Content from the HSE ebulletin issued 8 April 2026 HSE has launched a consultation on The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR). The consultation is now open for comments. The
IPAF has released the third video in its ‘Share Your Story’ safety series, developed using real-life incident experiences shared by its members. Through reconstructing actual events, the initiative aims to
The UK scaffolding and access sector is facing a shortage of 40,000 skilled workers, according to a new report published by the NASC, the UK’s leading trade body for scaffolding
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a new eLearning MEWP Spotter Training Course, designed for anyone who assists a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) operator in safely manoeuvring
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
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
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,
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:
