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  • 7932: Where did I do my training?

    ePAL displays the training centre that provided your training for that licence or qualification. If you complete additional training categories and these are added to an existing licence, it will show the most recent training centre.

  • 7933: I no longer have access to my email address or mobile phone number that I used to sign up for an IPAF ID. What do I do?

    Please raise a support ticket through ePAL under the ‘More’ section, at www.ipaf.org/support or email support@ipaf-pal.org.

  • 7934: How do I get help with the ePAL app?

    If you need help with the ePAL app or digital licences in general, please raise a support ticket through ePAL under the ‘More’ section, at www.ipaf.org/support or email support@ipaf-pal.org.

  • Is the Nominated Ground Rescue Person familiarised? Not all MEWPs are the same. Make sure you understand, learn and practice the ground controls and emergency lowering procedure.

    Added 9 Jun 2021
    Last updated 5 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    Andy Access A23
  • Why do you need rescue procedures? A robust, documented rescue procedure is required to lower the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) platform occupants in case of a malfunction or emergency. Any delay in rescuing the MEWP platform occupants may be the difference between life and death.

    Added 9 Jun 2021
    Last updated

    Resource also available in:

    Toolbox Talk A23 EN
  • The family of Roger Wickens, this year’s posthumous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement International Award for Powered Access, has been presented with a commemorative glass trophy following the virtual IAPAs ceremony earlier this year.

  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF Italian Country Council Meeting (INIC)

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    Open to IPAF Members only.

    2 September 2021, 10:00
    Online via Zoom
  • IPAF ElevAÇÃO

    IPAF ElevAÇÃO is the most important event of the powered access industry in Brazil and Latin America. In its seventh year, the two-day conference will help delegates broaden their knowledge of safety issues and legislation, and gives an opportunity to meet other industry professionals to share experiences and network.

    14 July 2021, 10.00 GMT-3
    Zoom Webinar
  • The latest addition to the Andy Access poster and Toolbox Talk series focuses on Nominated Ground Rescue Persons and the importance of their being familiar with
    the MEWP’s auxiliary/emergency lowering systems and the rescue plan that is in place.

  • More than 900 industry professionals from no fewer than 66 different countries around the world joined the first-ever digital edition of the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs), with prize-winners announced during the IPAF Summit, originally planned for London in April 2020, but postponed and then moved online owing to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

  • Sustainability, digitisation and adopting exciting new technologies are all key to building back better from the coronavirus pandemic, according to presenters at this year’s IPAF Summit, hosted for the first time as a virtual event owing to the global health crisis.

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    This webinar will examine the latest IPAF Global Safety Report which is informed by data submitted to IPAF’s Accident Reporting Portal from 2019 to 2020. The presenters will review some accident data slides from the 2021 report, and then have discussions with the group based on some of the key findings. The webinar will examine trends and touch on the culture and approach of capturing and reporting data.



    Webinar sponsored by Sinoboom.

    22 June 2021, 14:00 - 15:15 (GMT+1)
    Online, Zoom
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    Open to all members and non-members – N.B. webinar content is specific to the North America region.
    Sponsored by TVH Parts America and Skyjack.

    22 April 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, Zoom
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    How do YOU know if the training you are providing your workers is appropriate? What does it mean to be OSHA and ANSI compliant MEWP operator training? Who approved training as being compliant? What are the requirements to measure compliant training against? How can all training in the market be compliant yet taking significantly different times to complete the training from different sources? Do you understand what industry best practice for MEWP operator training requires?

    Oct 12, 2022 11:00 AM Eastern Time
    Online, Zoom
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    Risk assessment is essential management but the proper implementation of identified control measures is often hampered when safe work procedures are not adequately developed. Are control measures enough to keep people safe? Learn the answer and improve workers safety through this presentation on the need to develop safe work procedures.

    Sponsored by Skyjack and TVH Parts America.

    5 August 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, Zoom
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    Is a person trained as a MEWP operator quailed for the task? Can an operator still be qualified after an extended time without operation? When is retaining required? How and when do you evaluate an operator to ensure their proficiency? Listen to industry experts address these and other questions related to the user responsibility to conduct MEWP operator evaluations. This webinar is sponsored by Skyjack.

    23 September 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, Zoom
  • Webinar

    North America Webinar: MEWP Safety Professional

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    This session will review MEWP user responsibilities and tools that IPAF have to assist in meeting these responsibilities.

    10 November 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, Zoom
  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL COUNCIL (NARC) MEETING

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    North America IPAF members only.

    12 May 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, Zoom
  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF North American Regional Council (NARC) Meeting

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    North America IPAF members only.

    14 July 2021, 13:00-15:00 CT
    Online, Zoom
  • Webinar

    IPAF North American Regional Council (NARC) Meeting

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    North America members only.

    2 September 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    SAIA Annual Convention, Cleveland
  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL COUNCIL (NARC) MEETING

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    17/18 November 2021
  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL COUNCIL (NARC) MEETING

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    07-08 December 2021, 11:00 (EST)
    Online, Zoom
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Middle East PDS: IPAF Training Manual

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    A session that will take you through the full layout of the IPAF training manual including 2021 changes – CPD 1 point

    28 February 2021
    Online
    To register, contact romana.khan@ipaf.org
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Middle East PDS: About IPAF

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    Back to basics, a session that will allow instructors to understand full depth and the support IPAF has linking between customer and training centre – CPD 1 point

    17 March 2021
    Online
    To register, contact romana.khan@ipaf.org
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Middle East PDS: IPAF Audit

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    The IPAF team will take you through the audit process from annual surveillance to unannounced audits. Increase the standard of training delivered through your training centre and preparing for your audit – CPD 1 point

    29 April 2021
    Online
    To register, contact romana.khan@ipaf.org
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Middle East PDS: Safety & Health in the MEWP World

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    This webinar will look at supporting instructors who deliver training, health & safety working with MEWPs, standards and local legislation. CPD 1 point

    27 May 2021
    Online
    To register, contact romana.khan@ipaf.org
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Middle East PDS: MEWP types & categories

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    This webinar will look at what machines fall under certain machines types and training categories. This in-depth discussion will give instructors the ability to understand which type of Operator/Demonstrator training needs to be delivered. CPD 1 point.

    27 June 2021
    Online
    To register, contact romana.khan@ipaf.org