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  • In this webinar broadcasted on 7 July 2021, expert guest speakers examine the three main areas to ensure safe and effective use of MCWPs, covering the entire lifecycle of these machines.

  • Keep all occupants safe. Be aware of all platform occupants when moving the MEWP.

    Andy Access A22
  • To stay safe and not distract the operator when the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is in motion.

    Toolbox Talk A22 EN
  • 7909: I forgot my password for my IPAF ID account

    Open ePAL and click ‘Login’, then select ‘forgot my password’ and follow the steps provided. For further help, please raise a support ticket at www.ipaf.org/support or email [email protected].

  • 7910: How does an existing PAL Card holder get their digital PAL Card? Does a training centre have to issue it?

    All existing PAL Card holders can use the new ePAL app, they simply have to create an IPAF ID account and claim their licence either by scanning their PAL Card on their phone using NFC (like a contactless payment tap) or manually typing in their licence number. As long as their profile details match their licence details, it will be linked and visible within ePAL.

  • 7911: I’m getting a ‘Could not validate user against the licence provided’ error when adding my licence to ePAL

    The licence security check has failed for one or more reasons. Please raise a support ticket through ePAL under the ‘More’ section, at www.ipaf.org/support or email [email protected].

  • Webinar

    IPAF North America Webinar: Compact Lift Safety - Guidance and Best Practices

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    In this webinar, learn practical guidance and best practices for safely operating and working around compact lifts. Discover different types of compact lifts, associated hazards, and proper use of personal protective equipment. Topics include safe working at height, proper positioning, and safe use of controls. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and confidence in working with compact lifts.

    18 May 2023, 11:00 (EST)
  • Conference/Awards

    Grand rendez-vous CNESST Québec

    IPAF will be exhibiting, talking to attendees about the IPAF Operator Course and the IPAF 2023 Safety Campaign 'High Voltage'.

    3 May 2023, 08:00 - 17:00
    Centre des congrès de Québec, Canada
  • Exhibition

    IPAF will be exhibiting in hall 2.1 on stand A04, featuring the new IPAF Safety Campaign 'High Voltage'.

    6 June 2023, 08:00 - 18:00
    Switzerland Bern
  • Exhibition

    JDL

    21-23 June 2023, 08:00 - 18:00
    Palais des Congrès, Beaune, France
    Stand H24
  • Members and friends of IPAF are invited to share their industry memories, featuring favourite moments, innovations, and influential people from the past four decades,
    as part of the federation’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

  • Exhibition

    Platform Günleri 2023

    Platform Günleri Etkinliği

    IPAF is the event's international supporting institution.

    21-23 September 2023
    Tuzla’daki Autodrom, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Prevent objects falling from the platform. Be aware that unsecured tools and materials can fall from platforms.

    Andy Access A26
  • When working in a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) at height, you must be aware of the risk of tools, materials and equipment falling from the platform with the potential to injure people working at ground level. It is essential that any items likely to fall are properly secured within the envelope of the platform’s guardrails.

    Toolbox Talk A26 EN
  • Always be aware and avoid crush hazards when moving the platform.

  • Understand the ground conditions before operating

  • A promising future lies ahead for members of IPAF Switzerland, which celebrates its 18th birthday this year with announcements on key improvements to its quality MEWP training programme, including updates to courses, digitalisation of delivery and the ePAL mobile app that already has more than 2,000 daily Swiss users.

  • The webinar explores the findings of the latest IPAF Rental Market Report 2023. The annual report studies a selection of countries/regions on the powered access market size, market dynamics, investments, market trends and drivers, and operational aspects.

  • You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can jump!

  • Position your MEWP correctly and always stay inside the platform guardrails with both feet on the platform floor

  • Be careful of the catapult effect on uneven ground.

  • Featured Workplace

    Women in the Workplace

    This page has been set up to provide IPAF members access to valuable resources which relate to Women in the Workplace.

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  • Conference/Awards

    Foro ASEAMAC 2024

    Get involved in the ASEAMAC 2024 forum and discover everything the machinery and equipment rental sector can offer you!

    30-31 January 2024
    Madrid, Spain
  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Summit 2024

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    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.

    14 March 2024
    Scandic Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark