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.

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. 

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).

The IPAF China Regional Council (ICRC) has been officially constituted in a milestone meeting hosted by 3M at their Shanghai facilities on 28 February 2025.

Ahead of International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, two International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) employees have been named in two of the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF) 2025 awards.

Ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) tomorrow, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the powered access industry.