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Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training

Number of Participants:  8 Trainees Timeframe: 1 Day

MEWP Course Covers:

Scissors Lift Training (Max 8 people, 1 Day)

Self Propelled Boom (Max 8 people, 1 Day)

Vehicle Mounted up to 26 mtrs (Max 8 people,1 Day)

IPAF approved Training Instructor

Combined Course (any 2 of above) (Max 8 people,1 Day)

Introduction

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.

We offer MEWP Training on the following equipment

Scissor Lift (SL)

Self Propelled Boom (SPB)

Vehicle Mounted Platform up to 26 metres (VMP26)

Combined course covering any 2 of the above categories of MEWP

On Successful completion of the course, delegates can

Operate an MEWP safely and correctly in accordance with the Manufacturers handbook

Clearly understand the causes of instability while operating an MEWP

Carry out correctly, a pre-use inspection of an MEWP

Work safely at height

Understand fully the procedures for the emergency lowering of the MEWP in the event of an emergency

MEWP Course Content Includes;

Legislation and the use of MEWP's

Basic types and specification of MEWP's

Hazards associated with using MEWP's

MEWP Accident Analysis

Daily pre-use checks and maintenance requirements

Safety precautions while using MEWP's

Positioning of the MEWP

Re - fueling and Battery charging procedures

Raising and lowering the MEWP safely and correctly

Emergency Procedures

Evaluating Ground Conditions

Practical and Written Test