IPAF’s Technical & Safety department has issued global guidance on the remounting of second-hand MEWP equipment on a different chassis. The guidance emphasises the difficulty and high level of engineering expertise required to mount MEWPs on a chassis other than those for which they were originally designed, cautioning that “failure to mount or re-mount a MEWP correctly can and has led to serious accidents worldwide”.
On 1 July, IPAF held its Elevation UK event at Hilton St George’s Park, the home of English football and a fitting venue as excitement builds around the 2026 World Cup.
IPAF has become an official supporter of the CESAR Scheme, extending the UK’s leading equipment security and registration initiative to powered access equipment and helping raise awareness of theft prevention, traceability and recovery.
Please note from 1 July 2026 an updated design will be phased in for all IPAF certificates (worldwide) and for the Competent Assessed Person (CAP) Card (UK, Spain & Mexico).
While powered access remains one of the safest methods for performing temporary work at height, incidents involving mechanical or technical failures can still lead to serious injuries and fatalities. IPAF emphasises that many of these incidents are preventable through consistent inspection routines, proper maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures.
