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OPERATIONS & SAFETY
What qualifications are needed to operate a spider MEWP?
Expert Answer
In the UK, you need an IPAF Category 1b (Static Boom) licence. Most professional construction sites and insurance providers require this. It ensures the operator knows how to stabilise the unit and handle emergency lowering procedures.
Source: Matt Dean, The Spiderlift Nerd
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