Commitment to Advance Occupational Safety and Health Practices Worldwide
FALLS CHURCH, VA (June 16, 2025) — The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) and the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) North America are proud to announce a strategic alliance to strengthen workplace safety and health through shared expertise, innovation, and education.
This collaborative effort marks a significant step forward in the commitment of both organizations to elevate safety standards in powered access equipment use across industries. Recognizing the critical role of safety management systems, equipment manufacturers, and certified safety solutions, the alliance seeks to unite efforts that will ultimately lead to safer work environments globally.
Together, VPPPA and IPAF will focus on four key areas to drive progress:
- Improving worker protection through promotion of effective prevention strategies and emerging safety technologies.
- Encouraging employers and employees to adopt proactive solutions to mitigate industry-leading hazards.
- Educating safety and health professionals on proper equipment use and the value of employee involvement in workplace safety culture.
- Promoting innovation in powered access equipment and training to protect the workforce of today—and the future.
“VPPPA’s strategic alliance with IPAF is built on our organization’s shared vision: to ensure that every worker goes home at the end of their shift in the same—or better—condition than which they arrived,” stated VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams, CAE. “By coming together, we can better support employers in pursuit of continuous improvement in health and safety.”
“IPAF is thrilled to join forces with VPPPA,” added Randy Marzicola, Vice President, IPAF North America. “Our shared dedication to mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) safety, training, and innovation will help us make a lasting impact on job sites around the world.” As leaders in safety advocacy and training, both VPPPA and IPAF are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence in occupational health and safety.
About VPPPA
Founded in 1985, the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association (VPPPA) represents 1,400 companies, sites and stakeholders committed to advancing workplace safety and health excellence. VPPPA provides networking, education and best practice resources for all industries committed to continuous improvement through employee involvement, management commitment and regulatory collaboration.
About IPAF North America
The International Powered Access Federation promotes the safe and effective use of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP) equipment worldwide. Through education, advocacy, and the development of industry standards, IPAF supports the safe operation of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs), and related equipment.