{"id":16294,"date":"2026-03-30T10:18:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=16294"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:18:29","slug":"ipaf-share-your-story-series-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/ipaf-share-your-story-series-continues\/","title":{"rendered":"IPAF Share Your Story Series Continues"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released the third video<\/a> in its \u2018Share Your Story\u2019 safety series<\/a>, developed using real-life incident experiences shared by its members.<\/p>\n

Through reconstructing actual events, the initiative aims to drive industry-wide learning and cultural change, encouraging greater transparency, reflection and collaboration to improve safety across the powered access sector.<\/p>\n

The latest video<\/a>, titled \u201cPedestrian Control Incident<\/em>\u201d, tells the story of a delivery driver who sustained a fractured ankle while delivering two Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to a manufacturing facility in England.<\/p>\n

WATCH THE VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n

While manoeuvring a scissor lift in pedestrian control mode, the operator was injured after not maintaining a safe distance from the machine and becoming distracted by nearby activity. The reconstruction highlights how the task could have been carried out more safely through improved planning and correct operation.<\/p>\n

Brian Parker, Head of Safety and Technical at IPAF, said: \u201cPedestrian control mode is typically used where there are specific risks, such as a risk of crushing from overhead obstructions or uneven ground causing a risk of overturning, but in this case, the machine should have been operated from the platform. The operator also did not maintain a safe distance and was distracted by other activity on site.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis video<\/a> demonstrates how the task could have been completed differently \u2013 and the incident prevented \u2013 with more careful planning and operation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The latest video tells the story of a delivery driver who sustained a fractured ankle while delivering two Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) to a manufacturing facility.<\/p><\/div>\n

WATCH THE VIDEO<\/a><\/p>\n

IPAF\u2019s #ShareYourStory campaign<\/a> is designed to encourage individuals and organisations to share their experiences \u2014 including near-misses, incidents and lessons learned \u2014 to help prevent future accidents.<\/p>\n

Inspired by reporting systems used in industries such as aviation, the initiative promotes a culture where safety insights can be shared openly and without fear, helping to drive continuous improvement across the sector.<\/p>\n

IPAF is calling on operators, supervisors, managers and companies across construction, manufacturing and powered access to contribute their experiences.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s:<\/p>\n