Learn to operate MEWPs safely and efficiently with our trained and certificated instructors.
Safe driving skills – This course has been approved by I.T.S.S.A.R. and meets the requirements of Regulation 9 of the Provision and Use for Work Equipment Regulations. The course is validated by the application of the nationally accepted form of competence test.
Telescopic, Boom and Scissors
Learn to operate the MEWPS safely and efficiently with our trained and certificated instructors.
Mobile Elevated work platforms (MEWPS) provide a safe way of working at height. This course enables delegates to acquire skills and knowledge required to safely and efficeintly operate MEWPS, such as cherry pickers, boom or scissor lifts.
All courses are conducted on site in the surroundings that the delegates will be familiar with and on equipment that they will be operating.
Our course
- Legislation and summary of regulations
- Types of mobile platforms
- Personal Protectice Equipment (PPE)
- Operation mode/travelling mode
- Prohibited uses
- MEWP hazards
- Safety precautions to reduce risk
- Weather, wind speed, and it’s effects (Beaufort Scale)
- Handling materials
- Daily visual checks
- To describe the different types of MEWP
- To be able to choose the correct MEWP for the job
- Written and practical test
Location
On your site
Duration
1 day