Course length: 1 day depending on categories and experience

This programme is designed for the operators of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), for the renewal of PAL cards, or for those looking to learn how to operate MEWPs. This includes any scissor lifts and personnel lifts that can be driven driven whilst elevated (manufacturer specification permitting).

Course Objective

To instruct an operator to prepare and operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This includes any scissor lifts and personnel lifts that you can drive the machine while elevated (manufacturer specification permitting).

Participants

This programme is designed for the operators of MEWPs, renewal of PAL cards or for those looking to learn how to operate MEWPs. The course will consist of classroom based tutorials, demonstrations and practical and written tests.

Course content

• Health & Safety regulations and legislation

• Accident control and prevention

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Working at Height Regulations

• Operation and safe manoeuvre of machines

• Pre-use inspection

• Auxilliary and manual descent procedure

• Theory test and practical assessment

Key Learning Objective

By the end of the course, delegates will:

• Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations

• Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required, to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner, both in inside and outdoor environments

• Be aware of accident prevention and control

• Be aware of the need to refer to the machine operating manual

• Be aware of the needs regarding personnel protection