Resource Library

The British Standards Online (BSOL) is a comprehensive online standards library with over 90,000 internationally recognised standards. IPAF members have access to search and browse the library and full read access to a collection of specific MEWP and MCWP standards.

Krafthand Media has published this year's edition of the German-language IPAF-Journal magazine. The circulation of 40,000 copies is distributed through IPAF member companies and training centres to customers, course participants and other interested parties, as well as through the recipients of bd-baumaschinenendienst and GaLaBau magazines to companies in the construction industry. In addition, a digital version is available on the internet as an eMagazine.

The 2018 Rental Market Reports are now available. The award-winning reports, produced by Ducker Research, are presented in an easy-to-read format and are the definitive guide to the powered access rental markets.

The IPAF Powered Access magazine is the federation’s UK annual journal and one of its most successful publications.

A Toolbox Talk on understanding a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rescue plan.

A Toolbox Talk on understanding a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rescue plan.

A Toolbox Talk on the use of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) to reduce the risk of falling from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP).

This symbol is designed to help operators locate the emergency descent controls in the event of an emergency. It should be clearly visible from the outside of the machine.

IPAF’s accident reporting project, launched in 2012, is compiling a comprehensive record of known accidents. The accident data gathered enables IPAF to improve the content of training programmes, develop technical guidance, target specific high-risk professions or activities, and provide research findings to bodies developing and drafting new industry standards.

The IPAF Annual Report gives an overview of the year's activities and achievements.

This IPAF logo is for use by members to show affiliation with IPAF. It can be used on a wide range of members' material such as letterheads, websites and advertisements.

Caution with guardrails. Be careful not to trap your fingers when lowering or raising guardrails.

Danger keep well clear. Operate from the platform or stand clear to avoid injury.

Do not jump out of the platform. Always use the correct exit gate and step out using three points of contact.

Register pre-owned machines. Make sure you register with the manufacturer to get product updates.