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IPAF issues ‘save the date’ notice for Asia Conference 2023
A ‘save the date’ notice has been issued by IPAF that its Asia Conference & Showcase 2023 will be held in Bangkok,Thailand, on 2-3 August. This year will see the second in-person event since the pandemic, following a successful return in Singapore last July.
February 24, 2023
Verify IPAF PAL Cards to beat fraudsters and keep sites safe
End users are reminded to check the validity of IPAF PAL Cards for operators of MEWPs, MCWPs and construction hoists, in order to beat any would-be fraudster attempting to circumvent the robust systems in place to help keep work sites safe.
February 23, 2023
IPAF Ready for Conexpo High Voltage Safety Campaign Launch
A global safety campaign aimed at reducing electrocutions while using MEWPs will be launched at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas, NV, March 14-18, by IPAF.
February 17, 2023
IPAF asks members to email MPs to stop Work at Laws repeal
IPAF are being urged to email their local MP to ask them to intervene to help save the UK Work at Height safety regulations, set to be repealed as part of a “bonfire of EU laws” by the end of 2023, after IPAF’s CEO wrote to a selection of MPs on the issue.
February 15, 2023
IPAF asks members to email MPs to stop Work at Height Laws repeal
IPAF are being urged to email their local MP to ask them to intervene to help save the UK Work at Height safety regulations, set to be repealed as part of a “bonfire of EU laws” by the end of 2023, after IPAF’s CEO wrote to a selection of MPs on the issue.
Shortlisted entrants revealed for IAPAs 2023 categories
The IAPAs 2023 shortlists have been announced, after a panel of five industry experts selected the best of the 120 entrants across 13 award categories earlier this week. The final winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on 20 April in Berlin, Germany.
February 10, 2023
First member achieves IPAF Rental+ certification in Ireland
The first rental company in Ireland to join the IPAF Rental+ scheme has been presented with its certification by Damien O’Connor, IPAF’s Irish Country Manager.
February 9, 2023
Guidance aims to reduce entrapments and crushing incidents
Revised safety guidance has been published outlining how to reduce risks of trapping and crushing incidents when using MEWPs. It is available to download free of charge.
February 3, 2023
IPAF Singapore hosts webinar, meeting, dinner and networking
Around 400 Singapore industry stakeholders have participated in a webinar and members’ meeting hosted by IPAF in November. The webinar was followed by an in-person dinner and networking session for all IPAF Singapore members.
December 19, 2022
Update on use of emergency stop platform control in MEWPs
IPAF has issued a further update in regard to industry concerns around the use of the platform emergency stop function in MEWPs following another meeting of its training, safety and technical experts, representatives of its Training Committee, International Safety Committee and Manufacturers’ Technical Committee on 13 December.
December 16, 2022
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