The IPAF Summit 2024, hosted at the Scandic Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, that was attended by more than 300 industry professionals, began with a heartfelt and thought-provoking speech by newly elected IPAF President, Karel Huijser. The presentations kicked off with an energetic joint effort by Amanda Tan, IPAF Asia Regional Development Manager, and Diego Bustamante, IPAF Latin America Regional Manager/North America Project Coordinator. Amanda and Diego, representing a new generation of leaders and introducing the summit theme of “Empowering the Next Generation”, highlighted the diverse backgrounds and global coordination within the IPAF team, spanning 14 time zones.
IPAF to hold its first Women in Powered Access webinar, themed ‘Women in Leadership,’ one of three in a series of live webinars, free of charge to both members and non-members.
This is the first webinar in the three-part IPAF Women in Powered Access series an outcome of the IPAF Women in Powered Access Initiative. Host Ali Moore is joined by panellist speakers Oana Samoila, Vicki Allen and Debbie Hameetman.
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IPAF Committee Meeting
IPAF ITALIAN COUNTRY COUNCIL (INIC) & TRAINING MEETING (TWG)
IPAF is highlighting new safety guidance on working around radio antennas at the MATS Conference.
22 Sep 2023
Exhibition
Swissbau
IPAF will be exhibiting at Swissbau exhibition in Basel, in Hall 1, stand A60. IPAF representatives will be speaking to event visitors about IPAF Training courses and safety guidance.
This webinar includes an in-depth analysis of the current challenges facing this unique sector and looks at how they can be transformed into growth opportunities. Industry guest speakers share their perspectives, examining how they overcame hurdles that you may also be facing, and looking at the approaches and strategies they employed to turn these challenges into success stories. The discussion covers safety and operational efficiency, and how getting these aspects right ultimately supports profitability. IPAF speakers also give the latest updates on safety.
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IPAF Summit Site Visit
Save the date for the IPAF Summit Site Visit, details to follow.
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.
IPAF will exhibit at GIS in Piacenza, Italy, from the 5th to the 7th of October. IPAF’s stand will be a meeting point for all IPAF members to discuss safety and to celebrate the federation’s 40th anniversary.
3 Oct 2023
Exhibition
SMOPYC
IPAF will be exhibiting at SMOPYC exhibition in Zaragoza, in Hall 2, stand B-C 39-42. IPAF representatives will be speaking to event visitors about IPAF Training courses and safety guidance.
The IPAF Elevation Switzerland event was held for the first time in the village of Fiesch, canton of Valais, bringing together access industry experts and stakeholders from across the region.
10 Oct 2023
IPAF Council Meeting
IPAF SPAIN COUNTRY COUNCIL MEETING
13 December 2023
Madrid, Spain
IPAF Member Event
IPAF ELEVANDO ESPAÑA 2024 AND PDS
15-16 February 2024
Hotel AC Sevilla Forum by Marriott. Luis Fuentes Bejarano, 45 – Sevilla, Spain.
Elevando opened to all Members. PDS only for Instructors
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.
