Courses
MEWPs
Course Programme
-
Location:
Customer Site
-
Duration:
One Day
-
Course Aim:
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), more worker deaths are caused by falls from height than any other kind of incident in the UK. Falls from mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) account for around 30 fatalities each year. Designed for those who operate and use MEWPs, this course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to operate this equipment safely, protecting both you and those around you.
-
Course Objective:
Topics Covered:
- Introduction
- Health & Safety legislation
- Basic types and specifications of MEWPs
- Safe working loads
- Outriggers & Stabilisers
- Traveling in operational mode
- Main duties of the operator
- Safety precautions
- Daily checks
- Maintenance
- Safety equipment
- Barriers and signs
-
Who is this course for:
For any operative who is required to operate and control the movements of a mobile elevated work platform to enable them to undertake work at height
-
On Completion:
Candidates will receive a three-year certificate
