International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Crooklands, Cumbria LA7 7NU

Company Details
Moss End Business Village
Crooklands, Cumbria LA7 7NU
United Kingdom
http://www.ipaf.org
Phone:44 (0)15395 66700
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IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers Delivered by Remote Instruction
The instructor-led training allows those who supervise or plan work at height to remotely receive the training from the comfort and safety of their home or office.
July 24, 2020
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IPAF Summit and IAPAS Moved to 2021
Event organizers announced they will hold the events over until 2021 to allow attendees to plan with greater certainty and minimize disruptions that might prevent people from traveling.
July 24, 2020
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IPAF Adds Facial Recognition to Online Operator Theory Module
By using the camera on the candidate’s device or computer, this ensures only the trainee under assessment is able to undergo the eLearning.
July 24, 2020
Ipaf Covid 19 Safe Operating Guidance
IPAF Releases Safe Working Practices to Minimize Corona Risk
Guidance has been issued by IPAF to assist those using MEWPs, MCWPs, construction lifts, and hoists to work safely and minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19.
May 12, 2020
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IPAF Sees Year of Rising Membership, Steady Training Growth
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) experienced a strong trading year in 2019.
April 28, 2020
Norty Turner, president of IPAF, Karin Nars, deputy president and Karel Huijser, vice president.
IPAF Presidential Team and Board Members Confirmed by AGM
A new presidential team has been confirmed for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
April 26, 2020
Articles & News
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Putting Your Risk Assessment to Work for You
IPAF’s Tony Groat offers step-by-step guidance on how to put your risk assessment and safe-use plan into action.
July 29, 2020
From left to right: Karin Nars, deputy president, Norty Turner, president of IPAF, and Karel Huijser, vice president
Norty Turner Takes the Reins as IPAF’s New President
Turner hopes to navigate the challenges presented by COVID, increase sustainability, embrace new technologies, and champion new initiatives for attracting a younger workforce in his two-year tenure as president.
July 22, 2020
The new ANSI standards better reflect today’s equipment — like Manitou’s new TJ-65 boom lift — and how it’s being implemented on work sites.
New Standards Reflect Modern MEWPs and Their Applications
New ANSI standards reflect changes to outdated standards for lift equipment and the applications they are being used to perform.
December 23, 2019
The U.S. is host to roughly 40% of all mobile elevating work platforms globally - and accounts for 70% to 80% of fatal accidents involving their use, making best practices crucial.
Accident Data Directs Best Practices for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
IPAF data on accidents and near misses is helping to direct recommendations for safe, effective MEWP operation.
December 11, 2019
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New Lift Equipment Standards Arrive on Construction Jobsites Soon
ANSI A92 standards now going into effect in March 2020 will impact both the lift equipment and personnel on your construction projects.
November 6, 2019
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Norty Turner Named IPAF President as Brad Boehler Steps Down
Norty Turner has been named as the new President of the International Powered Access Federation, after Brad Boehler decided to step down.
October 3, 2019
Videos & Resources
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[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: New Training Standard Clearly Defines Responsibilities - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE
Tony Groat, North America Manager of IPAF, talks about the new training standard which goes into detail about specific responsibilities for MEWP users, owners, dealers, operators, occupants and jobsite supervisors.
October 18, 2019
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[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: New Standards Go Into Effect This December - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE
In Episode 1 of this series, Tony Groat, North America Manager of IPAF, talks about new ANSI standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and why equipment owners and users need to be ready.
October 16, 2019
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[PODCAST] IPAF Urges Industry Collaboration on MEWP Accident Reporting Project to Promote Safety and Reduce Fatalities
Diego Bustamante, IPAF Mexico and South US representative, talks about the importance of industry participation in IPAF's MEWP Accident Reporting Project to promote the safest use of powered access equipment and reduce potential injuries and fatalities.
September 12, 2019
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Video: NES Rentals Employees Complete IPAF eLearning Training Module
NES Rentals reaps unexpected benefits after all employees complete IPAF's new eLearning training module.
May 7, 2013
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20190111 135452
Putting Your Risk Assessment to Work for You
IPAF’s Tony Groat offers step-by-step guidance on how to put your risk assessment and safe-use plan into action.
July 29, 2020
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IPAF’s MEWPs for Managers Delivered by Remote Instruction
The instructor-led training allows those who supervise or plan work at height to remotely receive the training from the comfort and safety of their home or office.
July 24, 2020
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IPAF Summit and IAPAS Moved to 2021
Event organizers announced they will hold the events over until 2021 to allow attendees to plan with greater certainty and minimize disruptions that might prevent people from traveling.
