Mobile elevating work platform MEWP - Revision history

Editor: moved Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) to Mobile elevating work platform MEWP

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moved Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) to Mobile elevating work platform MEWP

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Editor at 08:05, 3 December 2025

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	* Lift table.		* Lift table.
	* Lifting device.		* Lifting device.
		+	* Mast climbing work platforms MCWP.
	* Scaffolding.		* Scaffolding.
	* Scissor lift.		* Scissor lift.

Editor at 19:52, 2 December 2025

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	= Safety standard =		= Safety standard =

−	The revised British Standard BS 8460:2025 Safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) - Code of practice replaces BS 8460:2017 and has been fully updated to reflect BS EN 280-1:2022 and BS EN 280-2:2022. The document has been completely restructured, introducing a new process-based structure to help users plan, manage, and operate MEWPs more effectively. Key developments in the updated document include:	+	The revised British Standard BS 8460:2025 Safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) - Code of practice published in November 2025 replaces BS 8460:2017 and has been fully updated to reflect BS EN 280-1:2022 and BS EN 280-2:2022. The document has been completely restructured, introducing a new process-based structure to help users plan, manage, and operate MEWPs more effectively. Key developments in the updated document include:

	* A new end-to-end process map for MEWP safe use and a full reorganisation of the document around that workflow.		* A new end-to-end process map for MEWP safe use and a full reorganisation of the document around that workflow.

Editor at 19:51, 2 December 2025

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−	= In brief =	+	= Two types in brief =

	Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) are a types of 'plant', or equipment that facilitate working at height. They consist of a working platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operation.		Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) are a types of 'plant', or equipment that facilitate working at height. They consist of a working platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operation.
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	* Clarification on specific scenarios such as confined spaces, work near or over water, and keeping MEWPs separated from pedestrians and other workers.		* Clarification on specific scenarios such as confined spaces, work near or over water, and keeping MEWPs separated from pedestrians and other workers.
	* Two new annexes: one setting limits for hoist lift heights, and another explaining wind-speed considerations at height.		* Two new annexes: one setting limits for hoist lift heights, and another explaining wind-speed considerations at height.
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		+	= Variations in design =

	Some of the variations of MEWPs include:		Some of the variations of MEWPs include:
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	Also known as a lorry-mounted platform, a truck mount is often used for installing signage and telecoms systems, high-level maintenance, pest control, and so on. It can be moved between sites quickly and is ready to use straight away.		Also known as a lorry-mounted platform, a truck mount is often used for installing signage and telecoms systems, high-level maintenance, pest control, and so on. It can be moved between sites quickly and is ready to use straight away.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Cherry picker.		* Cherry picker.
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	* Work at height.		* Work at height.
	* Working platform.		* Working platform.
		+	* Work platform safety, new British Standards published.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 19:48, 2 December 2025

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	[[File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg\|link=File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg]]		[[File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg\|link=File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg]]
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		+	= In brief =

	Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) are a types of 'plant', or equipment that facilitate working at height. They consist of a working platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operation.		Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) are a types of 'plant', or equipment that facilitate working at height. They consist of a working platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operation.
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	There are two basic types of MEWPs – 'booms', such as cherry pickers, which have both static and mobile forms; and 'verticals', such as scissor lifts, that can also be static or mobile.		There are two basic types of MEWPs – 'booms', such as cherry pickers, which have both static and mobile forms; and 'verticals', such as scissor lifts, that can also be static or mobile.

−	Some of the variations include:	+	= Safety standard =
		+
		+	The revised British Standard BS 8460:2025 Safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) - Code of practice replaces BS 8460:2017 and has been fully updated to reflect BS EN 280-1:2022 and BS EN 280-2:2022. The document has been completely restructured, introducing a new process-based structure to help users plan, manage, and operate MEWPs more effectively. Key developments in the updated document include:
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		+	* A new end-to-end process map for MEWP safe use and a full reorganisation of the document around that workflow.
		+	* Updated and expanded guidance on risk assessment, wind considerations, use of MEWPs with fall-arrest equipment, and the addition of load-handling devices or accessories.
		+	* More detailed advice on choosing MEWPs equipped for integrated load handling, and new requirements for how such appliances should be operated and what training is needed.
		+	* Additional content covering machines with zone or motion-control features and clearer expectations for the competence of platform occupants and supervisors.
		+	* An added planning stage, plus enhanced recommendations to prevent trapping/crushing, ensure effective secondary guarding, and manage pedestrians while the MEWP is travelling.
		+	* Procedures for reinstating MEWPs that have been unused for a period.
		+	* Introduction of several new definitions relating to lifting equipment, rescue roles, pedestrian management, and temporary works.
		+	* Clarification on specific scenarios such as confined spaces, work near or over water, and keeping MEWPs separated from pedestrians and other workers.
		+	* Two new annexes: one setting limits for hoist lift heights, and another explaining wind-speed considerations at height.
		+
		+	Some of the variations of MEWPs include:

	=== Push around vertical (PAV) ===		=== Push around vertical (PAV) ===

Designing Buildings at 09:07, 27 October 2020

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	* Working platform.		* Working platform.

−	[[Category:~~Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 10:11, 10 February 2019

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	Also known as a lorry-mounted platform, a truck mount is often used for installing signage and telecoms systems, high-level maintenance, pest control, and so on. It can be moved between sites quickly and is ready to use straight away.		Also known as a lorry-mounted platform, a truck mount is often used for installing signage and telecoms systems, high-level maintenance, pest control, and so on. It can be moved between sites quickly and is ready to use straight away.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Cherry picker.		* Cherry picker.
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	* Types of crane.		* Types of crane.
	* Winch.		* Winch.
		+	* Work at height.
	* Working platform.		* Working platform.

−	[[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

Editor at 17:44, 25 May 2018

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	* Construction plant.		* Construction plant.
	* Forklift truck.		* Forklift truck.
		+	* How to use a ladder.
	* Lift table.		* Lift table.
	* Lifting device.		* Lifting device.

Editor at 15:09, 29 August 2017

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	* Scissor lift.		* Scissor lift.
	* Types of crane.		* Types of crane.
		+	* Winch.
	* Working platform.		* Working platform.

	[[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Products_/_components]]

Designing Buildings at 08:42, 18 July 2017

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	[[File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg\|link=File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg]]		[[File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg\|link=File:Mobile_elevating_work_platform_boom.jpg]]

−	Mobile elevating work platforms (~~MEWPs~~) are a types of 'plant', or equipment that facilitate working at height. They consist of a working platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operation.	+	Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) are a types of 'plant', or equipment that facilitate working at height. They consist of a working platform on an extending structure and chassis, with controls for operation.

	There are two basic types of MEWPs – 'booms', such as cherry pickers, which have both static and mobile forms; and 'verticals', such as scissor lifts, that can also be static or mobile.		There are two basic types of MEWPs – 'booms', such as cherry pickers, which have both static and mobile forms; and 'verticals', such as scissor lifts, that can also be static or mobile.