This video proves why training on machines is so important

Here at C&D we train around a dozen people every month in the use of MEWPs and we always advocate that the training is the first part of getting the experience needed to drive machines every day. During the training course we also cover harness use and the need to clip onto the relevant point in the basket of the MEWP as you never know when you might hit bumpy ground, which could easily eject you from the basket.

This brief film clip shows a MEWP operator (who was NOT trained by C&D) demonstrating clearly why you need to wear a harness when driving a MEWP.