Resource Library

Be street smart! Manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Create a safe working zone.

Always check ground loading and use the IPAF calculator to identify if spreader pads are required, determine the correct size of spreader pad.

Working at height is a high-risk activity, take care of your people and be responsible for safety with IPAF's help. IPAF has a range of Andy Access posters, in multiple languages, to help your workforce, covering important mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) and mast climbing work platform (MCWP) safety topics. All to help keep operators safe and prevent accidents.

The IPAF training categories, with abbreviations and brief explanations.

A selection of 3D virtual Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) is now available for use in Building Information Modelling (BIM).

MEWP 1a, 1b, 3a, 3b, MCWP and PAV Category Stickers.

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.

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.

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.

Overhead obstructions. Always be aware and avoid crush hazards when moving the platform.

Keep clear of overhead cables. You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can arc!

Prevent unauthorised use. After use, always leave the machine in a safe and secure place and remove the key.

Don't use a MEWP as a crane! MEWPs are designed to elevate people, tools & equipment inside the work platform.