20.05.2026

IPAF's ‘Check it!' campaign

IPAF has announced this year's Global Safety Campaign – ‘Check it!’ The initiative aims to promote the importance of pre-use inspections, adequate maintenance and regular servicing.

The campaign focuses on:

• The hazards associated with technical and mechanical equipment failure
• The risks of inadequate maintenance, inspection and equipment checks
• Practical steps to reduce risks
• Who is responsible for different types of checks
• The importance of reporting incidents and near misses to IPAF to improve global safety data

As part of the campaign, IPAF has released the following information:

• Guidance on buying a pre-owned aerial work platform
• The principles of service, maintenance and inspections of powered access equipment
• Toolbox talk: pre-delivery inspections of MEWPS (rental)
• Andy Access poster: ‘Pre-hire Inspections’ and ‘Check Your MEWP’

Brian Parker, head of safety and technical said: “In 2024, IPAF received eight reports of fatal and major injuries relating to mechanical or technical failures on all types of powered access equipment, with six fatalities reported. Although this data represents a 33 percent year-on-year decrease in reports and a 45 percent year-on-year decrease in fatalities, every incident and life lost is one too many.”

“Many incidents involving powered access equipment are avoidable. By ensuring that machines are properly maintained, inspected, and checked before use, we can significantly reduce risks and protect lives.”

For more information and to access campaign materials, visit http://www.ipaf.org/safe