The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) was one of hundreds of exhibitors at the Vertikal Days trade show, which took place in September.

The government has imposed anti-dumping tariffs on imports of cherry pickers from China to support UK producers. The measures came into force last month following an investigation by the Trade…

Fatal accidents involving powered access dropped by nearly a quarter globally, according to a report issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

A 19-year-old from the West Midlands has become one of the world’s youngest fully qualified IPAF MEWP Instructors

Initiative encourages workers to share an action or change that has helped support their mental health.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a guidance pack focused on the safe use and maintenance of batteries fitted to mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). 

Fiontar Group, a health and safety consultancy based in Ireland, has joined the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

As construction projects become more complex and scrutiny around safety, efficiency and sustainability increases, powered access has become essential to delivery.

CM’s inaugural Powered Access in Construction survey offers a detailed snapshot of how powered access equipment is perceived and used across the industry.

Early planning of powered access operations can help avoid costly mistakes on site. Ricky Cartwright explains why digital tools are essential to getting projects right first time.

The 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) and the IPAF Summit have been rescheduled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Nationwide Platforms has supported construction works at one of the world’s most remote research facilities, supplying specialist powered access equipment to BAM UK&I at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has unveiled the latest update to its ePAL app.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has appointed John Joe Magee as global MCWP and hoist representative.

Despite emerging mandates for secondary guarding, contractors are advised to prioritise robust, task-specific risk assessments to prevent crushing and entrapment incidents.

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.

MEWPs manufacturer JLG Industries has acquired the core technology developed by robotics start-up Canvas.

Belgium-based Vertimac has invested in Cherrypicker Shop, a specialist supplier of access equipment parts.