Manufacturers of Elevating Work Platforms Committee (MEWPC)
Mission
The Manufacturers of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms Committee (MEWPC) is a voluntary committee within the Construction Equipment Council (CEC) of the Safety & Product Leadership (S&PL) department of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). The MEWPC’s activities shall be subject to the bylaws, regulations, and policies of AEM and the rules of order of S&PL.
The mission of the MEWPC is to promote and further the interests of the MEWPC on issues related to safety, standards and regulations, statistics and market data, education, public policy, and the improvement of the overall industry’s image.
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Develop and publish industry consensus standards for contractor pumps and auxiliary equipment.
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Promote the common business interests of MEWPC members and the industry as a whole.
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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.
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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.
Scope
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.
The specific purpose of the MEWPC is:
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To develop and publish industry best practices for MEWPC which embody principles of simplification of sizes, consistency in terminology, and standardization of performances, certain mechanical features, and other characteristics.
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To promote the common business interests of its members and of the industry as a whole.
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To pursue activities may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.
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To 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 to encourage compliance.
Meetings
At the minimum the MEWPC will meet as a minimum once a year.