IPAF MEWP's Operator Training

Introduction

Based on IPAF’s (International Powered Access Federation) Operator’s Safety Guide and all relevant national and international safety standards, this course covers Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP’s) such as Scissor Lifts, Self Propelled Booms, Trailer Mounted Booms, Personnel Lifts, Van and Truck Mounted Booms and some special categories.

The IPAF approved course is recognised by CITB and HSE and satisfies the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and the Provision and the Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

The Powered Access Licence card (PAL) is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive

(HSE) and the Major Contractors Group (MCG) and is valid for 5 years.

All MEWP operators should have attended a recognised operator training course. It is important for employers and others responsible for selecting, specifying and managing MEWPs on site to understand the risks associated with the use of a MEWP and take adequate precautions to eliminate or control those risks.

Operators using material handling attachments should have received additional training in accordance with the attachment manufacturer’s recommendations.

If you own, hire or otherwise operate or control the operation of MEWPs (e.g., as principal contractor), you have duties under health and safety law.

Aims 

The course will enable trainees to become competent to drive MEWP’s safely in the

correct manner. Learning skills such as pre-inspection and the correct operation of equipment will help avoid potential accident situations.

The Course includes:

• Introduction and Pre-Course Theory Test

• MEWP categories

• Structural Parts

• Regulations - ISO 18878, European,

HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, MHSW,

WAHR, RIDDOR

• Pre-Use Inspection/Handovers

• Safe Operating Methods and Hazards

• Theory Test

• Practical Training

• Practical Assessment

• Licence Renewal

• Course Evaluation

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.