The IPAF Summit is a high-profile conference bringing together senior representatives from across the access community to discuss and debate the latest developments in our industry. The IPAF Summit is sponsored by Skyjack, Hinowa, Palazzani, Alimak, Sinoboom, Palazzani, GemOne, TVH and Niftylift,
International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) 2022
The IAPAs are the most prestigious and respected awards in the powered access industry and they take place in the evening after the IPAF Summit. The IAPAs celebrate best practice and excellence in the industry and each year an independent judging panel of access industry leaders vote to determine the winners. Sponsored by Skyjack, Hinowa, Palazzani, Alimak, Sinoboom, Palazzani, GemOne, TVH and Niftylift,
The IPAF Networking event is an informal drinks reception held the evening before the IPAF Summit and IAPAs. The event will take place at Illuminate at the Science Museum and is sponsored by Niftylift,
Join this IPAF webinar to find out more about the 2021 IPAF Rental Market Reports and gain an insight into the latest powered access rental market data. The new reports will be launched to coincide with the webinar. Webinar sponsored by Hinowa, Sinoboom, GSR SpA & Skyjack.
This webinar (broadcast on 24 March 2021) looks at the importance of selecting the correct MEWP for the job to enable work to be carried out safely and effectively. Presenters: Brian Parker, Head of Safety & Technical (IPAF), Mark Keily, QHSE Director (Sunbelt Rentals Limited) and Paul Roddis, Training Manager (IPAF).
A new course aimed at demonstrating how to perform a site assessment and select the correct mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) to carry out the job has been launched by IPAF, which can be completed at a Training Centre or remotely via eLearning.
IPAF’s Competent Assessed Person (CAP) programme has been developed and adapted to meet demand from operatives in the MCWP and construction hoist sector.
6 Apr 2021
Exhibition
Changsha International Construction Equipment Exhibition (CICEE)
IPAF will be exhibiting at CICEE.
19-22 May 2021
Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Centre, China
Join the IPAF team for the next IPAF China Seminar, the event will focus on leading MEWP safety with technology, legislation and standards. Registration will open soon. Sponsored by Sinoboom.
21 May 2021, 08:15 - 12:30
Changsha International Convention & Exhibition Centre (Changsha County, Changsha, Hunan, China).
Join IPAF for the free Professional Development Seminar (PDS), open to all instructors and training centre employees. Registration will open soon. All instructors who attend the IPAF Seminar and PDS will receive 8 PDS points.
IPAF will be exhibiting at the show at stand 210. APEX is a hub for access professionals and access equipment buyers and brings the access community together in one place for four events: the APEX show, the ERA Convention, the IRE Show and the European Rental Awards dinner.
The first wave of apprentices on a new route to certifying specialist MEWP technicians have been celebrated by representatives of IPAF as they embarked on their studies at North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College.
When working at height in a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), one of the leading causes of death and severe injury is falls from the platform. This toolbox talk looks at the risks and how to prevent falling from the platform.
Harnesses and lanyards prevent severe injury or death by preventing falls from MEWPs, therefore it is essential that you check the condition and function before every use. Through use, PFPE could become damaged, worn or lose parts. These checks must be repeated before every use.
A series of virtual workshops to assist and support those who regularly carry out third party inspections of MEWPs and MCWPs will be hosted by IPAF to meet demand, which is high across the Middle East and South Asian countries.
IPAF joins industry calls for the Chancellor to postpone his plan to end tax relief on red diesel for construction in the UK, to take into account the ongoing impact of Covid-19.
8 Oct 2020
Webinar
IPAF Webinar: Covid-19, how to prevent the spread of infection when using mobile work platforms?
Welcome together with Maud Wik, an engineer with a focus on work environment at Kiwa Certification, to take a closer look at how to minimize exposure to infection when using mobile work platforms in your workplace.
The first IPAF Korea webinar will be covering topics on safe use, managing and maintaining your MEWPs. This online event will be conducted in the Korean language and is open to all stakeholders in the MEWP industry.
IPAF Members and partners are invited to register now to join the free online Access, Lift & Handlers (ALH) Conference, which will be hosted on Friday 23 October, and featuring presentations from Peter Douglas, CEO, and Norty Turner, IPAF President.
The use of simulators as part of the assessment process of advanced operator training courses has been approved by the IPAF Council. Training centres delivering IPAF’s PAL+ advanced operator course can now assess candidates in a VR environment.
8 Oct 2020
IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)
North America Professional Development Seminar (PDS)
SAVE THE DATE: IPAF will be offering a four-hour online PDS session for approved training centre employees.
This session should be considered mandatory for all training centers and will cover:
1. 2021 Training Program Updates
2. Accident reporting & analysis
3. MEWP standards update
4. YOUR Training Delivery: Modeling 100% MEWP safe and efficiency for operators
5. COVID -19 & Remote training
Sponsored by CMC
14 January 2021, 10:00 - 15:00 (EST)
Online virtual event
IPAF Council Meeting
Irish Council Meeting
Open to all Irish IPAF Members. Please email [email protected] for more information.
The IPAF Summit & IAPAs scheduled to be held in London, UK, on 18 March 2021, is to go ahead as a digital event, with delegates joining online from around the work, to allow maximum certainty for those planning to attend during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
