IPAF

IPAF has unveiled the first wave of speakers for its Working at Height Conference & Awards 2026, which will take place on 28-29 October at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, Florida, USA. An important event for senior decision-makers across the powered access industry, the confirmed speaker line-up will provide thought-provoking content to engage, entertain […]

The UK construction industry is moving decisively to protect scissor lift operators, with many Tier 1 contractors introducing secondary guarding requirements for all MEWPs on their projects, effective as of the 1 January 2026. The move to mandate is being led by some of the largest UK contractors including Mace, Balfour Beatty, Skanska and Laing […]

IPAF North America hosted the Working at Height Conference & Awards on 15 – 16 October 2025, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee – bringing together industry leaders from construction, utilities, manufacturing, and equipment rental sectors to share innovations, insights, and best practices for safer and more efficient work at height. The two-day […]

It has come to the attention of IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) that certain construction hoist manufacturers are marketing equipment, described as ‘transport systems’ or other similar terminology, that look like transport platforms, but with operating speeds and passenger capacities that exceed the limits set for a transport platform in the European standard EN 16719. […]

IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 reveals a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents. The findings are based on comprehensive analysis of incidents submitted through its global Accident Reporting Portal. Launched during a live webinar on 22 July 2025, the IPAF Global Safety Report 2025 […]

Boels Group has joined as a Sustaining Member of the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), further strengthening its commitment to powered access safety and best practice across the industry. Following an updated group membership agreement, all powered access operations within the Boels Group – including Boels Rental, Riwal, Cramo, and Manlift – are now formally […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2025 MEWP Rental Market Reports, featuring expert insight into the rental markets across Europe, the US, and Asia. In 2024, the MEWP rental markets in both Europe and the US continued to grow in revenue, fuelled by sustained demand, increased rental rates, and inflationary factors. However, […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched two new mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator training solutions in North America, offering flexible and scalable alternatives to full IPAF Training Centre certification. These additions aim to meet growing market demand while maintaining compliance with industry standards. Designed to enhance access to critical safety training while […]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) successfully hosted its annual Elevation UK event, celebrating safety advancements, diversity, and technological innovations in powered access. With a strong focus on promoting safe practices, advancing training standards, and fostering inclusivity, the event highlighted IPAF’s ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone in the […]

AMMEC Training makes a social commitment by providing training, certification and hope for migrants and ex-prisoners in Mexico. In a world where job opportunities are crucial for social and economic reintegration, the IPAF training centre AMMEC Training has taken the initiative to collaborate with various organizations to provide hope and training to two particularly vulnerable […]