Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)

Course Overview

Our Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) training course is to provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to operate various types of MEWPs efficiently and safely. 1 day courses are available for beginners, while experienced operator can avail of our 1/2 day refresher course.

MEWP Types include:
Mobile Scissor Lift
Mobile Boom Lift
Vehicle Mounted Boom Lift

Note: Course can be combined to cover any or all of the above types of MEWPs and Trainees can also include our Harness Training Course with this MEWP Training Course if required.
We also provide training.

Course Objective

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify their responsibilities while operating a MEWP
Conduct pre-inspection checks on MEWPs
Operate an MEWP safely and correctly
Refuel / recharge a MEWP safely

Course Requirements

In order to partake in this course, participants must meet the following requirements:
Be over the age of 16.
Be medically fit to operate machinery.
Have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. (i.e. Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest.)
Have a good level of English.

Course Content

Introduction.
Health & Safety Legislation
Accident Prevention & Control
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Operating Demonstration & Practice
Pre-Use Checks & Daily Maintenance
Emergency Procedures
Operating Capacities & Limitations
Fall Protection Equipment
MEWP Spotter Duties