Cherry Pickers and scissor lifts. Vehicle mounted or self-propelled
his course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely operate a MEWP. Participants will be able to Drive and operate the MEWP safely
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This MEWP training course (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) is for anyone who is required to operate a MEWP (Scissor Lift, Cherry Picker, Work Platform etc) as part of their workplace duties. Our practical based course will teach trainees how to safely operate the machinery as well as give them a good grounding in their health and safety obligations as an operator.

Relevant Legislation
Roles and responsibilities
MEWP categories
Identify main components/ functions/operating controls
Location and operation of all controls
Basic principles of the drive motor and its systems
Rated capacity
Pre-start precautions and procedures
Hydraulics
Method of using outriggers or other stability devices
Planning and preparing for specific work activities
Basic control techniques
Daily Inspection
Manoeuvring: steering
Drive and manoeuvre the MEWP safely and correctly, inside or outside a building
Safe operating methods and hazards
Be aware of the needs regarding personal protection
Lanyard and Harness
Stability
Theory Test
Practical Test