IPAF warns against misuse of transport platforms

Euan Youdale Editor, Access International

28 August 2025

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has issued a warning about the misuse of transport platforms outside of EN standards and promised further action if standards are not met by the industry.

In a statement IPAF said it had come to its attention that certain construction hoist manufacturers are marketing equipment, described as transport systems or other similar terminology, that look like transport platforms, but with operating speeds and passenger capacities that exceed the limits set for a transport platform in the…

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