Safe use of mobile elevating work platforms (UK)

Categorieën: Algemeen, Hoogwerker
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Over cursus

Working safely with mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) starts with proper preparation. In this online theory course, you learn the differences between categories 1A, 1B, 3A and 3B and what to consider before and during use.

 

You learn how to recognise hazards, assess the work area and carry out pre-use checks. The course also covers operation and essential safety rules, giving you the theoretical foundation for safe and responsible use in practice.

Wat ga je leren?

  • After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Recognise the different MEWP categories.
  • Understand data plates and safety labels.
  • Assess the workplace, supporting surface and weather conditions.
  • Recognise risks of falls, overturning, entrapment and collisions.
  • Explain pre-use checks and safe working methods.
  • Describe what to do during faults and emergencies.
  • Identify key requirements for transport, parking and maintenance.

Cursus inhoud

Safe use of mobile elevating work platforms
Across 24 chapters, you will learn how to select, inspect and safely use a suitable MEWP. Topics include loading, inclination, wind, electrical hazards and fall protection. The course also covers travel, loading and unloading, parking, maintenance and emergency procedures.

  • 1 What is a MEWP?
  • 2 What is a MEWP used for?
  • 3 Categories 
  • 4 Occupational safety and responsibilities
  • 5 Data plate and safety labels
  • 6 Load, outreach and stability
  • 7 Wind and weather
  • 8 Workplace preparation and outriggers
  • 9 Electricity and overhead lines
  • 10 Pre-use checks
  • 11 Trips and falls
  • 12 Overturning
  • 13 Entrapment and collision
  • 14 Operation and communication
  • 15 Site travel and public roads
  • 16 Loading and unloading
  • 17 Towing, lifting and transport
  • 18 Parking step by step
  • 19 Accidents and near misses
  • 20 Emergency procedures
  • 21 Maintenance
  • 22 Electric machines
  • 23 Diesel machines
  • 24 Pneumatic machine
  • Safe use of MEWPs examination
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