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  • Caution when loading and unloading. Always load and unload MEWPs safely.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Never attach banners to MEWPs. Always remember a banner can act like a sail.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Don't use a MEWP as a crane! Lifting objects can overload or damage the MEWP and cause it to overturn.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Prevent unauthorized use. After use, always leave the MEWP in a safe and secure place and remove the key.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Around 300 industry professionals gathered on 8 March 2018 in Miami, USA, to honor the winners of the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs). Jointly organized by Access International and IPAF, the IAPAs celebrate best practice and excellence in the powered access industry.

    Those assembled at the Hilton Miami Downtown were also the first to learn that the next edition of the awards ceremony will be held in Dubai, UAE.

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    Accident Data Summary Reports

    IPAF’s accident reporting project, launched in 2012, is compiling a comprehensive record of known accidents. The accident data gathered enables IPAF to improve the content of training programmes, develop technical guidance, target specific high-risk professions or activities, and provide research findings to bodies developing and drafting new industry standards.

    Added 21 Mar 2018
    Last updated 21 Mar 2018

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  • The North America Regional Council (NARC) of IPAF has selected Ebbe Christensen of ReachMaster to succeed Teresa Kee of United Rentals as Chair of the Council. Jeff Stachowaik of Sunbelt Rentals, Forrest Hester of Tutus and Matthew Eckstine of Haulotte also joined the council at its latest meeting March 7 at the Miami Hilton Downtown hotel.

  • The Statement of Best Practices for Workplace Risk Assessment and Aerial Work Platform Equipment Selection is an industry initiative to develop an educational document regarding workplace risk assessment and selecting the most appropriate aerial work platform (AWP) equipment for the job at hand. It was developed for use in the US and is based on ANSI standards. 

    Added 12 Feb 2018
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  • The Statement of Best Practices of Personal Fall Protection Systems for Aerial Work Platform Equipment is an industry initiative to develop an educational document to clarify when and how to use PFP systems on AWP equipment. It was developed for use in the US and is based on ANSI standards. 

    Added 12 Feb 2018
    Last updated 19 Jun 2019

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  • The Statement of Best Practices of General Training and Familiarization for Aerial Work Platform Equipment is a first-of-its-kind industry initiative to develop an educational document to clarify what is required for general training and model-specific familiarization of aerial work platform (AWP) equipment. 

    Added 12 Feb 2018
    Last updated 19 Jun 2019

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    Workplace

    IPAF Member Logos

    This IPAF logo is for use by members to show affiliation with IPAF. It can be used on a wide range of members' material such as letterheads, websites and advertisements.

    Added 15 Feb 2018
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  • Places are filling up fast at for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit and the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) celebration dinner, to be held at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Florida, USA, on 8 March 2018. The theme for the Summit is “Quantifying Sustainability”.

  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has experienced another year of global growth, seeing membership rise by 6.6% year-on-year, a 7.8% increase in turnover and global training delivery up by around 4%, according to the Annual Report 2017, published today in eight languages including for the first time in Chinese.

  • Minutes & Official Documents

    IPAF Three-Year Strategic Plan

    The IPAF Three-Year Strategic Plan has been created to help all of us understand the major objectives for the organization over the next three years, and to measure and demonstrate our progress towards those goals. Available in English only.

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  • Major construction projects are driving accelerated uptake of MEWP operator training in countries such as Denmark, where international contractors are insisting that all powered access users hold certification from an accredited IPAF training centre.

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    Choose Safety

    IPAF has created a film warning people not to cut corners when using MEWPs to carry out temporary work at height, launching it at its Asia Conference & Showcase 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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  • Powered Access operator training accredited by IPAF and delivered by IPAF members in French has seen surging demand in Quebec following the introduction of new design, safe-use and training standards in Canada that became effective in May.

  • A selection of 3D virtual Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) is now available for use in Building Information Modelling (BIM).

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  • Keep clear of cables. You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can jump!

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • Overhead obstructions. Always be aware of your surroundings and identify crush hazards when moving the platform.

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  • Register pre-owned MEWPs. Make sure you register with the MEWP manufacturer to get safety alerts and product updates.

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  • Do not jump out of the platform. Always enter and exit the platform using three points of contact.

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  • Danger keep well clear. When using pedestrian controls stand clear of the MEWP and return back to the platform when safe.

    Added 1 Jan 2018
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  • This notice is to formally advise members of the 34th Annual General Meeting of the International Powered Access Federation which will take place at 09.00 hrs at the Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132, USA on Thursday, 8th March, 2018.

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    Brazilian Country Council (CBI)

    Minutes and documents from the Brazilian Country Council

    Added 8 Feb 2018
    Last updated 31 Aug 2018

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    Minutes & Official Documents

    IPAF Annual General Meeting (AGM)

    Minutes from the IPAF Annual General Meetings.

    Added 20 Mar 2019
    Last updated 27 Mar 2025

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    Irish Council

    Minutes from the IPAF Irish Council.

    Added 8 Feb 2018
    Last updated 25 Nov 2022

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    IPAF Training Committee

    Minutes of the IPAF Training Committee.

    Added 8 Feb 2018
    Last updated 3 May 2024

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    UK & Ireland MCWP & Hoist Working Group

    Minutes of the UK & Ireland MCWP Working Group.

    Added 8 Feb 2018
    Last updated 12 Dec 2023

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    IPAF UK Country Council

    Minutes of the UK Country Council.

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