Any company that uses Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) needs to know what its management and legal responsibilities are when it comes to allowing employees to operate MEWPs.

Under UK health and safety legislation, specifically the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Work at Height Regulations 2005, employers are required to provide working at height training to all employees who plan, supervise and manage work at height and the use of any equipment for such work.

Recommended System Requirements:

  • An up to date web browser e.g. Chrome or Firefox
  • Strong internet connection (3Mb+)

This course places particular emphasis on training delegates in the planning, supervision and management of the use of MEWPs by employees, including conducting risk assessments.

There is also an in-depth session on the regulations and current legislation surrounding the use of powered access machines. The course includes a section which will enhance your understanding of the different types of MEWPs.

The course does not cover how to operate MEWPs; this is included in the IPAF Operator Training Course.

Course Outline:

  • MEWPs
  • Regulation and current legislation refresh, including:
  • PUWER – Provision and Use of Work Equipment
  • LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
  • MHSWR – Management of Health & Safety at Work
  • PPERW – Personal Protective Equipment at Work
  • WAHR – Work at Height Regulations
  • RIDDOR – Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences.
  • BS8460 – Safe Use of MEWPS

What you’ll learn

  • How to plan, supervise and manage the use of MEWPs
  • How to select the right equipment to mitigate all possible risks
  • Current legislation surrounding the use of powered access machines

This course is entirely theory so there is no need for any PPE.

This course is suitable for all delegates including novices. You do not need to have completed the IPAF operator course before doing the MEWPs for Managers course.

Once booked, please refer to your booking confirmation/joining instructions for full details.