MEWP Boom and Scissor Lift

Overview

This course is for those who use or will be using a mobile elevated work platform (scissor or boom – vehicle mounted or self-propelled) in the land, marine, utility & construction industry.

Who should attend

Managers, supervisors & operators of any vehicle elevated work platform in across land, marine, utility & construction.

Course Aims & Objectives

To provide quality knowledge and skills to safely & competently use & operate a scissor or boom lift for either vehicle mounted or self-propelled mobile elevated platforms. All of our MEWP courses include harness, lanyard and suspension trauma training.

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with other types of information sources and relevant legislation
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
• Check all emergency lowering functions
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Configure the machine for travel
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level / rough ground and inclines in open and confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out accessing tasks
• Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height
• Travel with platform raised (where applicable)
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Certification

“NPORS” National Plant Operators Registration Scheme, or our own in house certification and photo ID cards.