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  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cameron Reid as the new Chair of the Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP) & Hoist International Committee. In his new role, Reid will lead IPAF’s mission to promote the safe and effective use of Mast Climbing Work Platforms and Construction Hoists worldwide through technical expertise, guidance, and training to meet industry standards and regulations.

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) successfully hosted its annual Elevation UK event, celebrating safety advancements, diversity, and technological innovations in powered access. With a strong focus on promoting safe practices, advancing training standards, and fostering inclusivity, the event highlighted IPAF’s ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone in the powered access industry.

  • The International Awards for Powered Access 2025 (IAPAs) are now open for entries, and bookings are available for the IPAF Summit. Taking place in Dublin on March 13 2025, the IAPAs celebrate excellence in the powered access industry. The past three IAPAs (London 2022, Berlin 2023, Copenhagen 2024) were all sell-out events. To avoid disappointment, early booking is encouraged...

Featured events

  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Elevando España 2025

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    Un evento social para afiliados, instructores y simpatizantes de IPAF: Seminario de Desarrollo Profesional para Instructores, Ponencias, Cocktail y Cena de Networking

    13 - 14 February 2025
    Valencia, Spain
  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Summit 2025

    IPAF Summit 2025

    Held during the day, senior representatives gather from across the access community to hear from industry experts on the latest developments. High-profile speakers from rental companies, OEMs and government agencies present, debate and interact during the course of the day. Booking open shortly, details to follow on the event website.

    13 March 2025
    Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland

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  • 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 28 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    IPAF MEWP Incident Review - Push Around Vertical (PAV) Loading
  • 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 3 Dec 2024

    Resource also available in:

    Toolbox Talk A34 EN
  • Safe Crossing. Self-propelled MEWPs must always be transported on a trailer or vehicle across rail tracks.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
    Last updated 22 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    A34