SAEMA Training Recognised as a UK National Leader!
The Specialist Access & Engineering Maintenance Association (SAEMA) has been officially recognised as a national leader in professional development at the 2025 Association Excellence Awards in London. This distinction places SAEMA among the best UK trade associations for learning and training excellence, proving our ability to deliver high-impact training alongside much larger organizations. This award […]
New BSI Standards – BS 8460:2025 and BS 7981:2025
IPAF is pleased to share that BSI has published two new codes of practice for powered access platforms: BS 8460:2025 ‘Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) – Code of Practice’ and BS 7981:2025 ‘Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWPs) – Selection, Configuration, Installation, Maintenance, Thorough Examination and Safe Use – Code of Practice’. BS 8460:2025 -complete restructuring and […]
FASET Celebrates 10th AGM, Honouring Industry Excellence
FASET celebrated its 10th Annual General Meeting and Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 20th, at the Worsley Park and Golf Club in Manchester. The milestone event saw members gather for updates from organisations including DWP and IPAF and heard an inspirational presentation from Dylan Skelhorn on the dangers of falling from height. Tony Seddon, MD […]
HSE Releases Annual Workplace Injury Statistics
On 20 November 2025, the Health and Safety Executive published their annual statistics on work-related ill health and injury for 2024/25: https://www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/assets/docs/kinds-of-accident.pdf The report showed only a small change in the total number of employer-reported (RIDDOR) accidents with a figure of 59,219 (down 5% from 62,410 in 2023/24). Of those total accidents, 4,684 were a […]
The Ladder Association expresses concern around telescopic ladders bought via online marketplaces
The Ladder Association, the not-for-profit lead industry body dedicated to promoting the safe use of portable ladders, has released the headlines from their latest market surveillance study. They tested 18 telescopic ladders (bought from online marketplaces AND dedicated DIY retailers in-store) to investigate their conformity to product standard EN 131-6. The results? ✅ 4 out […]
NASC’s Scaffolding Insider – Sept ScaffEx issue!
The September issue of Scaffolding Insider is here, from AIF member, NASC. In this issue they’ve got a full write-up from Scaffex25, including the exhibition, the conference and – on the cover, no less – the joyous celebration of the industry that was the Scaffolding Excellence Awards 2025. But there is also plenty more going […]
New IPAF Guidance on MEWP Recovery and Rescue
A vital new safety document has been published by IPAF, offering detailed guidance on Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) recovery and rescue procedures. The guidance, The Principles of MEWP Recovery and Rescue, emphasises the life-saving importance of rescue preparedness, urging employers, operators, and site supervisors to move beyond generic emergency plans. The document outlines best […]
Farm Safety: Timely reminder of safe work at height
Following a fatality in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where a worker suffered a fall from height while reportedly being lifted in a telehandler bucket, we take this opportunity to signpost a number of resources to help prevent falls from height in the agriculture sector, and beyond. Read the Health and Safety Executive’s latest guidance: Work at height […]
IPAF Official Statement – Misuse of Transport Platforms Outside EN Standards
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members, which include manufacturers, rental companies, distributors, contractors and users of powered access. IPAF has members in more than 80 countries, who operate the majority of the MEWP, MCWP and Construction Hoist rental fleet worldwide and manufacture about 85% of machines on the market. […]
IPAF’s ePAL App Hits 1 Million Downloads Milestone
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and construction technology leader Trackunit have marked a major milestone in their ongoing partnership, as IPAF’s ePAL app surpasses one million downloads globally. Launched in June 2021, the ePAL app, developed by Trackunit, has seen exponential growth, passing 500,000 downloads by December 2023 and now crossing the one-million mark […]