Check out the latest edition of IPAF Elevating Safety

Highlighting the 2015 edition of IPAF Elevating Safety is a panel discussion on how to ensure supervisors are properly trained to protect their employees from the potential hazards of operating powered access equipment on the jobsite.

August 26, 2015

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IPAF Elevating Safety is the North American publication for the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF). This year, the annual supplement to Equipment Today and Rental magazines features a panel discussion on how to ensure jobsite supervisors are properly trained, an examination of the latest training methods and programs, as well an interview with IPAF's new president, Andy Studdert, and update on safety standards and more.

To view the 2015 edition of IPAF Elevating Safety, click here.

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