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

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense – through providing technical advice and information, through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards and through safety initiatives and training programs.

IPAF is a not-for-profit organization owned by its members, which include manufacturers, rental companies, distributors, contractors and users. IPAF members operate a majority of the MEWP rental fleet worldwide and manufacture about 85% of platforms on the market.

Articles & News
IPAF Safe Use of MEWPs in Public Areas
IPAF Guidance: Keeping Holiday Decoration Install Safe
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is reminding those installing and removing seasonal decorations and lights with the technical guidance booklet for safety.
November 8, 2023
Female attendees gather at IPAF's Women in Powered Access event at APEX 2023.
IPAF to Host Webinars Focusing on Women in Powered Access
IPAF is holding a series of webinars as part of its Women in Powered Access initiative, the first one of which was held on Sept. 20 and focused on women in leadership.
September 22, 2023
Female attendees gather at IPAF's Women in Powered Access event at APEX 2023.
Closing the Gender Gap in Powered Access
Since 2022, and the inauguration of Finland’s Karin Nars as IPAF’s first female president, IPAF has been celebrating the contributions of women and highlighting the rewarding career paths that are open to all through its Women in Powered Access.
September 8, 2023
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IPAF Celebrates 40 Years of Raising Safety Standards
2023 marks the 40-year anniversary since the foundation of the International Powered Access Federation. Here's a rundown of its history.
September 5, 2023
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Compact Lift Safety: Guidance and Best Practices
An overview of compact lifts, their intended applications and best safety practices to operate them.
August 30, 2023
Top Fatal Incident Trends, Reports By Country And Machine Type
MEWP Accidents: Why can’t we eliminate them?
Professionals who work with mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) offer their take on why the industry still experiences accidents.
August 21, 2023
Products & Press Releases
Ipaf Summit 2022 Panel Session
Speakers Announced for IPAF Summit 2023 in Berlin
Speakers have been announced for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Summit 2023, to be held in Berlin, Germany, in April.
March 6, 2023
Equipment rental companies looking to market quality service, professionalism, and safety to contractors working in major construction, infrastructure, aviation, and oil and gas across the Middle East have been introduced to IPAF Rental+.
IPAF Rental+ Launches in Middle East
Equipment rental companies looking to market quality service, professionalism and safety to contractors working in major construction, infrastructure, aviation and oil and gas across the Middle East have been introduced to IPAF Rental+.
March 1, 2023
A “save the date” notice has been issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) that its annual Asia Conference & Showcase will be held in 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 2-3.
IPAF Issues Save the Date for Asia Conference 2023
A “save the date” notice has been issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) that its annual Asia Conference & Showcase will be held in 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 2-3.
February 24, 2023
End users are kindly reminded to check the validity of all International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards for operators of mobile elevating work platforms.
Verify IPAF PAL Cards to Fight Fraud
End users are kindly reminded to check the validity of all International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards for operators of mobile elevating work platforms.
February 24, 2023
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First Member Achieves IPAF Rental+ Certification in Ireland
The first hire company in Ireland to be audited to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Rental+ standard has been presented with its certification by Damien O’Connor, IPAF’s new representative for Ireland.
February 15, 2023
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Updated IPAF Load, Unload Training Available
Information gathered in a worldwide project to report accidents and near-misses has informed a major update to a comprehensive training course on how to load and unload MEWPs and other plant equipment safely from trucks or trailers.
February 2, 2022
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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Learn some scissor lift and boom lift safety basics from this Q&A.
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Powered Access Industry Accident Reports Up, Fatalities Down
Despite incident reporting increasing over the past year, the fatality rates of the most common types of accidents have declined, according to IPAF’s Global Safety Report.
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MEWP Rental Markets Rocket, Uncertainty Clouds Outlook
In 2022, the U.S. MEWP rental market boomed, though rental and utilization rates have yet to return to levels seen in 2019 amid uncertainty around inflation, supply chain issues and ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to the latest IPAF/Ducker report.
July 12, 2023
There were 45 fatalities and 39 major injuries in construction, a decrease in the number of fatalities reported in 2021, when there were 55 deaths.
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Despite reports increasing over the past year, the fatality rates of the leading types of accidents have declined: an encouraging sign that action across the powered access industry to tackle key underlying causes of accidents is starting to taka effect.
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IPAF Summit, IAPA Gala Dinner Sold Out Second Year in a Row
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IPAF Releases New Guidance on Avoiding Contact with Power Lines
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) released new guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using mobile elevating work platforms in the vicinity of power lines, with the aim of helping to reduce electrocution.
March 31, 2023
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IPAF Issues Save the Date for Asia Conference 2023
A “save the date” notice has been issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) that its annual Asia Conference & Showcase will be held in 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 2-3.
February 24, 2023
End users are kindly reminded to check the validity of all International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards for operators of mobile elevating work platforms.
Verify IPAF PAL Cards to Fight Fraud
End users are kindly reminded to check the validity of all International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards for operators of mobile elevating work platforms.
February 24, 2023
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First Member Achieves IPAF Rental+ Certification in Ireland
The first hire company in Ireland to be audited to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Rental+ standard has been presented with its certification by Damien O’Connor, IPAF’s new representative for Ireland.
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