International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) published its Global Safety Report 2026, which reveals a 15% decrease in fatal and major incident reports, 170 incidents reported compared to 201 in 2024, 76 fatalities down 24% from 100 in 2024, and reports from 25 countries.

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide by: providing technical advice and information, through influencing and interpreting legislation and standards, through its safety initiatives and training programmes. It is a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members who include manufacturers, rental companies, contractors and users. The IPAF training programme for platform operators is certified by TÜV as conforming to ISO 18878. More than 100,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of over 550 IPAF-approved training centres. Successful trainees are awarded the PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), the most widely held and recognised proof of training for platform operators. Training is available in many languages and some parts are available via eLearning. Management training is also available. www.ipaf.org/m4m Membership of IPAF is open to users of platforms, manufacturers, distributors, rental and training companies. Members enjoy access to practical information and a growing portfolio of member services. They also have the chance to influence the legislation and regulations that govern platform use.

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