Winners of International Awards for Powered Access 2026 revealed in Istanbul
The winners of the 2026 International Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs) have been announced at a gala ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye, celebrating the companies, products and individuals helping to drive standards, innovation and safety across the global powered access industry. Organised by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Rental & Access International, the IAPAs […]
PASMA promote the versatility of tower scaffolds
PASMA’s (Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ & Manufacturers’ Association) latest campaign aimed at the scaffolding community, aims to highlight the versatility of tower scaffolds and what training is needed to get started. They recently exhibited at ScaffEx26 to speak to businesses about the different configurations of towers and what they can help you achieve. According to PASMA, […]
AIF members feature in Safety Management magazine
It’s great to see members of the Access Industry Forum (AIF) featured in Safety Management, the magazine from the British Safety Council, which covers the latest news, guidance and best practice in workplace health, safety and wellbeing. With contributions from industry experts and organisations across a range of sectors, the publication provides a valuable platform […]
CISRS & CSCS: Industry Update
The NASC – National Access and Scaffolding Confederation and Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) teams hosted a webinar last week to provide an update on CISRS’ decision to give notice on its CSCS licence. The session explored the reasons behind the decision, what it could mean for the scaffolding and access industry, and the next steps […]
Industry unites to prevent falls from height
Falls from height claimed the lives of 31 workers in Great Britain during 2025/26. While this represented an 11% reduction on the previous year, falls from height remained the leading cause of workplace fatalities, accounting for around one in four worker deaths. Against this backdrop, FASET brought members and industry partners together for its AGM, […]
SAEMA warns: don’t assume competence at height
The Specialist Access Engineering and Maintenance Association (SAEMA), the national trade association representing the permanent and temporary suspended access industry, is warning employers and building managers not to make assumptions about competence when people are working at height. New Health and Safety Executive figures confirm what the industry has long known: falls from height remain […]
IPAF’s PAINT scheme raises over £10,000 for cancer research through generous member donations
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is celebrating as its Powered Access Industry Trust (PAINT) scheme has raised more than £10,000, thanks to the generosity of IPAF members and supporters across the powered access industry. Launched in 2025 in partnership with Weston Park Cancer Charity, PAINT gives companies across the powered access industry a simple […]
ScaffEx26: NASC’s biggest show yet!
ScaffEx has closed its doors at Manchester Central for another year, and the numbers tell a great story. This was the biggest ScaffEx ever staged, with 35% more visitors through the door than last year, more exhibitors on the floor and a broader spread of sectors, products and services represented than at any show before […]
Electrocutions and electric shocks top cause of powered access fatal and major incidents in 2025, IPAF accident analysis shows
IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2026 reveals that electrocutions and electric shocks were the top cause of fatalities and major incidents involving powered access in 2025. The findings are based on comprehensive analysis of incidents submitted through its global Accident Reporting Portal throughout 2025. Launched during a live webinar on 2 September 2026, the IPAF Global […]
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Key highlights this month (July 2026):🔹 The latest industry news and updates🔹 Expert insights on safety, innovation, and best practice🔹 In-depth project features and case studies🔹 Training, skills, and workforce development🔹 The latest guidance and technical resources from NASC🔹 Exclusive updates on ScaffEx and upcoming industry events 📖 Read the latest edition and stay informed […]