IPAF
Training in the use of work equipment is required by most health and safety legislation and work at height regulations. Employers are obliged to train and instruct employees to a sufficient extent. The IPAF training programme for platform operators was developed by leading industry professionals. It is certified by TÜV as conforming to the international standard ISO 18878:2004 which describes the training for mobile elevating work platforms – operator (driver) training. More than 90,000 operators are trained each year through a worldwide network of over 550 training centres. Successful trainees receive a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), a safety guide, a log book and a certificate.
We offer the following training courses:
Courses for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) for:
- Operators
- Demonstrators
Objective: Trains a demonstrator to familiarise operators with their responsibilities and demonstrate pre-operational and safe operating procedures, and the limitations of MEWPs.
Courses available for the following MEWP categories:
- Static Vertical (1a)
- Static Boom (1b)
- Mobile Vertical (3a)
- Mobile Boom (3b)
- Push Around Vertikal (PAV)
- Specialist machines (SPECIAL)
Further information can be found in our newsletter:
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Further courses:
- Use and inspection of safety harnesses(H)
Objective: To instruct a user to be able to select, inspect and use a harness and associated equipment safely when using a MEWP.
If you have questions, require individual advice or wish to make an appointment, please contact us at +49 3588 2546-18 or use our request form.