The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to ensure they remain up-to-date with legislation and training, but open to all IPAF members.
28 January 2020, 09:00 - 17:00
Encin Golf Hotel, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
All valid PAL Cards issued by IPAF to operators of MEWP or MCWPs worldwide are now Smart cards. PAL Cards must be renewed every five years; every PAL Card issued since 1 January 2015 has featured Smart technology to assist in preventing fraud and unauthorised machine use.
All Conexpo delegates who visit IPAF’s stand can learn how to select a MEWP, why they must have a safe-use plan, and why to train both operators and supervisors to improve workplace safety by complying with new ANSI standards. IPAF will also offer free supervisor training in the two days prior to the March 10-14 event.
IPAF members are welcomed to join us on the 16th February at Marriot Courtyard Hotel. Presentations will be made giving you information on the activity throughout the Middle East Region, along with IPAF Middle East Regional Council report. A great opportunity for networking with industry professionals.
16 February 2020, 16:00 - 20:30
Marriot Courtyard Hotel, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is designed to support our fleet of IPAF Instructors who continue to teach MEWP training. The sessions will help Instructors gain further knowledge with up to date IPAF information.
17 February 2020, 08:30 - 16:30
Marriot Courtyard Hotel, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is designed to support our fleet of IPAF Instructors who continue to teach MEWP training. The sessions will help Instructors gain further knowledge with up to date IPAF information.
Practical demonstration outlining of the importance of preparing a mid-air rescue from MEWP. To attend this event you must register directly through the HSE Forum link.
2 & 3 March 2020, 08:00 - 16:30
Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa, Kuwait City, Kuwait
The full line-up of industry thought-leaders confirmed to lead the topic-specific work groups at Innovate 2019 has been announced, with the second edition of the new workshop, challenge and award-format event hosted by IPAF in Chicago, July 16-17.
Tim Whiteman has stepped down from the position of Managing Director and CEO of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) after 15 years in the position. Former IPAF President Andy Studdert will act as interim CEO to provide continuity as Tim Whiteman hands over and while the search for a new CEO is conducted.
8 Jul 2019
Seminar/Workshop
IPAF Workshop Oman: Deliver Global Standard Training
Join us for a workshop on what IPAF training can bring to your business and the importance of the PAL Card. For more information contact uae@ipaf.org.
After several months of development and fine-tuning, IPAF has announced it is now ready for “controlled trials” of its PAL+ advanced operator assessment in a virtual reality (VR) environment using MEWP simulators at some members’ training centres.
12 Jul 2019
IPAF Conference
IPAF ElevAÇÃO Portugal
Participants will broaden their knowledge on MEWP safety and get the opportunity to network with industry colleagues. Book now!
OHSSAI has amplified calls from IPAF to increase take-up of comprehensive MEWP operator training in India, to help eradicate unsafe practices such as using ground controls to elevate untrained personnel to carry out work at height.
IPAF is heading to Santiago, Chile, to take part in CONEXPO Latin America, for the major construction and infrastructure trade show that will be hosted on October 2-5.
MEWP overturn incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Instability leading to overturn is commonly among the top four causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually, according to global data.