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    IPAF Summit 2025: Beyond Compliance: Safety as a Culture, Not a Checklist 

    The IPAF Summit 2025, in partnership with Access International, focused on going beyond regulations to emphasise the intrinsic benefits of proactive safety leadership, continuous training and a commitment to best practices that protect workers and enhance productivity. Through expert talks, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees gained practical strategies to create a culture where safety isn’t just a requirement – it’s a core value.    

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    This webinar will explore how Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) are revolutionising safety and productivity in challenging projects. Industry experts will share insights, best practices, and real-world case studies to showcase the potential of MCWPs.

    16 April 2025, 12:00 PM GMT
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  • Dunorte Locação de Máquinas e Logística Ltda

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    Av. Tucunare No 40
    Distrito Industrial
    Amazonas

    69075-231
    Brazil

  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: MCWPs Without Limits: Enhancing Safety and Productivity in Unique Projects

    This webinar explores how Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) are revolutionising safety and productivity in challenging projects. Industry experts shares insights, best practices, and real-world case studies to showcase the potential of MCWPs.

    Added 21 Aug 2024
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    IPAF Launches Two New MEWP Operator Training Options in North America

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has today launched two new mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training solutions in North America, offering flexible and scalable alternatives to full IPAF Training Centre certification. These additions aim to meet growing market demand while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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    IPAF North America Supports OSHA’s 2025 National Safety Stand-Down

    In 2023, falls, slips, and trips accounted for 421 of 1,075 construction-related deaths – nearly 39% of all fatalities. Most fatal falls (260) occurred from heights between 6 and 30 feet, with ladders and stairs involved in 109 incidents. These figures emphasise the ongoing need for comprehensive safety training to protect workers in the construction industry.

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    Showcase Your Success: Enter the 2025 Working at Height Awards

    The Working at Height Awards are now open to enter. The awards are free to enter and include categories that cover products, technologies, work processes and programs that enable safe and productive working at height. All shortlisted companies receive two complementary tickets for both the conference and awards. 

  • Webinar

    IPAF Italy Webinar - Tecnologia e Sicurezza in quota: innovare per proteggere

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    4th webinar of the series "Road to IPAF Anch'io 2026" in collaboration with CMC and AUTEC.

    16 May 2025
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    Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). By joining IPAF you are joining a global movement to ensure a safer powered access industry. 

  • Banner Plant Ltd

    • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
    • MEWP Operator
    • MEWP Demonstrator
    • MEWP Management
    • MEWP Site Assessment
    • MEWP Advanced Operator (PAL+)
    Meadowbank Road

    Rotherham

    S61 2NF
    United Kingdom

  • Braddan Plant Hire Limited

    • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
    • MEWP Operator
    • MEWP Loading & Unloading
    • MEWP Demonstrator
    • MEWP Management
    • MEWP Site Assessment
    • MEWP Advanced Operator (PAL+)
    Braddan House
    28 Cleveland Trading Estate
    Darlington

    DL1 2PB
    United Kingdom

  • Industrial Access Systems Ltd

    • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
    • MEWP Operator
    • MEWP Demonstrator
    • MEWP Management
    • MEWP Site Assessment
    120 Stepps Road
    Unit 15 Queenslie Point
    Glasgow
    Lanarkshire
    G33 3NQ
    United Kingdom

  • News

    IPAF Annual Report 2024: A Year of Growth & Achievements

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released its Annual Report for the year 2024, encapsulating a year of remarkable achievements and substantial growth across various sectors of the powered access industry.

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Nordic PDS - Tallinn

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    3 April 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM
    Tallinn, Estonia

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Nordic PDS - Helsinki

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    4 April 2025, 9 AM - 12 PM
    Helsinki, Finland

  • Webinar

    IPAF Webinar: Il contributo dell'Intelligenza Artificiale nel Sollevamento Aereo

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    IPAF, nell’ambito del palinsesto ROAD TO IPAF ANCH’IO, è lieta di invitarvi a un webinar esclusivo con ALIAS2K, azienda all’avanguardia nello sviluppo di soluzioni basate sull’Intelligenza Artificiale per il settore del noleggio, con cui parleremo di AI applicata al noleggio, esplorando come le nuove tecnologie possano ottimizzare la gestione documentale, migliorare la sicurezza e semplificare le operazioni quotidiane.

    4 April 2025
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    IPAF responds to the HSE and PSMSU on MEWP Emergency Stop Interpretation

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is working with the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and its Product Safety and Market Surveillance Unit (PSMSU) to ensure a shared understanding of emergency stop functionality requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).

  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Summit 2026

    Held during the day, senior representatives gather from across the access community to hear from industry experts on the latest developments. High-profile speakers from rental companies, OEMs and government agencies present, debate and interact during the course of the day. Booking open shortly, details to follow on the event website.

    April 2026
    Location Announced at the 2025 Event

  • Conference/Awards

    IPAF & IAPA Welcome Reception

    Held the evening prior to the IPAF Summit, the reception offers time to socialise and network in a relaxed and informal environment.

    April 2026
    To be announced

  • Conference/Awards

    IAPA Dinner & Awards

    International Awards for Powered Access are held in the evening. Jointly organised by Access International and IPAF, these independently judged awards are considered by many as the industry benchmark. The celebratory evening commences with pre-dinner drinks followed by the dinner and awards.

    April 2026

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    IPAF Elevando España 2026

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    Un evento social para afiliados, instructores y simpatizantes de IPAF: Seminario de Desarrollo Profesional para Instructores, Ponencias, Cocktail y Cena de Networking

    5 February 2026
    TBC, Spain

  • IPAF Council Meeting

    IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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    Open to IPAF Members only. To register to attend contact lisa.jackman@ipaf.org.

    13 March 2025, 09:00 -09:45 (GMT)
    Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Ireland