Question 1

What is a MEWP?

Accepted Answer

MEWP stands for Mobile Elevating Work Platform. It includes spider lifts, truck mounts, cherry pickers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts used for working at height.

Question 2

How do I choose the right MEWP for my project?

Accepted Answer

Consider working height required, horizontal outreach, access width constraints, ground conditions, and weight restrictions. Use MEWPHUB's filter tools to compare specifications from 300+ verified machines.

Question 3

What is the difference between a spider lift and truck mount?

Accepted Answer

Spider lifts are compact tracked machines ideal for confined spaces and indoor use. Truck mounts are vehicle-mounted platforms offering greater height and outreach for outdoor applications.

Question 4

What is the Risk Assessment tool?

Accepted Answer

The Risk Assessment tool provides 19 pre-populated MEWP hazards with severity and likelihood scoring. Cover road transport, mechanical failure, manual handling, weather, electrical, ground conditions, PPE, towing, and more. Export professional PDFs.

Question 5

What is the Emergency Rescue Procedure?

Accepted Answer

Basket to basket rescue procedure for truck mounted platforms over 30 metres. Covers operator requirements, rescue authorisation, setup checklist, and emergency contacts. Export PDF for records.