Share your story

Shape the Future of the Powered Access Industry

Have you experienced an incident or near-miss with powered access machines? Your story can make a difference. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us create real-world safety and training videos and guidance, that empower others to work more safely.

Whether it’s a lesson learned or a life-saving tip, your story could be the one that prevents future accidents. Help us build a safer industry – share your story today.

Ben Hirst, Director and Founder of Horizon Platforms, recently delivered a thought-provoking presentation at IPAF's Elevation UK event, held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel in November 2024. In his presentation, he made a commitment to the powered access industry he loves and emphasised the transformative potential of storytelling to improve safety and drive meaningful change.

In his Elevation presentation, Ben shared a personal and eye-opening account from his time leading Horizon Platforms. The story, which is now at the heart of IPAF's #ShareYourStory campaign, serves as a reminder of how real-world experiences can enhance training, improve safety awareness, and ultimately save lives.

A Story That Could Have Been a Tragedy 

Join the #ShareYourStory Campaign 

Ben’s story is just one of many that could inspire safety improvements across the powered access industry. IPAF’s #ShareYourStory campaign invites professionals to share their own experiences—be it incidents, near-misses, or valuable lessons learned. By doing so, contributors play an essential role in creating impactful safety and training materials that can resonate globally. 

Ben Hirst’s message reminds us that safety isn’t just about regulations and training. It’s about culture, communication, and understanding the pressures workers face on a daily basis. By utilising storytelling, the powered access industry can achieve a new level of transparency and collaboration. 

Simply fill in your details below and provide as much information as possible on the incident. This form will not submit your incident into the IPAF Accident Reporting Portal, please complete this directly on the portal.

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