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  • Are you servicing the MEWP safely when on-site? Servicing MEWPs on-site can create higher risks than workshop servicing.

    Andy Access A27
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) on-site servicing often carries higher risks than workshop servicing.

    Toolbox Talk A27
  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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    Join us for our 38th Annual General Meeting. Open to IPAF Members only.

    10 March 2022, 09:00 -09:45 (GMT)
    Millennium Gloucester Hotel, UK
  • This notice is to formally advise members that the next Annual General Meeting of the International Powered Access Federation will take place at 09:00hrs (UK) on March 10 2022 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.

  • Speakers for the IPAF Summit in, London, UK, on 10 March 2022, have now been confirmed, and will be presenting on the theme of “The Evolution of Safety”.

  • IPAF is to offer a free webinar aimed at re-establishing full confidence in the safety of MCWPs as a means to offer work at height solutions on all construction-project façade works, following a UK HSE MCWP safety alert that was issued back in May this year.

  • Debbie Lewis
    IPAF Independent Instructor, UK

  • An agreement between IPAF and a local chapter of the National Safety Council of India will see the two organisations work together in the state of Kerala to spread awareness about key risks and mitigations when working at height.

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

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    The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to enable them to stay updated with UK & Ireland legislation and training, but is also open to all IPAF members. This PDS is sponsored by Hinowa, Palazzani, inspHire and Skyjack.

    7 December 2022, 18:30 - 19:45
    Online, Zoom
  • Each year, IPAF publishes four magazines for IPAF members and anyone with an interest in powered access. IPAF InForma for Italian-speakers, IPAF Journal for German-speakers, Powered Access magazine for the UK & Ireland audience and IPAF Elevating Safety for the US market. 

  • This webinar explores the benefits of using mast climbing work platforms for facade work over other available options. Also included is an update on the MCWP HSE Safety Alert issued earlier this year by the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE), and interpretation of the safety elements in the MCWP European regulation EN1495. Webinar sponsored by: Alimak and Maber

  • Judges for the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2023 have been confirmed. Comprising five long-standing access experts, with a wealth of knowledge across the sector, the independent panel will assess entries across the 12 categories.

  • Directives, Laws & Standards

    Obtaining CE or UKCA Certification

    UK Market Conformity Assessment Bodies & EU Notified Bodies.

  • 8827: What browsers does ePAL support on Android?

    The latest version of ePAL for Android (available from Google Play) supports the following browsers:

    • Google Chrome
    • Samsung Internet
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge

    If you need help with the ePAL app, please raise a support ticket through ePAL under the ‘More’ section, at www.ipaf.org/support or email [email protected].

  • Technical Guidance

    MEWP Catapult Effect

    The catapult effect on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) occurs when stored energy or an impact to the MEWP’s superstructure causes a whiplash effect, which travels through the boom to the platform.

    MEWP Catapult Effect
  • IPAF ELEVANDO is set to return as an in-person event for the first time since the pandemic on November 10-11 in Querétaro, Mexico. The event is hosted by IPAF and covers developments in the powered access industry across all of Latin America.

  • Exhibition

    Platform Günleri

    Platform Günleri Etkinliği

    25-26 November 2022
    Tuzla’daki Autodrom, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Do you operate MEWPs near roads? Always work safely and set up an exclusion zone to protect the boom from entering a live road.

    Andy Access A28
  • Are your MEWP tyres safe to use?

    Always check the condition of your tyres and wheels as part of your pre-use inspection.

    Andy Access A29
  • Operating MEWPs alongside roads can cause death or serious injury to operators or members of the public if the tasks are not adequately planned and machinery not positioned correctly. Due to the close working environment and proximity with other equipment, passing vehicles, buildings and pedestrians, the risk of a MEWP being impacted is significantly increased.

    Toolbox Talk A28 EN
  • Tyres on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) can sometimes be the only contact points between the MEWP structure and the ground and are critical to the stability of the MEWP.

    The tyres, whether solid, air filled or polyurethane foam-filled support the weight of the machine while it is in use. In certain boom configurations this can be up to 80% of the total machine weight over one tyre.

    Toolbox Talk A29 EN
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    The Seminar is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to ensure they remain up-to-date with legislation and training, but open to all IPAF members.

    2 February 2023, 09:00 - 16:00
    JCB Deutschland GmbH, Frechen, Germany
  • A safety awareness leaflet has been issued to warn users of MEWPs about the catapult effect, which can cause occupants to be ejected from the platform, leading to serious injury and death, especially if occupants are not wearing the correct PFPE.

  • IPAF’s ePAL mobile application for operators of MEWPs and MCWPs has been recognised by Lift & Access magazine in the US, being awarded a prestigious LLEAP Gold accolade in the Aftermarket Support Products & Services category.