Impact of Hong Kong’s Revised "Guidance Notes on Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms" on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Recommended Actions 1. Introduction In February 2026, the H
Buying a taller MEWP than needed doesn’t add safety—it adds cost, weight, and site risks. The safety margin is already engineered in.
International standards require MEWPs to have two control sets – platform and ground – with ground controls overriding platform controls.
CE for MEWPs: NB mandatory (Module B+D) per EN 280. Buyers: verify NB#, scope, new EU Reg 2023/1230 (2027). Avoid fakes.
Answer 12 questions before buying a MEWP: height, load, power, obstructions, ground, access, color, movement. This guide helps you specify the right machine and avoid costly mistakes.
