In 2023 the International Powered Access Federation, IPAF is celebrating 40 years since its formation back in 1983 from the merger of two associations; International Federation of Hydraulic Platform Manufacturers (IFHPM) and International Work Platform Association (IWPA).
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IPAF North America Webinar: Compact Lift Safety - Guidance and Best Practices
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.
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.
The purpose of this document is to provide information, and good-practice guidance on means of reducing exposure to trapping and crushing hazards while using a MEWP.
Revised safety guidance has been published outlining how to reduce risks of trapping and crushing incidents when using MEWPs. It is available to download free of charge.
3 Feb 2023
IPAF Council Meeting
IPAF North America Council Meeting
Open to IPAF North America Regional Council members only.
8 December 2023
IPAF Council Meeting
IPAF North America Council Meeting
Open to IPAF North America Regional Council members only.
23 August 2023
IPAF Council Meeting
IPAF North America Council Meeting
Open to IPAF North America Regional Council members only.
23 May 2023
341 Deerfield Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29715- Sunbelt Rentals, Support office
IPAF Council Meeting
IPAF North America Council Meeting
Open to IPAF North America Regional Council members only.
The IAPAs 2023 shortlists have been announced, after a panel of five industry experts selected the best of the 120 entrants across 13 award categories earlier this week. The final winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on 20 April in Berlin, Germany.
The first rental company in Ireland to join the IPAF Rental+ scheme has been presented with its certification by Damien O’Connor, IPAF’s Irish Country Manager.
There is a requirement for all lifting equipment, including Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), to specify maximum capacity limits. For MEWPs, this is the safe working load (SWL) which is expressed in kilograms or pounds and includes the maximum number of people allowed in the platform. An overload is the intentional, or accidental, exceeding of these limits.
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) should not be used if there is a risk of lightning. If lightning strikes a MEWP it will look for the path of least resistance to earth. This means it can travel from the platform, through the superstructure and tyres to earth. Rubber tyres do not insulate MEWPs.
IPAF representatives are attending the Plantworx 2023 event on 13-15 June at the East of England Showground near Peterborough to promote its Safe Loading and Unloading campaign; alongside offering free safety and technical guidance materials.
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) collates incident reports received from around the world, from companies, individuals and IPAF members who share their experiences to allow others to work safer. By analyzing the data, it is evident incidents involving electrocutions and electric shocks have notably increased since 2015, the standout statistic is that reported incidents of electrocution are nearly always fatal.
Platformers' Days is the only exhibition purely focused on lifting equipment in the German-speaking region of Europe. IPAF Members are eligible for free attendee tickets, for more information email janina.hintermayer@ipaf.org.
This webinar is the first in a series as part of IPAF's Women in Powered Access Initiative. The webinar will focus on Women in Leadership, Lisa Bailey, IPAF's HR Business Partner will be joined by Ali Moore, industry consultant and other speakers to discuss the topic.
This webinar, as part of IPAF's Women in Powered Access Initiative, will focus on work life balance. More details and speakers will be announced shortly.
This webinar, as part of IPAF's Women in Powered Access Initiative, will look at recruiting the next generation.
Speakers:
Francesca Marchesini, Channel Manager, Kohler Engines (Italy)
Judges for the prestigious International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) have been named, as the entry deadline of 1 December looms. The IAPAs will be hosted alongside next year’s Summit of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel, Kensington, London, on 10 March 2022.
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.
