This course provides the user with the expertise and hands on experience required to operate various types of mobile elevating work platforms. As well as being a necessary on-site requirement for many employers/contractors, MEWP training teaches you the fundamentals that are required to operate access machinery safely.
MEWP Training is an mandatory for those who work with mobile elevated work platforms. MEWP Training (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) is a 1 Day Course designed for new and experienced Mobile Elevated Work Platform operators, who wish to gain certification or update their previous skills and renew their certification. There is significant risks to operating the machinery including dealing with the public and working at a height as well as entrapment among others.
CourseContent.
Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 & 2007 Regulations.
MEWP maintenance
Introduction to controls
Stabilities
Observation Skills
Safety Harness Training
Harness inspection, lanyard anchor points wearing of harness.
Use of P.P.E.
Working at height
Awareness of electricity in work areas.
Falls
Changing stabilities at height.
Daily pre-use checks and maintenance
Re-fuelling and battery charging procedures
Emergency procedures
Practical Test / Theory Test.
On completion of this course participants will:
Operate an MEWP safely in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook
Clearly understand and mitigate all risks while operating an MEWP
Carry out a pre-use inspection of an MEWP
Work at height safely on an MEWP
Understand the procedures for lowering the MEWP in an emergency
Time
It takes 1 day to complete this course.
Location
Nationwide
Certification
Once you have successfully completed Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training, you will be issued with an MEWP ticket that is valid for 3 years.
This course can be also delivered on-site and tailored to your business needs. Our team establish, drive and consistently deliver high quality training and services. All our tutors and trainers are fully qualified and registered with relevant authorities and accrediting bodies. Contact us for more details.