IPAF MEWP Types & Categories

Question 1

What does MEWP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Mobile Elevating Work Platform

Answer

Mobile Elevated Working Pole

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Mechanical Elevated Work Position

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Mobile Electric Work Platform

Question 2

What does IPAF stand for?

Accepted Answer

International Powered Access Federation

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International Platform Access Federation

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Industrial Powered Access Forum

Answer

International Platform and Access Foundation

Question 3

What is the difference between a Category 1 and Category 3 MEWP in the IPAF classification system?

Accepted Answer

Category 1 MEWPs are static (non-self-propelled) and Category 3 are self-propelled

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Category 1 are small and Category 3 are large

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Category 1 are for indoor use and Category 3 for outdoor

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Category 1 are scissor lifts and Category 3 are boom lifts

Question 4

What is the difference between a suffix 'a' and suffix 'b' in the IPAF category system (e.g. 1a vs 1b)?

Accepted Answer

Suffix 'a' indicates a vertical-only platform; suffix 'b' indicates a platform that can travel in any horizontal direction from its base

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Suffix 'a' is for indoor and suffix 'b' for outdoor

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Suffix 'a' is for scissor lifts and suffix 'b' for boom lifts

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Suffix 'a' has a lower SWL than suffix 'b'

Question 5

Which IPAF category covers a self-propelled boom lift?

Accepted Answer

3b

Answer

1a

Answer

1b

Answer

3a

Question 6

Which IPAF category covers a static scissor lift (non-self-propelled)?

Accepted Answer

1a

Answer

3a

Answer

1b

Answer

3b