This course is aimed at employees who are required to use Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) as part of their work activities. This is a fully accredited course from the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).

Equipment categories include: Scissor Lift, Self-Propelled Boom, Trailer-Mounted Boom, Vertical Personnel Platform, Van & Truck Mounted Booms and Harness training.

Training for Scissor Lifts and Self-Propelled Boom takes place at our Training Centre in Doncaster or on-site subject to suitability of location. Where training is only required for 1 machine there is a maximum of 6 delegates. Training on both machines has a 4 delegate maximum.

For all other machines, training can take place at a location of your choice (machinery provided by the customer).

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Contents:

►Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
►Limitations of MEWPS
►Controls, Safety Devices and Warning Alarms
►Routine Inspection and Servicing Requirements
►Preparation for Work on a MEWP
►Ground and Site Conditions
►Safe Operating Techniques
►Emergency Lowering Procedures
►Manufacturers Instruction Manuals
►Fall Arrest/Restraint Equipment
►Practical Operating Test
►Multiple Choice Test Paper

Certification: Upon completion of the course a certificate and photo ID card will be issued and valid for 5 years. A log book will be issued and requires completion for any future IPAF course.