined areas, or near overhead structures. When travelling or when elevated there is a risk that the operator or the platform occupant may come in contact with an overhead obstruction. This could result in crushing or entrapment of that person.

    Added 6 Feb 2025
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    IPAF’s ePAL App Hits 1 Million Downloads Milestone

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and construction technology leader Trackunit have marked a major milestone in their ongoing partnership, as IPAF’s ePAL app surpasses one million downloads globally.

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    Verify PAL Card

    Site and safety managers can use the PAL Card online verification tool to check if a licence is genuine. If you have lost your PAL Card, please go to the 

  • Toolbox Talk

    Never Attach a Banner to a MEWP Toolbox Talk

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are not advertising displays. MEWPs are designed to take persons, tools and equipment within the platform to enable the occupants to work safely at height. Attaching a sign or banner to a MEWP will potentially make the MEWP unstable. This can cause an overturn and result in serious injuries to people and damage to property.

    Added 17 Feb 2025
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    MEWP Rescue Plan Toolbox Talk

    To comply with regional legislation, standards, and best practice, a Rescue Plan should be developed, documented, and communicated before anyone operates a MEWP.  

    Added 21 Jan 2025
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    MEWP Ground Conditions Toolbox Talk

    Ground conditions are critical for the stability of the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). Unsuitable ground conditions can result in the MEWP overturning with potential loss of life.

    Added 21 Jan 2025
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    The PAL Card

    What is a PAL Card? 

    A PAL Card is a Powered Access Licence for operating Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) or Construction Hoists (CHs).

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    MEWP Familiarization Toolbox Talk

    The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) may be significantly different than the MEWP the operator was trained on, even if the MEWP is of the same group and manufacturer.

    Added 25 Mar 2025
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  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland 2025

    IPAF is proud to present Elevation Switzerland 2025, the premier event for powered access professionals across the country and beyond. Hosted in the heart of Switzerland, this event gathering brings together industry leaders, security experts, rental companies, manufacturers and training professionals to share insights, celebrate innovation and promote standards of safety and excellence in powered access.

    18 September 2025
    Industriezone Klus 17, 4710 Balsthal, Switzerland

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    IPAF Rental+

    Minutes from the IPAF Rental+ Meetings.

    Added 8 Feb 2018
    Last updated 13 Aug 2025

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