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  • IPAF.org Logo

    An exclusive webinar for IPAF Safety Professional members

    20 November 2024, 12:00 UK time (GMT)
    This webinar will be broadcast via Zoom and will be in English.
  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland - Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Elevation Switzerland Logo 2024

    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.

    20 September 2024
    Gränichen, Switzerland
  • Exhibition

    ArbeitsSicherheit

    ArbeitsSicherheit

    5 June 2024
    Zurich, Switzerland
  • Exhibition

    Electex/Bepex

    Established in 2013, ELECTEX is the largest trade show in Ireland. It attracts major suppliers and contractors from all sectors of the Irish electrical industry who are massive supporters of this successful event.

    26-27 March 2024
    Limerick, Ireland
  • Exhibition

    National Construction Summit, Ireland

    National Construction Summit, Ireland

    IPAF will be exhibiting on stand 154 in the exhibitor area. Irish Country Manager, Damien O'Connor will also be delivering a presentation covering the use of MEWPs in the construction industry and IPAF's commitment to improving industry standards globally.

    18 April 2024
    Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin Ireland
  • Exhibition

    CIF Health & Safety Summit

    14 May 2024
    Dublin, Ireland
  • Conference/Awards

    Menelac

    4 March 2024
    Dubai, UAE
  • Conference/Awards

    National Safety, India

    15 March 2024
    Hyderabad, (Telangana), India
  • Exhibition

    Expo Securidad

    IPAF will be exhibiting at the show in the demo area.

    16 April 2024
    Mexico
  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) announces an update of the ePAL app, bringing the ability to conduct, record and share pre-use checks for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). These checks play a crucial role in ensuring the safe operation of powered access equipment.

  • Exhibition

    Conex Korea 2024

    Join IPAF who will be exhibiting at the show.

    16-19 October 2024
    Ilsan, South Korea
  • 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 15 Apr 2025

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  • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is delighted to announce the IPAF Asia Conference 2024, a premier two-day event scheduled for 1-2 August at the Renaissance Nanjing Olympic Centre Hotel. This event promises to be an insightful gathering of the global powered access community, offering opportunities to learn, network, and share best practices.

  • 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

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  • 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
  • North America’s access and rental industry celebrated its finest on the evening of 20 November, with six winners receiving top honours at the inaugural Working at Height Conference & Awards.

  • 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 15 Apr 2025

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    IPAF MEWP Incident Review - Push Around Vertical (PAV) Loading
  • Warren Access Huntingdon Ltd

    Dalton Airfield Ind. Est.
    Dalton
    Thirsk
    North Yorkshire
    YO7 3JN
    United Kingdom
  • As part of its Women in Powered Access initiative, IPAF has created a mentoring scheme for women in the powered access Industry who are looking for extra support and guidance to sustain and promote their career within. 

  • IPAF Elevando España and the IPAF PDS successfully took place in Seville at the AC Hotel Sevilla Forum by Marriott, unfolding on February 15th and 16th and attracting more than 125 attendees. IPAF Elevando commenced in the afternoon, followed by the PDS for instructors the following day. The central theme remained "How to increase safety and professionalism in the sector and quality training." This marks the third edition of IPAF Elevando in Spain.

  • IPAF Professional Development Seminar (PDS)

    IPAF Nordic PDS 2024

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    Open to IPAF Instructors and IPAF Approved Training Centre staff.

    11 June 2024, 13:00 - 16:00
    Online
  • IPAF.org Logo

    Open to IPAF Members only. To register to attend contact lisa.jackman@ipaf.org.

    13 March 2024, 09:00 -09:45 (GMT)
    Scandic Copenhagen Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark
  • 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
    Last updated

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    Loading Unloading MEWPs Public Highways Mockup - EN
  • 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.

    Added 27 Feb 2024
    Last updated 13 Mar 2025

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