The federation promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide in the widest sense - through providing technical advice and information; through influencing and interpreting legilsation and standards; and through safety initiatives and training programmes.
IPAF is a not-for-profit organisation owned by its members, which include manufacturers, rental companies, distributors, contractors and users. IPAF members operate a majority of the MEWP rental fleet worldwide and manufacture about 85% of platforms on the market.