Manufacturers of Elevating Work Platforms Committee (MEWPC)

Overview 

he 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 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 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. 

Responsibilities  

The specific purposes of the MEWPC are:   

• To develop and publish industry best practices for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms which embody principles of simplification of sizes, consistency in terminology, and standardization of performances, certain mechanical features, and other characteristics.   

• To promote the common business interests of its members and of the industry as a whole.   

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

• 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.   

Membership  

Any member of AEM actively engaged in the design and manufacture of mobile elevating work platforms and auxiliary equipment within the United States or Canada is eligible for participation in the MEWPC.   

In addition, any member of AEM actively engaged in the following activities are also eligible:   

• Supplying parts, components, or equipment for mobile elevating work platforms and auxiliary equipment. 

• Supplying parts or equipment for systems utilizing such mobile elevating work platforms and auxiliary equipment. 

• Supplying machinery, equipment or other products used to manufacture such mobile elevating work platforms and auxiliary equipment. 

Quorum

A simple majority of member companies of the MEWPC present at the meeting shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of business.   

Representatives   

Multiple persons may represent a member company on the MEWPC.   

Voting  

Each member company possesses one vote, regardless of how many representatives from each company participate in the MEWPC. Except as otherwise required by AEM Bylaws, any matter presented at a meeting for the vote of the members shall be determined in accordance with the majority vote of those present and voting, in person, or by proxy.  In certain circumstances, closed ballot voting via email is allowed.   

Meetings   

An annual meeting of the MEWPC shall be held at a time determined by AEM staff and the members of the MEWPC. Notice that a meeting will be held, stating the time, place, and topic(s) to be discussed, shall be sent to each member of the MEWPC by AEM staff before the meeting is to be held. Additional meetings may be scheduled as necessary.    

Leadership  

The leadership of the MEWPC shall consist of a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a 2nd Vice Chair, each elected by a majority vote of the MEWPC to serve a two-year term.   

Upon completion of their term, the Chair is succeeded by the Vice Chair, the Vice Chair by the 2nd Vice Chair, and the 2nd Vice Chair by election of a majority vote of the MEWPC.   

MEWPC leadership shall meet with AEM staff to discuss the scheduling of meetings, develop meeting agendas, and bring forward any other issues to be discussed by the MEWPC.   

The Chair shall preside over all meetings of the MEWPC. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair shall preside. In the absence of both the Chair and the Vice Chair, the 2nd Vice Chair shall preside.   

Any member of the MEWPC shall have the right to nominate or serve in any leadership position.   

Amendments  

Roles & Responsibilities will be reviewed annually and may be amended or added to by a majority vote of the MEWPC, provided the amendments do not conflict with the AEM bylaws or the rules of order of S&PL.  

Resources and Documents

No resources or documents  are available at this time.