Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
The Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Course covers various types of plant (MEWPS), including Scissor Lifts, Genie Boom and Cherry Pickers.
On completion of the course the Trainee will have established a good knowledge of theory and operational procedures for safe use of the MEWP.
The course also covers specific use of the safety harness as well as area and ground hazards.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operatives Responsibilities – Site Safety Awareness – PPE
Area Hazards – Risk Assessment & Stability
Harness Inspections
Rated Capacity – Safe Working Loads
Controls & Instruments – Pre Start Checks
Steering & Manoeuvring Operations
Remedial Practice
Specific Work or Operation Trainee
Operative Practical Assessment Test
Theory Examination
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
This course will usually take 1 or 2 days, for operatives with no experience or, who require refresher training.
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
3 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
Tractor & Trailer
The Tractor & Trailer 4×4 Course will provide the trainee with good knowledge of how the tractor works and of its gearing ratios and capabilities.
Hitching and steering with the trailer gives great perception in size and dimensions and gives appreciation of stability, crushing and blind spots which, all combined, compliment in making a safe operative.
Syllabus
The basic course syllabus includes…
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 & ACOPS
Operatives Responsibilities – PPE – Area Hazards
Pre-start Checks – Controls – Hydraulic Devices – Gearing Systems
Ground Stability – Safe Working Loads – Attachments
Manoeuvring – Stop / Start – Hitching Trailer
Dimensions – Trailer Type – Observation
Practical Use in the Workplace
Pre-use Test
Practical Test
Theory Test
Course closing summary
Duration
As with all our courses, we will adapt the course to suit the experience and number of candidates on the course, which may affect the duration.
Refresher Course: 1 day
Novice Operative Course: 3 days
Instructor Machinery Ratio
This course has an instructor – trainee – machinery ratio of…
6 x Trainees
1 x Instructor
1 x Tower Scaffold
