MEWP Safety Training or Mobile Elevated Work Platforms are also referred to as Elevated Work Platforms (EWPs). The use of MEWPs has been a major factor in the reduction of falls accidents in the workplace, and in many cases, the use of an MEWP is the safest solution to enabling temporary work at height.

However, the use of MEWPs is not risk free. There are many potential hazards associated with the use of MEWPs.

About the training video:

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating MEWPs safely and in so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

This comprehensive MEWP safety program covers:

• Types of MEWPs
• Pre-Operational Checks
• General Guidelines
• Hazards, including:
  • Tipping
  • Collapses
  • Trapping and Crushing
  • Falls
  • Electrical Hazards
  • Object Falling from Height
• Control Measures