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 […]
NASC’s Scaffolding Insider – July issue!
The July issue of Scaffolding Insider is here! Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the biggest-ever event for scaffolding and access, ScaffEx, and a look at why social media is now essential, not optional, for scaffolding firms. Read the latest Issue ⤵️July Edition: Scaffolding Insider
A 26% decrease in powered access fatalities in 2024, IPAF accident analysis shows
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025 reveals a notable decrease in fatalities involving powered access equipment, despite only a slight reduction in overall reported incidents. The findings are based on comprehensive analysis of incidents submitted through its global Accident Reporting Portal. Launched during a live webinar on 22 July 2025, the IPAF Global Safety Report 2025 […]
IPAF Publishes 2025 MEWP Rental Market Reports, Revealing Slower Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty
The award-winning reports estimate the size of the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rental fleet worldwide and feature metrics such as rental revenue and rates, fleet size, utilisation rate, fleet mix, machine power sources, investment and annual retention period. The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has published its 2025 MEWP Rental Market Reports, featuring expert […]
No Falls Foundation renews call on industry to reduce workplace fall from height deaths
As the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) releases the latest work-related fatal injuries statistics for Great Britain, the No Falls Foundation has renewed its call on industry to commit to stop falls from height and reduce the number of avoidable deaths and injuries. The latest issue of the HSE’s Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain […]