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  • Exhibition

    GIS Expo

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    IPAF is exhibiting in the outside area I59.

    25-27 September 2025
    Piacenza, Italy
  • Seminar/Workshop

    International Work at Height Seminar (IWAHS) 2025

    IPAF are pleased to be an exhibitor at the International Work at Height Seminar (IWAHS) 2025 in London. Richard Whiting, IPAF's UK Market General Manager, will be at the event to meet attendees and showcase the work IPAF are doing to improve safety and training in the powered access industry.

    10 July 2025
    Guildhall, London, UK
  • Bonapi B.V

    Wattweg 39 - 43

    Spijkenisse

    3208 KH
    Netherlands
  • Environment Friend Training Center

    Building No. 8836
    Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Street, PO Box 3635 Manar District
    Dammam

    32273
    Saudi Arabia
  • Benelux & East Europe Member Support

    Danielle KLEINGELD

    • +31 (0)786471330
    KLEINGELD Danielle
  • One of the key conditions for MEWP stability is the ability of the ground or structure to safely support the weight of the MEWP at its point of contact with the ground in all configurations. Failure to consider the load-bearing capacity of the ground could potentially cause the MEWP to go out of level, become unstable, and overturn.

    Added 17 Mar 2025
    Last updated 10 Jun 2025

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  • Featured Campaign

    Stop Overturns!

    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.

    Added 4 Mar 2025
    Last updated 31 Mar 2025

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  • Technical Guidance

    Fall Protection in MEWPs (H1)

    When working from a boom- type mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), it is strongly recommended that a lanyard short enough for the wearer to be restrained within the platform be used. The lanyard may contain an energy-absorbing device, provided it is short enough to restrain the wearer within the platform. This includes static Booms (1B) and mobile Booms (3B).

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are specifically designed to lift people to a position where they can work at height safely within the platform. MEWPs are not designed to transfer people from one level to another, or for people to exit the platform at height.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • UK Market General Manager

    Richard WHITING

    • +44 (0)15395 66700
    Richard WHITING
  • Manager for MCWP and Related Products

    Angel IBAÑEZ

    • +34 650 55 47 49
    Angel IBAÑEZ
  • Quality Manager

    Kate MILLER

    • +44 (0)15395 66700
    Kate MILLER
  • Membership Executive

    Verity LINDLEY

    • +44 (0)15395 66700
    Verity Lindley
  • Publication

    Access International

    Access International is the official magazine of IPAF.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
    Last updated 11 Jul 2025

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    Italian Country Council (INIC)

    Minutes from the Italian Country Council (INIC).

    Added 8 Feb 2018
    Last updated 14 Jul 2025

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  • From billboard installations in cities to the summits of skyscrapers, from viaducts to industrial facilities - any task requiring work at height is made safer and easier thanks to the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The largest event in Türkiye dedicated to this vital sector, Platform Gunleri, will take place on September 18–20, 2025, at Istanbul Tuzla Autodrom.

  • Webinar

    IPAF Webinar: Highlights of IPAF's Global Safety Report 2025

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    This insightful webinar will introduce and highlight key trends from IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 – the second digital edition, in which we analyse the accident data from 2024. Presented in a digital-only format, the report is designed to enhance accessibility for a global audience and align with IPAF's sustainability objectives. It allows users to interact with data, filter and navigate to explore emerging trends and key challenges. The data can be segmented by industry sector, country, location, and the categories of machines involved.

    Data is collected on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) and Construction Hoists (CHs) and the report covers fatal and major incidents only. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of global MEWP safety trends and how they can shape your own safety strategies.

    22 July 2025, 12:00 - 13:00
    Online, via Zoom
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    The IPAF Asia Conference 2025 is the premier event for the powered access industry in Asia

    2 July 2025
    Doubletree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF PDS - UK & IRELAND

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    Save the date for the upcoming IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS) for the UK & Ireland. The PDS this year will take place virtually over Zoom and is aimed at IPAF instructors and IPAF Approved Training Centre staff; all instructors will receive a CPD certificate for attendance. If you haven't received the booking link to join, please email info@ipaf.org.

    31 July 2025
    Online, via Zoom
  • This notice is valid as of 12 June 2025. It is reviewed periodically and at least annually to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and legislative requirements defined by law, where appropriate. It is applicable for the following users:

  • Familiarisation is required prior to operating any MEWP that is significantly different in weight, height, length or complexity to the MEWP on which training took place. The operator, supervisor, nominated ground rescue personnel, service engineer/ technician and demonstrator all need adequate familiarisation of the MEWP prior to undertaking their duties.

    Added 12 Jun 2025
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  • Exhibition

    BICES - Beijing International Construction Machinery Exhibition

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    Formerly established by the Machinery Ministry of China in 1989 and held every other year since then, China (Beijing) International Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines and Mining Machines Exhibition ( BICES) has grown from what was originally a domestic new products and new technology show to be one of leading international trade fairs for construction, building and mining machinery in Asia with over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 150,000 visitors from China and overseas markets.

    23-26 September 2025
    Beijing, China
  • Caffreys Training Centre Ltd

    • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
    • MEWP Operator
    • MEWP Demonstrator
    • Harness Use & Inspection
    • MEWP Management
    • MEWP Site Assessment
    9 Corporation Road

    Workington
    Cumbria
    CA14 2PG
    United Kingdom
  • Exhibition

    Vertikal Days 2025

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    IPAF will be exhibiting at Vertikal Days 2025 on stand 426. This year’s stand will focus on two key areas: the IPAF 2025 safety campaign Stop Overturns! and emergency MEWP rescue and recovery procedures.
    As part of the Stop Overturns! campaign, IPAF member machines will be used to demonstrate potential hazards that can lead to Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) overturns. These demonstrations will highlight common issues such as poor ground/surface conditions, incorrectly applied outriggers and pads, and unstable or sinking ground.

    Inside the well-known IPAF tent, visitors can view videos from the Share Your Story campaign, which encourages operators to speak up about near misses and incidents to help improve safety. IPAF will also showcase a new member benefit focused on sustainability pathways, supporting members in their environmental goals.

    Safety demonstrations on MEWP recovery and rescue will take place throughout the two-day event, led by IPAF’s Head of Safety & Technical, Brian Parker. He will also introduce and discuss the new guidance document The Principles of MEWP Recovery and Rescue, which will be officially launched during the show.

    IPAF members have the opportunity to display their machines on the IPAF stand to demonstrate the safety campaign, if you are interested send an email to events@ipaf.org.

    10-11 September 2025
    Newark Showground, Newark, UK
  • Featured Exhibition

    CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

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    Join IPAF at North America's largest construction trade show. IPAF will be exhibiting in the Grand Lobby on booth GL31205.

    3-7 March 2026
    Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) Category 3a (e.g., scissor lifts) are sometimes fitted with extension decks, these can be single, or double deck extensions. The purpose of an extension deck is to provide additional horizontal outreach beyond the main deck of the platform.

    Added 13 Nov 2024
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    Toolbox Talk A36 EN
  • This Toolbox Talk provides information on the types of hazards that can cause collisions/impacts and suggests ways to reduce the likelihood of these incidents occurring.

    Added 19 Nov 2024
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    Toolbox Talk A37 EN
  • 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.

    Added 26 May 2023
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    Toolbox Talk A26 EN