We welcome IPAF instructors to join us for the 2022 Professional Development Session with a jam-packed agenda of technical MEWP updates, live presentations from the manufacturer, HSE related presentations from the industry along with IPAF updates.
For booking and registration please contact romana.khan@ipaf.org to attend the seminar in person or remotely as it’s a Hybrid event. Each attending instructor will gain 8 points of CPD towards your instructor licence.
31 January 2022, 09:00 - 18:00 (GST)
Radisson RED, Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai Digital Park, Dubai, U.A.E/ On Zoom
IPAF is an endorsing partner to Global HSE 2022 which will mark its 8th edition in the Sultanate of Oman, where HSE professionals from across the globe will converge to share their knowledge, leading to the future of HSE practices. The event will be a platform for thought leaders and subject matter expertise from industry to impart knowledge sessions on the sustainable business practices underlining the socio-economic excellence.
A Global Safety Report created using the latest analysis of data gathered in IPAF’s incident reporting project and an overview of MEWPs for Managers training will be among the key pieces of technical guidance and safety information available on the IPAF stand at the A+A Trade Fair & Congress 26-29 October in Düsseldorf, Germany.
MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) can operate in many environments. In some situations, hazards may be identified that are difficult to be seen by the operator, including moving traffic or pedestrians. In these cases, a spotter may be used but they must be competent and authorised.
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Understanding and reducing carbon footprint, social inclusion across the workforce, reducing and reusing resources as part of the circular economy are key to effecting sustainable change, according to speakers at IPAF’s Europlatform 2022 conference.
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K-Consafety Expo 2022
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Workers and managers using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations and lights are being urged to download a comprehensive new technical guidance booklet that can help to avoid safety issues and to mitigate the key risks involved.
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