OHSSAI has amplified calls from IPAF to increase take-up of comprehensive MEWP operator training in India, to help eradicate unsafe practices such as using ground controls to elevate untrained personnel to carry out work at height.
IPAF is heading to Santiago, Chile, to take part in CONEXPO Latin America, for the major construction and infrastructure trade show that will be hosted on October 2-5.
25 Sep 2019
Featured Exhibition
Vertikal Days
IPAF will be exhibiting at Vertikal Days which has been postponed to 2021. Join us at Stand 619 next to the Catering Pavilion.
Norty Turner has been named as the President of IPAF, after Brad Boehler decided to step down having recently left his role at member firm Skyjack. Karin Nars of Dinolift becomes Deputy President and Karel Huijser of JLG is named as Vice President.
Andy Studdert, interim CEO and MD of IPAF, has used his closing remarks at the Europlatform 2019 conference in Nice, France, to pay tribute to departed IPAF President Brad Boehler, who stepped down after leaving his role at Skyjack recently.
IPAF will participate in the International Fair of Machinery, Equipment and Services for the Industry – EMAF at EXPONOR, Oporto in gallery 5, G50 to G52. Andy Access and Napo, the best-known Mascots on the safety industry, will participate on this Seminar with a 20 minutes entertainment play.
21 - 24 November 2018
Exponor, Av. Dr. António Macedo, 574 - Leça da Palmeira 4454-515, Matosinhos, Portugal
The latest edition of Elevating Safety, IPAF’s magazine for readers in North America, is now available in print and digital format. The 2018 edition contains expert advice and insight into new North American standards, considers the future of powered access, and asks “should ladders be banned from US job sites?”
7 Sep 2018
IPAF Member Event
IPAF Portugal Members Meeting
IPAF members only.
3 October 2018, 09:00 - 12:00
Palfinger, Estrada da Sesmaria Limpa, nº 8 C, Samora Correia, 2135-169 Samora Correia, Portugal
Energy Institute - Middle East HSE and Sustainability Forum
Round Table Discussion ‘How good is your risk assessment’. Key areas of selecting the correct equipment for the task at hand, understanding your Risk’s involved and how to manage them safely.
1 - 3 October 2018
Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments, Bur Dubai 19th Street, Oud Metha Area, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tim Whiteman, CEO of IPAF, joined a webinar to discuss the capabilities and potential of VR and simulators in assisting training for safe operations while working at height, hosted by Engineering News Record (ENR). ‘Upping the Game: The Evolution of Virtual Reality Technology’ in the Construction Industry’ is now available to view online.
IPAF’s North American Regional Council presents a new networking event addressing some of the most pressing challenges in MEWP (AWP) and MCWP operations today, to be held at the Houston Area Safety Council, Pasadena, Texas, on October 16-17.
IPAF hosted its inaugural IPAF Thailand Seminar on 6 Sept in conjunction with INTERMAT ASEAN at the Impact Exhibition and Convention Centre, Muang Thong Than, and around 60 delegates attended to hear an engaging line-up of speakers.
IPAF has made significant progress formulating a new MEWP service technician framework, with a new apprenticeship standard accepted for consultation, the first IPAF-recognised MEWP service technicians training now available and an exclusive offer for IPAF members to undertake advanced engineering courses with TVH.
The first annual meeting and Professional Development Seminar (PDS) organised in Mexico City. The one-day event will showcase the developments of the IPAF training programme and other topics.
12 November 2018, 08:30 - 19:00
City Express Plus Patio Universidad - Av. Popocatépetl 546, Col. Xoco, Ciudad de México, México. C.P. 03330
The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to ensure they remain up-to-date with legislation and training, but open to all IPAF members.
An opportunity for IPAF Swiss members to meet and network. There will be a two-hour seminar, followed by a networking reception and dinner. Booking essential.
Two routes to becoming a qualified MEWP service technician are outlined in IPAF’s new Service Engineer Roadmap – one is aimed at those without an engineering background, the other is a formal apprenticeship leading to IPAF CAP certification.
2 Oct 2018
IPAF Conference
Europlatform Networking Event
A five-minute walk from the Europa Hotel, the networking event is an opportunity to meet and chat with other delegates in an informal environment on the evening before the Europlatform conference. Numbers are limited so please register early. N.B. There is an optional Game of Thrones dress theme!
10 October 2018, 18:00 - 20:00
The Observatory, 23rd Floor, Hastings Grand Central Hotel, 9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF
The Professional Development Seminar (PDS) is aimed at IPAF-certified instructors to ensure they remain up-to-date with legislation and training, but open to all IPAF members.
7 February 2019, 08:30 - 16:30
Verona Fiere PAD. 1 - Viale del Lavoro 8, 37135 Verona, Italy
MEWP overturn incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Instability leading to overturn is commonly among the top four causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually, according to global data.
