{"id":1146,"date":"2013-12-11T16:13:56","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T23:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.constructonomics.com\/blog\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2013-12-11T16:23:13","modified_gmt":"2013-12-11T23:23:13","slug":"ipaf-conferences-and-powered-access-safety-in-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/11\/ipaf-conferences-and-powered-access-safety-in-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"IPAF, Conferences and Powered Access Safety in 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

The construction industry is all about advancement. Professionals, businesses and organisations are constantly looking for newer, safer, more eco-friendly and efficient ways to improve our building industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

From innovative equipment, to intricate safety assessments, to forward-thinking technologies, the development of the construction industry is dependent on much more than you may think. <\/span><\/p>\n

Building Upwards<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Shard displays brilliantly our ability to defy infrastructural conventions and publically opened in Feb 2103, the tallest building in the EU is something to be proud of. Our ability to build onwards and upwards is by no means easy however, and whilst The Shard is an extreme example of the heights we can reach, many construction projects rely on powered access solutions in order to carry out work.<\/p>\n

From single to multi-story work, powered access platforms are often called upon to aid in all types of maintenance, servicing and construction projects. Working at such dizzy heights not only requires nerves of steel, but also relies on countless safety checks and technical assessments in order to ensure on-site safety.<\/p>\n

World Authority \u2013 IPAF & What They Do<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is here that we introduce the International Powered Access Federation<\/a> (IPAF<\/strong>), worldwide adjudicators and principle leaders in promoting the safe and effective use of powered access equipment.<\/p>\n

A non-profit organisation, IPAF is made up of manufacturers, contractors, users and rental companies, such as leading UK-based firm Access Service & Repair Ltd<\/strong>,<\/a> who adhere to official legislations and safety standards. <\/span><\/p>\n

Without IPAF, who conduct and provide technical guidance, training programmes, licenses and instructional videos, could you really trust the equipment you use on-site?<\/p>\n

Their dedication and rigorous attention to detail has not only enhanced the productivity and efficiency of construction work, but also helped prevent injuries and fatalities since their establishment back in 1983.<\/p>\n

With members including some of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers of powered access platforms such as Genie, JLG and Haulotte Group, 2014 is promising to be their most committed and resourceful yet. <\/span><\/p>\n

The IPAF Summit & IAPA\u2019s 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

IPAF worldwide influence really is put into perspective when you consider the responsibility it holds within the industry. Their yearly Summit, next year taking place on 3rd<\/sup> April in London, UK, offers the opportunity for industry experts and manufacturers to discuss key issues, network with partners and identify opportunities across the industry. <\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, the Summit is topped off with the 6th<\/sup> International Awards for Powered Access<\/a> (IAPA<\/strong>\u2019s) where excelling bodies and companies are recognised across a number of categories including Product of the Year, Innovative Use of Access Equipment and Contribution to Safe Working at Height. A combined education and networking event for all in the access industry.<\/p>\n

IPAF Asia Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n

To be based at Suntec Singapore, the 3rd<\/sup> IPAF Asia Conference<\/strong> will feature key speakers of international recognition on a range of topics, including the influence of mobile elevated work platforms. With last year\u2019s conference bringing in over 140 participants from 14 countries and industry experts from near and far will be sure to flock to this innovative city. <\/span><\/p>\n

2014 is sure to be another rewarding and inspiring year with IPAF continuing to pave the way as the world authority in powered access solutions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Phil Warrington writes on IPAF and what 2014 holds for the powered access industry in association with Access Service & Repair Ltd.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The construction industry is all about advancement. Professionals, businesses and organisations are constantly looking for newer, safer, more eco-friendly and efficient ways to improve our building industry. <\/p>\n

From innovative equipment, to intricate safety assessments, to forward-thinking technologies, the development of the construction industry is dependent on much more than you may think. <\/p>\n

Building Upwards<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Shard […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/141"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1146"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1149,"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1146\/revisions\/1149"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/constructonomics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}