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With less than a month to go until the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) hosts the 2025 IPAF Summit in Dublin on 13 March, this year’s theme has been revealed as Beyond Compliance: Safety as a Culture, Not a Checklist.

The shortlist for the 2025 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) can be revealed following a meeting of the five expert judges last week.

Southern Hoist Services, part of Claude Fenton Plant Hire, has 32 years of expertise in the Construction Hoist sector. As part of the Claude Fenton Rental+ audit, Southern Hoist Services achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first Construction Hoist division to achieve IPAF Rental+ certification.

IPAF's #ShareYourStory campaign serves as a reminder of how real-world experiences can enhance training, improve safety awareness, and ultimately save lives.

The IPAF Asia team ended 2024 on a high note, participating in two prominent events in Shanghai: the International Rental Conference (IRC) Asia on November 25 and Bauma China from November 26–29. These events marked a fitting finale to an eventful and successful year for IPAF in China.

The annual IPAF Safety Professionals Webinar provided a platform to advance safety standards within the powered access industry. Held on Zoom, the webinar focused on education, collaboration, and proactive measures to reduce workplace accidents.

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...

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has worked with the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to develop the following guidance on the safe methods of isolation of platform controls for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

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.

Following the success of IPAF’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiative launched in 2022, the Women in Powered Access (WIPA) group are set to host a second networking event under the theme ‘Empower & Elevate’.