productThe UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation.
productThe annual Europlatform conference hosted by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) heard how the global fleet of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) will grow almost exponentially over the next two decades to reach 7 million machines worldwide, up from 1.25 million today.
articleSlightly over a third of MEWP-related incidents reported by UK rental companies involve delivery drivers. What are the most common pitfalls to avoid and how can delivery drivers keep safe?
productIPAF’s stand at the bauma 2016 construction show, which takes place from 11th to 17th April in Munich, Germany, will highlight the safe loading and unloading of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) as an essential part of site operations.
articleThe International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) reminds users to inspect and maintain mobile elevating working platforms.
productTwenty managers from Skanska Romania have successfully completed the IPAF MEWPs for Managers course, which enables supervisors and managers to prepare for and safely coordinate the use of various types of mobile elevating work platforms on site.
newsAll PAL Cards (Powered Access Licences) issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) for training on or after 1 January 2015 will be machine-readable.
articleWork at height is by nature a dangerous thing. Falls from height are the largest cause of fatal accidents at work both in the UK and worldwide
productThe International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) exists to promote the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide. That was the objective of its founding members and this is the theme at IPAF’s stand 200 at the APEX trade show from 24th to 26th June 2014 at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
productIPAF has released new technical guidance on major inspections of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) aimed at keeping equipment safe beyond the manufacturer’s design life.
articleCrushing or trapping is one type of hazard associated with the use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It is vital that operators and managers are aware of the potential hazards they might encounter on jobsites, so that they are better prepared in the event of the unexpected.
newsThere were 28 fatalities worldwide involving mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), in the first half of 2013, according to findings from IPAF’s accident database.
articleUsers 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
productIPAF rental company members in the UK have been reporting any known MEWP accidents involving their staff to the IPAF accident database.
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