Winners of IITD/FAS Training Company
of the Year 2008
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Training
MEWP training is now provided by the Phoenix Safety in both Dublin and Cork. We can travel and provide the training course at your premises to reduce any inconvenience to trainees.
Course Aim:
This course is designed for operators who do not hold a certificate or whose certification needs refreshing.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
- Operate an MEWP safely and correctly in accordance with the Manufacturer’s handbook.
- Identify their responsibilities under current legislation.
- Operate a MEWP safely - reducing the risk of injury to operators and others.
- Conduct pre-Inspection check on MEWP.
- Operate a MEWP correctly and access heights.
- Understand the duties of a MEWP operator.
- Know the specifications relevant to the operation of the MEWP e.g. safe working loads etc.
- Understand the potential consequences of their actions - using the MEWP.
- Refuel / recharge MEWP safely.
- Understand the relevance of identifying and recording maintenance or operating problems.
Course Content:
- Introduction to course – Legislation etc.
- Explanation, demonstration and practice in the correct procedures to adopt when operating a MEWP.
- Accidents – causes and prevention.
- Daily safety checks / inspection.
- Safe use of outriggers and stabilisers.
- Safe operating practices and safety video.
- Emergency procedures.
- Correct PPE selection & use.
- Battery charging & refuelling.
Training Methods:
Classroom presentation on multimedia, supplemented by videos, flipchart discussions and practical demonstrations throughout the course. Course handouts, training records, evaluation forms are also used.
Course Attendance:
- Maximum of 6 participants.
- 1-day course.
Who should attend?
All those who select, hire or work in MEWPS.
For further information please call us in Dublin or Cork or e-mail info@phoenixsafety.ie.
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