Manufacturers of Elevating Work Platforms Committee (MEWPC)

Product Focus

The Manufacturers of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Committee (MEWPC) is comprised of manufacturers of scissor-type, boom-type and personnel-type work platforms (devices that are manually propelled or self-propelled, designed to position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, to work locations above and/or below the supporting surface. The MEWPC focuses on industry issues including National and International standards, safety training and industry awareness.

Mission

The mission of the The Manufacturers of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Committee is to promote and further the interests of the Manufacturers of Elevating Work Platforms Council on issues related to safety, standards and regulations, statistics and market data, education, public policy, and the improvement of the overall industry’s image.

• Develop and publish industry consensus standards for contractor pumps and auxiliary equipment.

• Promote the common business interests of MEWPC members and the industry as a whole.

• Pursue such other activities as may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.

• Influence, compile, disseminate, and promote knowledge and information regarding industry standards and international, national, state, & local governmental rules and regulations which may apply to the products and their use in order to encourage compliance.

Operation

The Manufacturers of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Committee shall have the responsibility to identify, evaluate and communicate within the industry, issues concerning technical standards development, pending regulations and other issues that could impact member company crane equipment products and to provide an avenue for formulating the required industry position and action.
This shall be accomplished by receiving and evaluating information from various sources including AEM member companies.
The committee shall be responsible for determining the priority of each issue using an “importance vs. ability to influence” methodology and for creating the documentation concerning the issue. A member of the committee will be assigned as the principal contact person for each issue.

Membership

AEM member companies who have interests in the manufacture of scissor-type, boom-type and personnel-type work platforms (devices that are manually propelled or self-propelled, designed to position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials are invited to participate on the MEWPC committee.

Meetings

Schedule two to three face-to-face or Webex meetings per year. 

Resources & Documents