MEWP/Cherrypicker Training

MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training - Course Overview) Qualify in 1 day

Scissors Lift Training (Max 6 people, 1 Day)

Self Propelled Boom (Max 6 people, 1 Day)

Vehicle Mounted up to 26 metres (Max 6 people, 1 Day)

IPAF approved Training Instructor

Combined course (any 2 of above) (Max 6 people,1 Day)

Introduction

MEWP's are widely used in the workplace and are replacing ladders and tower scaffolds as the preferred method of access. However operators are often asked to use these machines without being given any formal training, and as a result, they are not aware of the safety precautions required or of the individual capabilities of the MEWP itself.

We offer courses on the following equipment

• Scissor Lift (SL)
• Self Propelled Boom (SPB)
• Vehicle Mounted Platform up to 26 metres (VMP26)
• Combined course covering any 2 of the above categories of MEWP

On Successful completion of the course
delegates will be able to:

• Operate an MEWP safely and correctly in accordance with the Manufacturers handbook
• Clearly understand the causes of instability while operating an MEWP
• Be able to carry out correctly, a pre-use inspection of the MEWP
• Work safely at height
• Understand fully the procedures for the emergency lowering of the MEWP in the event of an emergency

The course content will include;

• Legislation and the use of MEWP's
• Basic types and specification of MEWP's
• Hazards associated with using MEWP's
• MEWP Accident Analysis
• Daily pre-use checks and maintenance requirements
• Safety precautions while using MEWP's
• Positioning of the MEWP
• Re - fueling and Battery charging procedures
• Raising and lowering the MEWP safely and correctly
• Emergency Procedures
• Evaluating Ground Conditions
• Practical and Written Test