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    IPAF Updates Service, Inspection and Maintenance of MEWPs Leaflet in 10 Languages

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the release of its updated leaflet on the service, inspection, and maintenance of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This comprehensive leaflet has been updated to reflect the current industry landscape and is now available in ten languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese simplified, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and Dutch.

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    IPAF Asia Conference 2024: Powered Access Industry Leaders Gather in Nanjing

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) successfully hosted the IPAF Asia Conference 2024 on 1-2 August at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel. The two-day event brought together over 240 industry professionals from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan, to discuss the latest trends emerging across the powered access industry. 

  • Featured News

    IPAF Appoints Randy Marzicola as VP – North America

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Marzicola as VP - North America. With an extensive background in business development, strategic partnerships, and market expansion, Marzicola brings a wealth of experience to IPAF and will play a key role in enhancing IPAF's services and member recruitment across North America.

Featured events

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland - Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland Logo 2024

    The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to ensure they remain up-to-date with legislation and training, but open to all IPAF members.

    20 September 2024
    Gränichen, Switzerland

  • IPAF Conference

    IPAF Middle East Conference

    The IPAF Middle East Conference 2024 is the most important event of the powered access industry in the region, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October the 16th.

    16 October 2024
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Presentations & Webinars

    IPAF Webinar: Highlights of IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2024

    The webinar introduces IPAF’s new online report for accessing this year’s safety data. The new format is digital-only and enables users to navigate and filter using an interactive screen.

    Added 21 Aug 2024
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  • Workplace

    MEWP Pre-Use Inspection Checklist

    Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Pre-Use Inspection Checklist.

    Added 19 Aug 2024
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  • Technical Guidance

    Service, Inspection, and Maintenance Of MEWPs

    Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are considered to be one of safest ways of performing temporary work at height. This technical guidance explores the importance for all MEWPs to be kept in a safe working condition throughout their working life to ensure continued safe and efficient operation over time.

    Added 9 Aug 2024
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    Pre-Use inspection of MEWP