‍Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

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About The Course

The Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Course covers various types of plant (MEWPS), including Scissor Lifts, Self Propelled Boom and Cherry Pickers.

‍On completion of the course the Trainee will have established a good knowledge of theory and operational procedures for safe use of the MEWP.

‍The course also covers specific use of the safety harness as well as area and ground hazards.

  • The basic course syllabus includes...

    ‍Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS

    ‍Operatives Responsibilities – Site Safety Awareness – PPE

    ‍Area Hazards – Risk Assessment & Stability

    ‍Harness Inspections

    ‍Rated Capacity – Safe Working Loads

    ‍Controls & Instruments – Pre Start Checks

    ‍Steering & Manoeuvring Operations

    ‍Remedial Practice

    ‍Specific Work or Operation Trainee

    ‍Operative Practical Assessment Test

    ‍Theory Examination

    ‍Course closing summary

    Scissor Lifts 3b

    Scissor Lifts 3A

  • As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.

    ‍This course will usually take 1 or 2 days, for operatives with no experience or, who require refresher training.

  • This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of...

    ‍3 x Trainees

    ‍1 x Instructor

    ‍1 x Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

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