Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Course Content
Overview
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with an understanding of the need for accident prevention, safe operational procedures of the equipment. The responsibilities of the employers and employees duties. The course covers the main aims of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations.
Safe harness / lanyard selection, inspection, fitment and use.
Contents
Introduction – The need for training
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 2 & 7)
Safe systems of work
Understanding of the capabilities of the work platforms
Duties of the operator
Hazards and risks
Checks and inspections
Controls
Storage
Basic use of a safety harness and lanyards
Written assessment test paper
Practical section – operation of the work platforms
All MEWP courses cover the 3 elements required for completion of the Basic Operators Skills test.
Pre operational use checks / Theoretical Test / Practical Skills Test
MEWP Training Group Categories
Vertical Platform
3A Mobile Vertical Platform Lift - Scissor Lift
Boom Platform
3B Mobile Articulated Boom Platform Lift - Cherry Picker
Static platform
1A Static Vertical Lift - Can't drive elevated
1B Static Boom Lift - Can't drive elevated
Novice
For the new operator with no experience. Starting from the ground up and encompassing all aspects of machine understanding, operation and safety.
Experienced
Shorter duration course for trainees with prior operating experience and familiarisation with the equipment.
Refresher
For the previously trained and certified operator. The Safety Refresher is designed to assist with compliance of Health & Safety Regulations and insurance requirements.
Conversion
For converting currently trained operators from one machine category to another i.e conversion from Vertical to Boom Lift.
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