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27 August 2026

Who Needs IPAF 3A and 3B Training for MEWPs in the UK
This guide explains who typically needs IPAF 3a and 3b MEWP categories, using real-world roles and tasks to clarify when each applies. It outlines the differences between scissor and boom lift work, when both categories or alternatives like 1B or PAV are relevant, and how this links to UK competency, compliance, and practical training options.
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3 August 2026

Why choose powered access? Real-world benefits over scaffolding for fast, safe work at height

24 June 2026

Do You Need to Wear a Safety Harness On a Boom Lift?

24 June 2026

Is a Hard Hat Required On a Boom Lift?

27 February 2026

What is a Genie Lift Used For?

24 February 2026

How Much Does IPAF Training Cost?

16 February 2026

How Long Does IPAF Training Last?

27 January 2026

Can Two People Be On a Boom Lift?

3 December 2025

What Types of Lanyard Are Acceptable for Use On a MEWP?

3 December 2025

How to Work Safely At Height During the Winter Season

9 October 2025

What Personal Protective Equipment Is Required for Operating MEWPs?

3 October 2025

Access Platforms Explained: A Straight-Talking Guide for UK Sites

22 September 2025

A Day in the Life of an IPAF Trainee

19 September 2025

How to Choose the Right Scissor Lift for the Job

19 September 2025

Scissor Lift Safety Tips: How Safe Are Scissor Lifts?

19 September 2025

Can Scissor Lifts Be Used Outside?

19 September 2025

Diesel vs Electric Scissor Lifts: Which Should I Choose?

19 September 2025

What Are Low-Level Access Platforms?

19 September 2025

How Do Cherry Pickers Work?

19 September 2025

What Are the Different Types of Cherry Pickers?

19 September 2025

Do Cherry Pickers Need an MOT?

11 September 2025

What Does LOLER Inspection Mean?

30 July 2025

What IPAF Training Course Do I Need?

21 July 2025

What are the Common Risks of Operating a MEWP?

21 July 2025

Scissor Lift vs Cherry Picker: What’s Best for You?

14 April 2025

Scissor Lift Hire Guide: Everything You Need to Know

14 April 2025

Cherry Picker Hire Guide: Everything You Need to Know

3 March 2025

Our Guide to Scissor Lifts

3 March 2025

The Benefits of an Electric Cherry Picker or Scissor Lift

3 February 2025

Our Guide to Cherry Pickers

3 February 2025

What Can Cherry Pickers Be Used for?

13 December 2024

IPAF Training: Everything You Need to Know

13 September 2024

Choosing the Right Access Equipment for Your Project

12 September 2024

How to Create An Eco-Friendly Warehouse Environment?

29 July 2024

Scaffolding vs Cherry Pickers: What’s the Difference?

11 July 2024

Download the latest IPAF Safety Report 2024

9 July 2024

Are Powered Access Platforms Environmentally Friendly?

28 May 2024

Powered Access Platform Safety Guide

3 May 2024

Our Guide to Maintaining Your Powered Access Platform

11 April 2024

Should I Buy or Hire a Powered Access Platform?

5 March 2024

What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Powered Access Platform?

29 February 2024

Reduce Your Fuel Costs with Energy-Efficient Platforms

21 February 2024

What Can MEWPs Be Used for?

2 January 2024

What Are the Different Types of MEWPs?

18 December 2023

What Training is Required to Work Safely on a Platform?

24 October 2023

Types of Powered Access Solutions

24 October 2023

Access Equipment and MEWPs: What’s the Difference?

24 October 2023

What are Mobile Elevating Work Platforms?

8 November 2022

Hybrid Powered Access Platforms: Everything You Need to Know

12 October 2022

How to Become an IPAF Instructor

12 October 2022

IPAF Training FAQs

12 October 2022

Is IPAF Training a Legal Requirement?

12 October 2022

What is IPAF Training & What Does it Cover?

12 October 2022

IPAF Training vs PASMA Training: What’s the Difference?

3 December 2021

On the First Day of Winter, Star Platforms Gave to Me…. Top Tips to Stay Winter Ready!

5 November 2021

Download Our Latest Powered Access Selection Guide

1 July 2021

Download the latest IPAF Safety Report

3 June 2019

Product Focus: Niftylift HR17N Articulating Boom Lift

29 April 2019

The Rise in the Hire of Low-Level Powered Access Platforms

29 March 2019

Product Focus: Skyjack SJ16 Electric Mast Lift

7 March 2019

Niftylift’s Sustained Involuntary Operation Prevention System (SiOPS®)

27 February 2019

Product Focus: Dingli JCPT 1612DC Scissor Lift

27 January 2017

Product Focus – Niftylift HR28 Hybrid

31 May 2016

New Access Products – Skyjack 8841RT

26 May 2016

New Access Products – Manitou 160ATJ

11 May 2016

New Access Products – JLG Toucan 8

28 April 2016

New Access Products – Manitou 200ATJ

21 April 2016

New Access Products – Niftylift HR12 4X4