what is mewp

16 May, 2018

What is MEWP? And Why Do you Need it?

Multiple industry sectors, trades persons and workers, have MEWPs as their 1st choice, due to their predominant characteristics of providing safety and efficiency when working at height.

The safest way to work at height! MEWPs are Mobile Elevating Work Platforms and amongst other names are also known as “Aerial Work Platforms”; different models & types are available e.g., Boom lifts, Scissor lifts, Vertical Lifts, Spider lifts and special MEWP models that provide safe and efficient solution for working at height. AWP have included in their construction and operating systems electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical features and components. Including multiple inbuilt safety systems.

Why MEWPS?

Multiple industry sectors, trades persons and workers, have EWPs as their 1st choice, due to their predominant characteristics of providing safety and efficiency when working at height. AWPs can be rented and purchased and can be provided with alternative power sources, reach and height variations, options to support workers performing specific tasks, alternative platform capacities, and platform sizes. Statistically supported, and with data sourced worldwide, MEWPs are the safest method for working at height. MEWPs are also highly maneuverable and efficient, resulting in them being the 1st choice for jobs to be done at height.

Manlift offers MEWP Training

Focused on Safety and efficiency for users of MEWPs, Manlift supports its customers by delivering the world’s most recognized training modules for AWP operators. IPAF “The International Powered Access Federation” ISO an approved training program; that delivers competent operators. Dedicated course programs are provided that tailor learning for operators to specific groupings. Manlift is an IPAF Certified Training Center that offers MEWP Training courses based on requirements. We have qualified IPAF Training instructors and a state of the art training facility.

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