The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) continues to meet the ISO 9001:2000 standard, having passed the main triennial audit on 20 August.

No major and no minor non-conformities were found.

IPAF continues to be the only organisation to comply with ISO 18878:2004 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator (driver) training. No non-conformities were found and IPAF passed the audit review of training administration, content and implementation on 26 August.


"We are extremely pleased to have independent confirmation of IPAF's good track record, both in general management systems and in its industry-led operator training programme," said Tim Whiteman, IPAF Managing Director.

ISO 9001 relates to good quality management practices for organisations and IPAF has been independently audited against this standard since 2003.

ISO 18878 refers specifically to the correct procedures to run a platform operator training programme.

The IPAF PAL Card operator training programme conforms to this standard.

The audit report highlighted positive aspects such as IPAF's experience and involvement with technical committees, manufacturers, associations and other interested parties; maturity of operational controls and ongoing development; strong surveillance system; clear customer focus; and team approach to improvements involving training centres and customers.

(CD/BMcC)