
Aims:
To teach each candidate thelegislation, skills and knowledge to competently operate a mobile elevated working platform.
To make the candidate competent in the safe control and handling of the MEWP whilst undertaking a range of operations.
Make the candidate aware of the problems associated within stability and handling while undertaking a range of operations.
Objectives:
Demonstrate competence in:
• Familiarisation of component parts
• Pre-use safety inspections
• Controls of the MEWP
• Safe working procedures
• Statutory regulations
• Emergency descent operation
• Start up and checks (base)
• Connecting of harness lanyard
• Start up and checks (on board)
• Steering & handling
• Safe positioning
• Problems of instability
