MEWP Safety Takes Center Stage at IPAF Asia Conference 2025 in Seoul

Seoul, south Korea – The inaugural International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Asia Conference 2025 convened in Seoul, focusing on elevating safety standards, exploring AI-driven advancements, and charting future market approaches for the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) sector. The conference, held at the Pangyo Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, drew over 200 professionals who gathered to discuss the industry’s trajectory.

Keynote Highlights and Industry Insights

Peter Douglas, CEO of IPAF, underscored the meaning of the Asian market, stating that Asia represents the most rapidly expanding region for the global MEWP industry. He emphasized the critical need for international collaboration to foster a secure and sustainable operational framework.

Presentations from both domestic and international experts delved into MEWP safety protocols and emerging technological trends. Dr. Chae chang-yeol from the korea Occupational Safety and Health Corporation presented an overview of Korea’s safety landscape concerning complaint work equipment, detailing domestic regulations and industrial responses. Brian Parker, IPAF’s General Manager of Technology, elucidated the ISO 18893 international safety Standard Revision, highlighting the pivotal role of international standards in bolstering MEWP industrial safety.