articleCracking the million-pound nut
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) argues why logistics must go back to basics on MEWP safety.
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newsDecrease in powered access fatalities
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 has revealed a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment in 2024, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents.
productUK MEWP rental market contraction
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) says the UK MEWP rental market decreased by 2% in 2024 as the sector adapted to a construction slowdown.
articleIPAF launches global safety campaign
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched its Global Safety Campaign for 2025: Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground!
articleGlobal safety impact
Despite reports increasing, the fatality rates of the leading types of MEWP accidents have declined – an encouraging sign that collective action across the powered access industry to tackle key underlying causes of accidents is starting to take effect, says the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
productMEWP fatality rates 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.
articleBoost safety awareness
IPAF has launched an enhanced accident reporting dashboard as part of its policy to help the industry boost safety.
articleEmbracing the digital
A new digital app for users of MEWP and MCWP equipment will be a “game-changer” for site safety and efficiency and marks a stride forward in IPAF’s drive for greater sector sustainability.
newsLatest stats on MEWP accidents
The latest IPAF Global Safety Report analyses the main causes of serious injuries and fatalities occurring when using powered access machines to conduct temporary work at height, highlighting the need to gather more near-miss data from across the industry worldwide to help avoid the most common types of serious accident in future.
newsToolbox Talk on fall-protection equipment
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released two new Toolbox Talks – short presentations aimed at explaining the use of personal fall-prevention equipment (PFPE) when using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and what to look for when checking PFPE before use.
articleMinimise virus risk
Safe work at height is underpinned by risk assessment, proper planning and management of operations. A few extra steps can mitigate risk, including those posed by Covid-19. There are also tools in the training armoury to help operators, supervisors and managers learn remotely – and even in virtual reality.
newsWebinar to tackle COVID-19 and powered access equipment training
Host IPAF and guest presenters will look at how COVID-19 has impacted training and learning in and beyond the industry.
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newsFinal call for early-bird registration for IPAF’s Elevation
The programme for the conference on 25 September has been confirmed.
productIPAF accident reporting reveals training need
IPAF rental company members in the UK have been reporting any known MEWP accidents involving their staff to the IPAF accident database.
articleIPAF: Assess ground conditions when using powered access equipment
Users consistently underestimate the weight of booms and scissors. This can lead to serious accidents. Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are stable and robust machines that, in the hands of properly trained and familiarised operators, offer a safe and effective way to work at height. However, incorrect setup can cause instability and lead to tip-overs. This is often the result of inadequate assessment of ground conditions, insufficient ground support, poor spreader plate selection or incor
articleEmpowering the next generation
Safety and talent attraction key issues for the International Powered Access Federation.
articleMEWPs for Managers is a must
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) now offers an enhanced version of its globally recognised MEWPs for Managers training. The course isn’t about how to operate the machines, but is for those who plan, supervise or manage work at height using powered access. It is available in eLearning for the first time.
newsUK MEWP hire members ‘level up’
All rental/hire members of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) in the UK have “levelled up” to the IPAF Rental+ minimum standard, which assures people seeking to hire mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) that an IPAF member company will confirm to the highest industry standards of safety and professionalism.
newsNew independent body to oversee workplace falls
A more robust system of reporting workplace falls overseen by a new independent body and a major review of work at height culture that will consider the introduction of tough financial penalties for safety breaches are just two of the key findings of an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) led by Alison Thewliss MP.
