IPAF Releases Video Demo for AWP Safety

Enlarge Image The IPAF video shows the dangers of not wearing a full-body harness.

August 7, 2008 • The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released a dramatic video that shows the dangers of not wearing a full body harness on a boom-type access platform.

The IPAF video features a live demonstration in which a crash dummy fitted to a specially modified Skyjack boom shows the effects of driving over a low-lying obstacle. For safety reasons, the crash dummy is suspended at the top of the basket. The dummy is not wearing a harness, in order to show the consequences of the catapult and jolting effects when the boom goes over an obstacle.

 

“This video is a vivid illustration of why operators should wear harnesses on boom-type platforms,” said Tim Whiteman, IPAF managing director. “The industry must prevent unnecessary deaths where people are catapulted from booms. Let us keep this safe method of working at height even safer.”

 

The video is available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Click here to see the video, or email a request for a free copy to info@ipaf.org 

 

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is a not-for-profit members' organisation that promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide. Members include rental companies, manufacturers, distributors and equipment owners. More information is available at www.ipaf.org.