IASA announce international scaffolding and access day
The International Access & Scaffolding Association (IASA) has officially launched International Scaffolding and Access Day, which from 2026 onwards will be celebrated every year on 14 May 🦺⛑️ For the inaugural event this year, IASA has selected the day’s theme as, “Recognising the industry. Supporting its people. Shaping its future.” International Scaffolding and Access Day will […]
IRATA: Report a problem, prevent a fatality
Reporting a problem today could save a life tomorrow. The latest addition to the IRATA safety awareness video series focuses on how incident reporting can influence safety outcomes long before an incident occurs. Although set in a rope access context, the message applies across all industries and work environments. Read the article, watch the video […]
IPAF Statement: Secondary Guarding Mandate for Scissor Lifts
Issued: 28 January 2026 IPAF fully supports the prevention of crushing and entrapment incidents across all Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), with particular focus on scissor lifts and 3A-type machines, where proximity to overhead structures and restricted work envelopes can significantly increase risk. These events remain a key fatal hazard in global accident data, and […]
Jan 2026 Issue: Scaffolding Insider
The first issue of Scaffolding Insider (from the NASC) in 2026 is out now!🥳 In this month’s issue you can read…💙 Obituary: Wayne Connelly⛑️ Feature: Scaffold sheeting and fire safety💻 Feature: A New Digital Era for NASC & CISRS📩 Project focus: Off the Beaten Path Click here to access the magazine >
IPAF celebrates global training milestone as 3 million PAL cards issued worldwide!
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has reached a significant global milestone, with three million Powered Access Licence (PAL) Cards being issued since the training programme inception in 1993. This achievement means that three million operators have been trained to IPAF’s internationally recognised standards. The PAL Card is the most widely recognised proof of operator […]
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 […]