International Powered Access Federation has welcomed Fiontar Group as a new member in Ireland, marking the first international health and safety consultancy to join the Federation, according to IPAF.

Fiontar Group is an international Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality consultancy supporting contractors and clients across Ireland, the UK and multiple international markets with expertise in complex construction environments, including the data centre and pharmaceutical sectors.

By joining IPAF, Fiontar Group demonstrates its commitment to supporting industry best practice and promoting the safe and effective use of powered access equipment, including Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, mast climbing work platforms and hoists.

Damien O'Connor, IPAF's Irish country manager, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Fiontar Group as our first international health and safety consultancy member. Their expertise in safety planning, risk management and complex construction environments brings valuable insight to the IPAF network."

He added: "As a consultancy working across major projects, their influence from the planning stage through to delivery will help strengthen best practice and support the safe and effective use of powered access equipment across the industry."

IPAF looks forward to working closely with Fiontar Group and engaging with its team as part of the wider IPAF network across Ireland and Europe. The Federation promotes safety standards and technical guidance for powered access equipment operators and users globally.

Karen Mulvey, commercial development director at Fiontar Group, said: "Joining IPAF is an important step for Fiontar Group as we continue to support contractors and clients working in complex, high-risk construction environments across Ireland and multiple international markets. Our team is committed to raising standards in health, safety and risk management."

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