Mobile Elevated Work Platform
Course Details
The aim of the course is to ensure that operators become competent in the safe use of Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) by gaining the necessary skills and knowledge when operating a MEWP. This course covers both: boom lift and scissor lift machines.
Certification & Assessment
Operatives who successfully complete the course will be Certified in Mobile Elevated Work Platform which covers boom and sissor lift machines. It is valid for 3 years
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for those that need the knowledge and skills to safely operate Mobile Elevated Work Platforms in the workplace in accordance with legislation.
Course Objectives
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Understand the different types of MEWP
- Understand the hazards of MEWP use
- Demonstrate appropriate pre-use checks on an Mobile Elevated Work Platformsand complete a checklist
- Use the correct anchor point on an Mobile Elevated Work Platform and don an appropriate safety harness
- Maneuverer an MEWP safely – raising, lowering, traversing appropriately
Course Programme
Course covers the following:
- Legislation
- Daily inspections of machine
- Functions of controls
- Safe use of machine around site
- Certification and testing of machine & attachments
- Terrain and associated hazards
- Loading dumpers/trailers
- Transport of machine to and from site
- Practical Test
- Theory Test