There are now half a million valid PAL Cards (Powered Access License, or Powered Access Licensed-Registration in North America) worldwide, marking the success of the International Powered Access Federation's (IPAF’s) voluntary, industry-led operator training program in keeping the use of powered access equipment safe.
“This is a tremendous success for IPAF members,” said IPAF CEO Tim Whiteman. “Our members created and launched the platform operator training program in 1991, not because the law mandated it, but because they had a vision of a safe and professional industry. IPAF manages the program on behalf of its members and the income is re-invested in the training program and other safety initiatives, such as the ‘Clunk Click’ harness campaign, the spreader pads campaign, or the accident reporting project.”