This notice is to formally advise members that the next Annual General Meeting of the International Powered Access Federation will take place at 16:30 (UK) on March 17 2021 via virtual attendance.
The meeting is conducted in English and for this reason, the documents are available only in English.
A formal agenda for the meeting will be sent to all members at least 14 days before the meeting and will be published on our website www.ipaf.org/events.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) successfully hosted its annual Elevation UK event, celebrating safety advancements, diversity, and technological innovations in powered access. With a strong focus on promoting safe practices, advancing training standards, and fostering inclusivity, the event highlighted IPAF’s ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone in the powered access industry.
The International Awards for Powered Access 2025 (IAPAs) are now open for entries, and bookings are available for the IPAF Summit. Taking place in Dublin on March 13 2025, the IAPAs celebrate excellence in the powered access industry. The past three IAPAs (London 2022, Berlin 2023, Copenhagen 2024) were all sell-out events. To avoid disappointment, early booking is encouraged...
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has worked with the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to develop the following guidance on the safe methods of isolation of platform controls for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
CRUSHING CAN KILL - STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are often used to carry out work in areas where there are risks of crushing or entrapment to the platform occupants. Any activity involving MEWPs must be planned and properly managed. Failure to do so can result in injury or death of the platform occupants.