July 24, 2020
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IPAF Adds Facial Recognition to Online Operator Theory Module
By using the camera on the candidate’s device or computer, this ensures only the trainee under assessment is able to undergo the eLearning.
July 24, 2020
From left to right: Karin Nars, deputy president, Norty Turner, president of IPAF, and Karel Huijser, vice president
Norty Turner Takes the Reins as IPAF’s New President
Turner hopes to navigate the challenges presented by COVID, increase sustainability, embrace new technologies, and champion new initiatives for attracting a younger workforce in his two-year tenure as president.
July 22, 2020
Ipaf Covid 19 Safe Operating Guidance
IPAF Releases Safe Working Practices to Minimize Corona Risk
Guidance has been issued by IPAF to assist those using MEWPs, MCWPs, construction lifts, and hoists to work safely and minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19.
May 12, 2020
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IPAF Sees Year of Rising Membership, Steady Training Growth
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) experienced a strong trading year in 2019.
April 28, 2020
Norty Turner, president of IPAF, Karin Nars, deputy president and Karel Huijser, vice president.
IPAF Presidential Team and Board Members Confirmed by AGM
A new presidential team has been confirmed for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
April 26, 2020
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IPAF Welcomes a New International Standard on MEWP Operator's Controls
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) welcomes the introduction of a new International Standard regarding Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) operator controls.
April 21, 2020
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Save a Life by Using an IPAF Toolbox Talk
IPAF’s ‘Toolbox Talks’ series of safety presentations are ideal for use in break rooms or on work sites to allow health & safety managers or site supervisors to get key messages across at the start of a shift.
April 2, 2020
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IPAF Report Gives New Insight into MEWP Accidents Worldwide
The IPAF Global MEWP Safety Report 2016-2018 presents key findings from the federation’s analysis of accident statistics gathered through its worldwide accident reporting project.
April 2, 2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update from IPAF
IPAF offers a full update surrounding COVID-19, including information on training, head office plans and guidance for safe MEWP work during the pandemic.
April 2, 2020
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IPAF Summit & IAPAs Moved to October Due to Virus Outbreak
Due to Coronavirus, the IPAF Summit & IAPAs 2020 event, which was scheduled for April 23, 2020 in London, will now be held on October 8.
April 2, 2020
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IPAF’s eLearning Offers Remote MEWP Training Solutions
Online distance learning is recommended for candidates seeking to renew or obtain PAL Cards to operate MEWPs and those wishing to undertake specialist management training.
April 2, 2020
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All Valid PAL Cards Now Officially "Smart" Cards
All valid PAL cards issued by IPAF to MEWP and MCWP operators will now be "Smart-capable."
February 6, 2020
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IPAF Pilots Online Shop for Safety and Promotional Materials
The shop enables ordering of MEWP educational materials, stickers and decals, specific IPAF publications and more.
February 6, 2020
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IPAF Stand at CONEXPO Offers Free Advice to Help Save Lives
Advice will revolve around safety practices for MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms).
February 6, 2020
The new ANSI standards better reflect today’s equipment — like Manitou’s new TJ-65 boom lift — and how it’s being implemented on work sites.
New Standards Reflect Modern MEWPs and Their Applications
New ANSI standards reflect changes to outdated standards for lift equipment and the applications they are being used to perform.
December 23, 2019
The U.S. is host to roughly 40% of all mobile elevating work platforms globally - and accounts for 70% to 80% of fatal accidents involving their use, making best practices crucial.
Accident Data Directs Best Practices for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
IPAF data on accidents and near misses is helping to direct recommendations for safe, effective MEWP operation.
December 11, 2019
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Effective Date for ANSI Mobile Elevating Work Platform Standards Moved to March 2020
The change means the complete suite of ANSI A92 standards will now come into effect three months later than anticipated.
November 8, 2019
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New Lift Equipment Standards Arrive on Construction Jobsites Soon
ANSI A92 standards now going into effect in March 2020 will impact both the lift equipment and personnel on your construction projects.
November 6, 2019
Digging Deeper Logo Resize
[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: New Training Standard Clearly Defines Responsibilities - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE
Tony Groat, North America Manager of IPAF, talks about the new training standard which goes into detail about specific responsibilities for MEWP users, owners, dealers, operators, occupants and jobsite supervisors.
October 18, 2019
Digging Deeper Logo Resize
[PODCAST] ANSI Experts Explain: New Standards Go Into Effect This December - BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENIE
In Episode 1 of this series, Tony Groat, North America Manager of IPAF, talks about new ANSI standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and why equipment owners and users need to be ready.
October 16, 2019
Norty Turner
Norty Turner Named IPAF President as Brad Boehler Steps Down
Norty Turner has been named as the new President of the International Powered Access Federation, after Brad Boehler decided to step down.
October 3, 2019