MEWP Operations

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.

All MEWP operators should have attended a recognised operator training course. On successful completion of the course they will receive a certificate, card or ‘licence’, eg IPAF’s, Powered Access Licence (PAL) or Construction Skills’ CPCS card, which clearly identifies the bearer and lists the categories of MEWP they are trained to operate. This document can be updated as the operator undergoes further training. You should check the expiry date of the training licence or card.

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.

Extract taken from HSE website

To attend the Use of MEWP (Scissor & Boom) course on 17 October 2008, please contact Harpreet now.

You can also view our other forthcoming courses.