Mobile Elevated Work Platforms - MEWPs

1 Day Course

Course Objectives

• Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
• Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources i.e. duties charts, and applicable legislation.
• Explain all relevant documentation.
• Explain all displayed information on the machine.
• Carry out pre-start and running checks.
• Carry out emergency lowering procedures.
• Operate controls from ground level, and from within the working platform.
• Manoeuvre/travel the MEWP involving tight turns and limited access, using both forward and reverse motions.
• Travel the MEWP with the platform in a raised position (self-propelled only.
• Position the platform up to maximum working height.
• Keep within safe working parameters.
• Place the machine in an out-of-service condition.
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter

Who are the courses for?

Anyone who uses or will be using a mobile elevated work platform (scissor or boom – vehicle mounted or self-propelled) in the land-based industries or construction industry.