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A campaign emphasising the importance of planning ahead for safety when conducting temporary work at height using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) was launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) at last month\u2019s (April) Intermat expo in Paris, France.<\/p>\n

IPAF\u2019s safety campaign for 2018-19 outlines why operators and managers should carry out full risk assessments, choose the correct equipment for the job, conduct site and machinery inspections, use trained and familiarised operators under proper supervision and implement adequate segregation from other plant machinery and traffic.<\/p>\n

Tim Whiteman, CEO of IPAF, comments: \u201cFalls from height are still the main cause of deaths in the workplace. MEWPs are specifically designed to safely conduct temporary work at height and have been recognised as such by safety bodies across the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking safely at height using MEWPs is underpinned by good planning, trained and properly supervised operators using the correct machine for the job. IPAF\u2019s latest campaign is all about reminding people of the importance of proper planning \u2013 safety at height begins before you\u2019ve even left the ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andrew Delahunt, IPAF\u2019s Technical & Safety Director, says: \u201cFrom IPAF\u2019s accident data analysis, we\u2019ve identified four key accident causes that can result in falls from the MEWP platform. These accidents can be prevented by proper planning and safely managing the use of MEWPs. We are highlighting these factors so that managers and operators know the risks and know their responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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IPAF promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense \u2013 through providing technical advice and information; through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards; and through safety initiatives and training programs.<\/p><\/div>\n

The key points of guidance in the campaign cover: Risky operator behaviour; exiting the platform at height; setting up near other machinery or vehicles; and mechanical failure. To support IPAF\u2019s new safety campaign a new online spreader pad calculator has been launched at pads.ipaf.org, while IPAF also offers Andy Access safety posters that can be used to deliver quick and simple safety talks on sites or in breakrooms and is also developing a series of Toolbox Talks to help get key messages across.<\/p>\n

For more on the new safety campaign, the latest developments on legislation and standards, the enhanced IPAF training offer or to pick up the latest safety and technical guidance materials, come and visit IPAF on stand BC009 in Hall 6 on 23-28 April. Don\u2019t forget to look out for IPAF\u2019s larger-than-life Andy Access mascot around the Intermat show site, pointing visitors towards the IPAF stand, where there will also be a state-of-the-art MEWP simulator for delegates to try their hand at MEWP operations without ever leaving the ground. More details can be found via www.ipaf.org\/events<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A campaign emphasising the importance of planning ahead for safety when conducting temporary work at height using Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) was launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) at last month\u2019s (April) Intermat expo in Paris, France. 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