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MEWP

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Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP's) are widely used in the workplace and are replacing ladders and tower scaffolds as the preferred method of access. However operators are often asked to use these machines without being given any formal training, and as a result, they are not aware of the safety precautions required or of the individual capabilities of the MEWP itself.

MEWP Objective:

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Operate an MEWP safely and correctly in accordance with the Manufacturer's handbook
  • Clearly understand the causes of instability while operating an MEWP
  • Be able to carry out correctly, a pre-use inspection of the MEWP
  • Work safely at height
  • Understand fully the procedures for the emergency lowering of the MEWP in the event of an emergency

MEWP Programme:

  • Safety Law and the use of MEWP's
  • Basic types and specification of MEWP's
  • Hazards associated with MEWP's
  • Daily pre-use checks and maintenance requirements
  • Safety precautions while using MEWP's
  • Outriggers and Stabilisers
  • Barriers and Signs required
  • Importance of continuous observation
  • Positioning of the MEWP
  • Re-fuelling and Battery charging procedures
  • Raising and lowering the MEWP safely and correctly
  • Mounting and Dismounting the MEWP
  • Driving on inclines
  • Emergency Lowering Procedures
  • Theoretical Test
  • Practical Assessment
  • Ground Conditions
  • Oscillating Axles
  • Safe working at Height
  • MEWP stability
  • Safe Working Loads
  • PPE
  • Accidents

Who Should Attend the MEWP training:

This course is designed for participants to understand the engineering principles and safe operational practice of MEWPS.

MEWP Assessment / Certification

Certificate of Attendance

MEWP Duration:

1 Day

MEWP Participation:

Maximum of 10

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