PMV Middle East explores the legal implications of working at height accidents in the UAE and why organizations should understand local legislation thoroughly and have a collective action plan for reporting to authorities
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Haulotte is the first manufacturer to become an IPAF sustaining member
The ‘sustaining member’ is a new category of IPAF membership for organisations that wish to emphasise commitment to the ongoing aim of promoting the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide
Posted inRental
Global MEWP rental market booming, says IPAF market study
At the end of 2017, the worldwide rental MEWP fleet size reached an estimated 1.35 million units, compared to 1.25m estimated at end 2016
Posted inTraining
Abu Dhabi QCC launches proficiency testing programme for mobile elevating work platforms
The programme is being formulated for the first time at an international level in collaboration with the International Powered Access Federation
Posted inMachinery
MEWP fatality rate declines despite global rental market growth
The fatal injury rate for mobile elevating work platforms declined in 2016, despite increases in both the size of the global fleet and the number of worldwide rental days
Posted inAppointments
IPAF appoints two new technical officers
The International Powered Access Forum (IPAF) has appointed Harald Fries and Rupert Douglas-Jones as technical officers
Posted inSafety
Do not attach banners to scissor lifts, warns IPAF
Attaching banners to scissor lifts increases the risk of the units toppling in the wind, according to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Posted inMachinery
Global MEWP rental fleet hits 1.17-million units
The size of the global mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental fleet has grown by 4%, year on year, to reach 1.17-million units
Posted inMachinery
MEWP fatality rate stable despite fleet growth
The fatal injury rate for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) remained constant in 2015 despite global fleet growth, according to the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
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IPAF previews next-generation MEWP learning tools
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has demonstrated the next generation of mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) learning tools for a selection of its certified instructors