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Aldercote launches promise optimised lifting and safety
Elevated Protection suit of safety features and new aerial platform to be presented next month 
MEWP fatalities fall - IPAF’s Global Safety Report 2025
The 26% fatality decrease, based on findings from IPAF’s global Accident Reporting Portal
New IPAF campaign focuses on overturns
The Stop Overturns – Safety Starts on the Ground campaign has been informed by IPAF’s global Accident Reporting Portal
IPAF publishes 2024 Global Safety Report
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Analysis of global injuries and fatalities is digital-only for the first time 
IPAF data reveals working at height accident trends
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Global Safety Report shares encouraging insights 
IPAF power line safety guidance released
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Comprehensive guidance launched at ConExpo part of High Voltage! campaign 
Reducing the risks of trapping and crushing incidents with MEWPs
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Working at height associations publish MEWP entrapment safety guide
Guidance to avoid catapult effect
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IPAF issues awareness leaflet to help operators avoid being ejected from access platforms 
IPAF offers Christmas lift guidance
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Those using MEWPs to install and remove seasonal decorations are provided with safety advice by IPAF
IPAF accident reporting dashboard update
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Accident reporting portal allows users to track their own safety statistics against the wider industry
EU electrical hazard policy impossible to deliver, says Access sector
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Industry surprised by clause in draft European Machinery Regulations requiring mobile machinery to prevent contact with overhead power lines
New working at height guidance from IPAF
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How to reduce likely risks when using MEWPS in public areas and near roads
IPAF launches fall from height safety campaign
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Don’t Fall For It! aims to reduce falls from height by outlining the main causes and risks 
What were the top 10 access stories of 2021?
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AI looks back at some of the most viewed stories from the website last year
IPAF grows safety and technical team
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Mike Ashton takes up role as association’s new International Safety & Technical Advisor
IPAF warns of dangers around festive decorations
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Association provides tips to ensure seasonal decorations are put up and taken down safely 
IPAF introduces international safety committee
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International Safety Committee (ISC) to assist in globalising standards development and implementation
Latest IPAF Global Safety Report released
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Updated format, covering 2016-2020, includes global overview and more detailed data analysis 
IPAF launches site assessment and MEWP selection course
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Course follows analysis of accident and near-miss incidents via IPAF’s global reporting project
Safe loading & unloading webinar from IPAF
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Focusing on IPAF’s Safe Loading & Unloading Course, it will take place 20 January, 12pm (UK) time