IPAF promotes the safe and effective use of powered access equipment worldwide. Providing technical advice, influencing legislation, safety and training.

The classification of IPAF combines specific features from three primary domains: clinical, serologic and intrathoracic morphologic features. Adopting IPAF classification means leaving behind the previous …

Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a research classification describing chronic lung disease in which inflammation and/or scar tissue (“fibrosis”) builds up around the airways and in …

Mar 1, 2022 · Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF) is a term given for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) who show some features related to autoimmunity but without meeting …

This narrative review details the history and classification of IPAF, lists challenges associated with classifying patients as IPAF, and explores the prevalence, epidemiology and presentation of IPAF.

Sep 26, 2025 · Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia with Autoimmune Features - or IPAF - describes patients with interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features, but they don’t meet a diagnosis of a CTD.

This review covers the current state of IPAF, conclusions that can and cannot be drawn from the IPAF evidence base, and ongoing uncertainties that require further expert group consideration.

Sep 27, 2019 · Patients meeting IPAF criteria tend to have a history of smoking similar to patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The most frequent clinical and serological markers of autoimmune …

Our IPAF training covering Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) provides guidance on supervising or managing powered access products. Delivered via E-Learning.

Created and organised jointly by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) and Access International, the combined IAPAs and IPAF Summit is firmly established in the access industry as …