The Mobile Elevating Work Platforms is a theory and hands-on qualification workshop combines classroom instruction with operating techniques to train participants in the safe operation of Aerial Lifts in compliance with OSHA regulations and ANSI standards.<\/p>\n
The Aerial Lift title has been retired, this Qualification is now titled Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs); along with the new terminology for lifts is a new classification system. Previously, Aerial Work Platforms were classified by product type like scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc. MEWPs will now be classified into \u201cgroups\u201d and sub-divided into three \u201ctypes.<\/p>\n
Group classification is determined by whether the lift stays within the tipping lines or moves beyond the tipping lines. \u201cGroup A\u201d MEWPs move vertically but stay within the chassis or tipping lines, Scissor lifts are an example of this group. \u201cGroup B\u201d MEWPs can move beyond the machine\u2019s chassis or tipping lines (wheels or outriggers). Group B generally refers to boom lifts.<\/p>\n
MEWP Type is determined by whether the lift can travel when stowed or elevated and the location of the controls which allow such travel.<\/p>\n
Type 1 MEWPs can only travel with the platform in a stowed position.
\nType 2 MEWPs can travel elevated and is controlled from the chassis.
\nType 3 MEWPs can travel elevated and is controlled from the platform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-235840","courses","type-courses","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n