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MEWPs (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms) Courses
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.
Course content
- 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 (PUWER, LOLER).
- 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.
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