Powered Access IPAF announces 2026 global safety campaign Check It! focuses on MEWP inspections and calls for shared responsibility on working at height safety.
Powered Access IPAF announces first international health and safety consultancy member Fiontar Group, a health and safety consultancy based in Ireland, has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
Powered Access IPAF continues safety push with latest real-life story video IPAF has released the third video in its Share Your Story safety series, developed using real-life incident experiences shared by its members.
Powered Access IPAF postpones annual summit and awards amid Middle East conflict The 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit have been rescheduled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Powered Access IPAF releases updated ePAL app The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has unveiled the latest update to its ePAL app.
Powered Access IPAF names new global lead for MCWPs and hoists The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed John Joe Magee as global MCWP and hoist representative.
Powered Access Why safety standards must lead secondary guarding policy Despite emerging mandates for secondary guarding, contractors are advised to prioritise robust, task-specific risk assessments to prevent crushing and entrapment incidents.
Powered Access IPAF celebrates 3 million PAL Cards issued globally The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reached a training milestone, with three million Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards issued across more than 60 countries.
Powered Access IPAF urges industry to get ‘back to basics’ on safety The International Powered Access Federation is supporting the Back to Basics safety campaign, launched by the Construction Industry Federation.
Powered Access ‘Everyone must take responsibility for safety’ Alana Paterson, chair of the IPAF International Safety Committee and head of health, safety and environment at Taylor Woodrow, discusses the importance of empowering the workforce to call out safety risks in powered access.
Powered Access Raising the bar on safety Sharing best practice is not enough – more honesty is needed when things go wrong.
Powered Access Digital tools with a human touch: the future of MEWP training To explore how technology is impacting powered access training today, and what the future may hold, we spoke to two IPAF-accredited trainers with a finger on the pulse.
Powered Access New PAL+ rig brings advanced MEWP training to Leicester Nationwide Platforms has installed its first fixed IPAF PAL+ training rig in the East Midlands.
News Powered access in construction: what’s your view? Construction Management, in partnership with IPAF, has launched a survey to explore the industry’s views and experiences with powered access machines on construction projects.
Powered Access Nationwide Platforms unveils safety system for scissor lifts Nationwide Platforms has launched SkySiren PCS for scissor lifts – a secondary guarding system designed to reduce the risk of entrapment for operators.
Powered Access IPAF raises concerns over high-risk ‘transport systems’ The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is warning against the misuse of transport platforms outside European standards.
Powered Access IPAF’s ePAL app hits major milestone The ePAL app, which serves as a digital wallet for machine operator licences and qualifications, has surpassed one million downloads globally.
Powered Access IPAF welcomes Boels Group as sustaining member Boels Group has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) as a sustaining member.
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