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Mobile Elevating Work Platform Training
Also know as an Aerial Lift (Boom, Scissor, Personnel lifts)!
Course Description:
This program is designed to instruct MEWP operators in the safe operations of a Mobile Elevating Work Platform. This course consists of classroom training, video presentation, written exam, hands-on training that includes site hazard evaluations, pre-operation equipment inspection, equipment function test and an operations performance evaluation of each operator. This course will cover the 3 main types of MEWPs used in construction, manufacturing and general industry - Articulating Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, and Personnel Lifts (manual/push-around lifts).
A written test, a hands-on performance evaluation and a “Certificate of Completion” Photo I.D. wallet card will be given to each participant upon successful completion of this course. Employers will receive a roster list and course evaluation forms.
Re-Training is every 4 years.
Course Materials Provided:
- MEWPs Safety Handbook.
- Certificate of Training Wallet Card.
Minimum Class Size: 5 students
Maximum Class Size: 12 students
Time: 3 1/2 to 4 Hours
(depending on class size and student experience)
Cost: Call for Pricing
**Must have equipment (boom, scissor, and/or personnel lifts) on site for the hands-on training portion of this course.
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Course Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:- Identify the various types of MEWPs, their
applications, use of harnesses, and tie-offs.- Identify hazards associated with MEWP operations.- Conduct a site inspection, pre-start equipment
inspection and an operations function test.- Demonstrate through a written exam and
hands-on training their understanding of safe
MEWP operations.
Topics to be discussed:
- The most serious accidents associated with
MEWPs.
- Responsibilities of a MEWP operator.
- Hazard recognition.
- Different types of MEWPs.
- Site Inspections, Pre-Start Inspection, Operations
Function Test, Operator Evaluation.
Construction & General Industry.
All classes are taught in English.
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