IPAF MEWP Types and Categories 2

Question 1

Which IPAF category would a push-around vertical personnel lift typically fall under?

Accepted Answer

Category 1a

Answer

Category 1b

Answer

Category 3a

Answer

Category 3b

Question 2

What distinguishes a Category 3b MEWP from a Category 3a MEWP?

Accepted Answer

3b machines can boom outwards while 3a machines only elevate vertically

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3b machines are diesel-powered while 3a machines are electric

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3b machines are larger than 3a machines

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3b machines require two operators while 3a needs one

Question 3

Under IPAF classification, what does 'MEWP' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Answer

Mechanical Elevator Work Platform

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Motor-driven Elevated Working Position

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Mobile Extending Work Platform

Question 4

A telescopic boom lift that is self-propelled and can drive while elevated would be classified as which IPAF category?

Accepted Answer

Category 3b

Answer

Category 1a

Answer

Category 1b

Answer

Category 3a

Question 5

Which British Standard applies specifically to the design and safety requirements of MEWPs?

Accepted Answer

BS EN 280

Answer

BS 7671

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BS 5975

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BS EN 1808

Question 6

An operator needs to use both a scissor lift and a boom lift on the same site. How many IPAF categories must they hold?

Accepted Answer

Two — one for each machine type

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One — any category covers all MEWPs

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Three — including a supervisory category

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Four — all categories are required on site