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What is IPAF Training and How It is Beneficial

If you've ever operated or worked across powered access equipment, you've likely encountered the term 'IPAF training' or IPAF training courses. This training is the industry standard training for using mobile elevating work platforms.

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What is IPAF Training and How It is Beneficial

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  1. What is IPAF Training and How It is Beneficial? If you've ever operated or worked across powered access equipment, you've likely encountered the term 'IPAF training' or IPAF training courses. This training is the industry standard training for using mobile elevating work platforms. Employers must legally provide professional IPAF training to their employees, ensuring they can safely and effectively operate this equipment. According to law, it is essential to demonstrate competence in securely handling these platforms. What is an IPAF Training? An IPAF training course, provided by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) teaches individuals how to safely and effectively operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) such as cherry pickers, scissor lifts and boom lifts. These courses are designed for service technicians, operators, demonstrators, managers, supervisors, instructors and installers. Upon completing MEWP training through an IPAF-accredited provider and passing both theory and practical tests, participants receive a Powered Access Licence (PAL) card. This digital card certifies that they have undergone rigorous IPAF training and are qualified to effortlessly operate the MEWPs. The PAL card is globally recognized, although it expires after five years and requires renewal through a refresher course. The Ultimate Benefits of the IPAF Training Course MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) are crucial for accessing difficult areas on construction sites however, their size, weight and mechanical complexity also pose significant hazards. Proper and professional training for MEWP operators is vital for several reasons: 1. Help Participants learn the skills required to operate the platform safely: IPAF training allowsoperators to gain the knowledge and skills to safely use MEWPs. Additionally, positioning the machinery correctly for maximum safety of both the user and bystanders. Safety also involves selecting the appropriate lanyard and safety harness for the platform use. 2. Ensures the safety of other people working around MEWPs: Large machinery poses risks to both operators and bystanders, hence, taking an IPAF training course by Kentec Training becomes crucial. IPAF training equips operators to identify potential hazards and respond effectively in emergencies, ensuring immediate risk recognition and appropriate action. 3. Offers skills and training to identify hazards: IPAF training is necessary for recognizing hazards and developing rescue plans that can be quickly executed onsite. These plans will help in safely rescuing an operator in emergencies such as if they get trapped between a platform and a building, ensuring prompt and effective response without worsening injuries. Kentec Training offers a range of IPAF training courses in different categories to be trained to either an operator or demonstrator level.

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