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Electrocution top cause of access fatilities, IPAF report reveals
Global Safety Report 2026 shows electrocutions and electric shocks causing most major incidents in 2025
IPAF launches 2026 global safety campaign
Check It! calls on everyone in the industry to take shared responsibility for safety 
IPAF releases third ‘Share Your Story’ video
Pedestrian Control Incident focuses on driver injured while delivering MEWPs 
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
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 
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
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