IPAF TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is primary guarding? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅foot pedal or a button has to be pressed before
being able to operate the machine.
What is 'secondary guarding'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Device fitted to a MEWP to further reduce risk of
entrapment or provide alert for risk of entrapment
What is an 'active oscillating axle'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Axle on chassis of self propelled MEWP
which moves in a controlled manner to ensure that all wheels remain in contact with the ground
What is 'passive oscillating axle'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Axle on the chassis of a self propelled MEWP
which moves freely during travel with the MEWP's elevating structure in a limited and defined
configuration to ensure that within the limits of oscillation all wheels remain in contact with the ground
What are five hierarchies of rescue from height? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Use Primary control in cage
2. Use Auxiliary controls in cage
3. Use Ground Primary Controls
4. Use Ground Auxiliary controls
5. Use Mid air rescue
What is minimum safety distance for working safely near overhead electricity lines? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅7m Exclusion zone 400kv
6m 132kv
3m 11kv & 31kv
1m 230/400v from cables
What is 'Hydraulic ramping'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The machine might not stop immediately when a
controller is released
What is 'SIOPS'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Sustained Involuntary Operation Protection System
, When inspecting label plates on MEWP what 7 things should you for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Dates/
expiry dates
2. Serial Number
3. SWL
4.Weight of machine
5. Max wind speed
6. Gradeability
7. Maximum Slope Angle
In WAHR what is working at Height described as? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Any place at above below
ground level, with a risk of injury if you fall from that place
WAHR 2005 explain the need for a risk assessment when working at height. When is this required ? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅All working where the us a risk of injury
Why are ground conditions so important ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ground conditions are important for
the stability of the MEWP. Unsafe conditions could lead to loss of life
What seven ground conditions should you be aware of? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Sloping or uneven
surfaces
2. Proximity to excavations, soft ground or un compacted fill
3. Weather conditions , waterlogged or frozen soil
4. Underground services i.e manhole, drain
5. Paved areas, curbs and edgings
6. Suspended floors
7. Voids e.g cellars, basements, vaults
What three things should you be aware of in relation to ground conditions ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1.
Weight if MEWP
What is primary guarding? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅foot pedal or a button has to be pressed before
being able to operate the machine.
What is 'secondary guarding'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Device fitted to a MEWP to further reduce risk of
entrapment or provide alert for risk of entrapment
What is an 'active oscillating axle'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Axle on chassis of self propelled MEWP
which moves in a controlled manner to ensure that all wheels remain in contact with the ground
What is 'passive oscillating axle'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Axle on the chassis of a self propelled MEWP
which moves freely during travel with the MEWP's elevating structure in a limited and defined
configuration to ensure that within the limits of oscillation all wheels remain in contact with the ground
What are five hierarchies of rescue from height? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Use Primary control in cage
2. Use Auxiliary controls in cage
3. Use Ground Primary Controls
4. Use Ground Auxiliary controls
5. Use Mid air rescue
What is minimum safety distance for working safely near overhead electricity lines? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅7m Exclusion zone 400kv
6m 132kv
3m 11kv & 31kv
1m 230/400v from cables
What is 'Hydraulic ramping'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The machine might not stop immediately when a
controller is released
What is 'SIOPS'? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Sustained Involuntary Operation Protection System
, When inspecting label plates on MEWP what 7 things should you for? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Dates/
expiry dates
2. Serial Number
3. SWL
4.Weight of machine
5. Max wind speed
6. Gradeability
7. Maximum Slope Angle
In WAHR what is working at Height described as? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Any place at above below
ground level, with a risk of injury if you fall from that place
WAHR 2005 explain the need for a risk assessment when working at height. When is this required ? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅All working where the us a risk of injury
Why are ground conditions so important ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ground conditions are important for
the stability of the MEWP. Unsafe conditions could lead to loss of life
What seven ground conditions should you be aware of? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1. Sloping or uneven
surfaces
2. Proximity to excavations, soft ground or un compacted fill
3. Weather conditions , waterlogged or frozen soil
4. Underground services i.e manhole, drain
5. Paved areas, curbs and edgings
6. Suspended floors
7. Voids e.g cellars, basements, vaults
What three things should you be aware of in relation to ground conditions ? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅1.
Weight if MEWP
