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  • IPAF’s key areas of work are led by specialist committees of volunteers that meet regularly during the year. Committee membership is open to IPAF members in the relevant category, e.g.

  • 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. 

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    About IPAF

    What is IPAF

    The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information; through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards; and through

  • Visit www.ipaf.org/pads to access the Spreader Pad Calculator

    The IPAF “Spreader Pad Calculator” is a simple interactive tool designed to offer guidance to operators and those involved in determi

  • Site and safety managers can use the PAL Card online verification tool to check if a licence is genuine. If you have lost your PAL Card, please go to the 

  • IPAF Council

    IPAF’s governing body is the IPAF Council, which is composed of the IPAF Board members, Committee chairpersons, Country/Regional Council chairpersons and five directly elected members.

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    Back to Basics

    IPAF’s ‘Back to Basics’ campaign identifies six recognised potential hazards with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) that must be considered if accidents are to be prevented.

    Added 7 Feb 2018
    Last updated 11 May 2018

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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
    Zoom
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    26 June 2025
    Italy (Via Teams)
  • Visitors to last month’s Suisse Public expo in Bern, Switzerland, enjoyed testing their knowledge in IPAF’s “back to basics” safety trail using real-life Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) machinery to demonstrate various risk scenarios.

  • A dedicated representative for the global Mast Climbing Work Platform (MCWP) market has been appointed by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), in a new role created by the organisation to reflect the growth and influence of its MCWP membership base and activities.

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    Andy Access

    As part of IPAF's Andy Access campaign promoting the safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), and construction hoists, contractors, end-users, and rental firms are encouraged to download the free poster artwork for use in their everyday operations.

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  • 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 18 Mar 2025

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  • 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.

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    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
    Zoom
  • 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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    PLANNER, COLLE RENTAL & SALES, NETHERLANDS

    Added 5 Mar 2025
    Last updated 5 Mar 2025

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