IPAF MEWP Types and Categories

Question 1

Which IPAF category covers a static vertical MEWP (non-mobile) such as a mast-climbing work platform?

Accepted Answer

Category 1b

Answer

Category 1a

Answer

Category 3a

Answer

Category 3b

Question 2

A cherry picker that can boom out horizontally as well as move vertically, and is vehicle-mounted, falls under which IPAF category?

Accepted Answer

Category 3b

Answer

Category 1b

Answer

Category 3a

Answer

Category 1a

Question 3

What does the 'a' designation signify in IPAF MEWP categories such as 1a and 3a?

Accepted Answer

The machine is statically operated

Answer

The machine is articulated

Answer

The machine can only travel when stowed

Answer

The machine has all-wheel drive

Question 4

Which type of MEWP is most commonly associated with IPAF Category 3a?

Accepted Answer

Self-propelled scissor lift

Answer

Trailer-mounted boom lift

Answer

Vehicle-mounted cherry picker

Answer

Push-around vertical mast lift

Question 5

An operator holds a PAL Card for Category 3b. Which of the following machines are they licensed to operate?

Accepted Answer

Self-propelled boom lifts

Answer

Scissor lifts only

Answer

Any MEWP regardless of type

Answer

All scissor lifts and all boom lifts

Question 6

What is the standard validity period of an IPAF PAL Card?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

10 years