In a stride towards advancing technical education and meeting the demands of the rapidly evolving industrial landscape, a partnership has emerged between IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) and ISI Rentas, an equipment rental agency in Monterrey, collaborating with Conalep, Mexico's National College of Professional Technical Education. This partnership offers a specialised course: Programa Formación Técnicos PEMP (MEWP Technician Training Programme), tailored to meet the needs of both national and international industries.
The International Awards for Powered Access 2024 (IAPAs) held on the evening of March 14 at the Scandic Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, showcased excellence, safety, sustainability, and innovation within the powered access sector. Organised jointly by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access International Magazine, the event gathered over 420 attendees from across the industry to recognise outstanding achievements across various categories.
Powered access equipment rental companies on the island of Ireland will be required to achieve an internationally-recognised quality standard as a condition of membership of the international organisation for operators of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), in a drive to improve safety and quality.
IPAF announced the extension of its online training to the Chinese market as delegates gathered in Shanghai for the International Rental Conference Asia and the Apex Asia trade show.
The powered access industry gathered at The Belfry Hotel & Resort for Elevation UK bringing together industry leaders to discuss recruitment and training under the theme ‘It’s all about the people’.
The future of the powered access industry in Latin America was in the spotlight when the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) hosted its annual conference for the region in Mexico City.
Workers and managers using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations and lights are being urged to use a comprehensive technical guidance booklet that can help to avoid safety issues and to mitigate the key risks involved.
The impact of safety on customer retention and business growth was the key theme as the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) hosted its ElevAÇÃO conference in Porto, Portugal, on October 3.
IPAF presented its German marketing campaign at Platformers’ Days exhibition held from September 6th to 7th, 2023, at the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre in Germany.
Powered access equipment rental companies on the island of Ireland will be required to achieve an internationally-recognised quality standard as a condition of membership of the international organisation for operators of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), in a drive to improve safety and quality.
IPAF announced the extension of its online training to the Chinese market as delegates gathered in Shanghai for the International Rental Conference Asia and the Apex Asia trade show.
1 December 2023 is the deadline for IPAF Summit early bird tickets and entries to the International Powered Access Awards (IAPAs) in Copenhagen in March 2024.
The IPAF Elevation Switzerland event was held for the first time in the village of Fiesch, canton of Valais, bringing together access industry experts and stakeholders from across the region.
IPAF will exhibit at GIS in Piacenza, Italy, from the 5th to the 7th of October. IPAF’s stand will be a meeting point for all IPAF members to discuss safety and to celebrate the federation’s 40th anniversary.
IPAF to hold its first Women in Powered Access webinar, themed ‘Women in Leadership,’ one of three in a series of live webinars, free of charge to both members and non-members.
The first IPAF Approved Training Centre opens in Thailand following the tenth IPAF Asia Conference held in Bangkok. IPAF site visit sponsor Promech Resources leads the way in powered access operator training.
The IPAF Asia Conference was held for the first time in Thailand with over 150 attendees to support the country’s developing market and IPAF’s growing membership in the region.
CRUSHING CAN KILL - STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are often used to carry out work in areas where there are risks of crushing or entrapment to the platform occupants. Any activity involving MEWPs must be planned and properly managed. Failure to do so can result in injury or death of the platform occupants.
