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  • This video shows the reconstruction of a real incident that occurred early in the morning at Horizon Platform's MEWP rental yard in March 2021, in the UK. It demonstrates how easily accidents can happen when loading or unloading Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) onto delivery vehicles.

    Added 28 Nov 2024
    Last updated 28 Nov 2024

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    IPAF MEWP Incident Review - Push Around Vertical (PAV) Loading
  • This Toolbox Talk provides information on the associated hazards and risks involved with mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) working near railways and crossing active and non-active rail crossings.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
    Last updated 17 Dec 2024

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    Toolbox Talk A34 EN
  • Safe Crossing. Self-propelled MEWPs must always be transported on a trailer or vehicle across rail tracks.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
    Last updated 22 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    A34

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  • This video shows the reconstruction of a real incident that occurred early in the morning at Horizon Platform's MEWP rental yard in March 2021, in the UK. It demonstrates how easily accidents can happen when loading or unloading Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) onto delivery vehicles.

    Added 28 Nov 2024
    Last updated 28 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    IPAF MEWP Incident Review - Push Around Vertical (PAV) Loading
  • This Toolbox Talk provides information on the associated hazards and risks involved with mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) working near railways and crossing active and non-active rail crossings.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
    Last updated 17 Dec 2024

    Resource also available in:

    Toolbox Talk A34 EN
  • Safe Crossing. Self-propelled MEWPs must always be transported on a trailer or vehicle across rail tracks.

    Added 22 Nov 2024
    Last updated 22 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    A34
  • This Toolbox Talk provides information on the types of hazards that can cause collisions/impacts and suggests ways to reduce the likelihood of these incidents occurring.

    Added 19 Nov 2024
    Last updated

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    Toolbox Talk A37 EN
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) Category 3a (e.g., scissor lifts) are sometimes fitted with extension decks, these can be single, or double deck extensions. The purpose of an extension deck is to provide additional horizontal outreach beyond the main deck of the platform.

    Added 13 Nov 2024
    Last updated

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    Toolbox Talk A36 EN
  • SOPHIE BEEBY
    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER, VERSALIFT UNITED KINGDOM, UK

    Added 5 Nov 2024
    Last updated 5 Nov 2024

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  • GEMMA CLOTHIER
    HEAD OF HR, VERSALIFT EUROPE, UK

    Added 5 Nov 2024
    Last updated 5 Nov 2024

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  • TARA-CHELISE FOSBROOK
    MARKETING MANAGER, VERSALIFT UNITED KINGDOM, UK

    Added 5 Nov 2024
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  • Retract extension decks before lowering. Check all four corners are clear of obstructions before you lower the platform.

    Added 25 Oct 2024
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    Andy Access A36
  • Don’t get hit at height! Never elevate the platform if there is a risk of being hit by other equipment.

    Added 25 Oct 2024
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    Resource also available in:

    Andy Access A37
  • 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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  • Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Pre-Use Inspection Checklist.

    Added 19 Aug 2024
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  • 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
  • This webinar hosted guest speakers from the hoist and mast climbing industry and was conducted in a relaxed discussion style format. Guests shared their business stories, challenges faced, how they overcame them, and highlighted how membership of IPAF has been pivotal to the success of their business operations.

    Added 19 Jul 2024
    Last updated 22 Jul 2024

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  • This webinar explores the findings of the latest IPAF Rental Market Report 2024. The annual report study a selection of countries/regions on the powered access market size, market dynamics, investments, market trends and drivers, and operational aspects.

    Added 19 Jun 2024
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  • The 2024 Rental Market Reports are available to order now. The award-winning reports, produced by Ducker, are presented in an easy-to-read format and are the definitive guide to the powered access rental markets.

    Added 22 May 2024
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    IPAF Rental Market Report Promo - 2 x Awards WEB
  • Publication

    IPAF-Journal

    Krafthand Media has published this year's edition of the German-language IPAF-Journal magazine. The circulation of 40,000 copies is distributed through IPAF member companies and training centres to customers, course participants and other interested parties, as well as through the recipients of bd-baumaschinenendienst and GaLaBau magazines to companies in the construction industry.

    Added 14 May 2024
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  • This is the third webinar in the three-part IPAF Women in Powered Access series an outcome of the IPAF Women in Powered Access Initiative. Host Ali Moore is joined by panellist speakers Charlotte Bennett, Carolin Bautzmann and Francesca Marchesini.

    Added 10 Apr 2024
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  • This guidance is intended to: provide information for those who plan and manage MEWP operations; provide information on the main hazards when using a MEWP in pedestrian control mode; provide information on the risk control measures to adopt when using pedestrian controls; provide general global guidance for those who undertake tasks to prevent incidents occurring.

    Added 8 Mar 2024
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  • When a MEWP is delivered or collected from a site, loading and unloading on the public highway should be avoided wherever possible. The aim is to minimise risk to employees and members of the public by ensuring delivery vehicles park away from public highways and pavements.

    Added 23 Feb 2024
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    Loading Unloading MEWPs Public Highways Mockup - EN
  • Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are supplied with both ground and platform controls to comply with International MEWP design standards. Manufacturer’s operators’ manuals identify that the primary operator control station is in the platform and that the ground controls should only be used to carry out pre-use inspections without anyone in the platform, or for emergency descent purposes only.

    Added 25 Jan 2024
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    Resource also available in:

    Toolbox Talk A35 EN
  • Never elevate the platform occupants from the ground controls. There is an increased risk of crushing/entrapment if you elevate people from the ground control position.

    Added 25 Jan 2024
    Last updated 5 Nov 2024

    Resource also available in:

    Andy Access A35