1 Day Course
This one day course provides safety training and assessment to ensure candidates can safely operate MEWPs in line with regulations. This course includes both boom and scissor lift.
MEWPs are now widely used in the workplace. They are replacing traditional methods such as ladders and scaffolding for moving goods or operating at heights – including window cleaning to warehousing.
Operators must learn the safety precautions required and the various safe use of the MEWP itself. They must be able to identify and address the hazards of operating MEWPs in different environments.
The common use of MEWPs in a variety of workplaces clearly indicates the need for training in the safe use of MEWPs.
Who Should Take This Course
Anyone who operates, or works from a MEWP. MEWP Spotters.
Course Objectives:
The aim of our four day training course is to provide you with the knowledge and practical capabilities to operate the wheeled loading shovel safely within your working environment. Once you have completed and passed the course you will receive a certificate in training for Loading Shovel (wheeled).
Candidate Requirements:
Passport Photo.
Current Safe Pass.
Personal Protective Equipment.
Evidence or Proof of experience (Over six months) i.e. Letter from employer.
Participants must at least 18 years of age.
Training Methods:
Classroom based PowerPoint Presentation.
Practical assessment of operating under the supervision & direction of our highly experienced instructor.
Additional Information:
Max number of participants: 6
Course Content Theory:
- Duties of operator
- Pre- Shift inspections & maintenance of machine.
- Hazards associated when operating the MEWP.
Course Content Practical:
- Inspections before use.
- Candidates must demonstrate safe operation and control of MEWP.
- Travel & manoeuvring of MEWP.
- Working the MEWP at heights.
- Emergency procedures in case of MEWP malfunction.
- Wearing of correct PP.E
- Recognition of approved hand signals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturers instructions in accordance with the operator handbook, other information sources and applicable legislation (PUWER, LOLER).
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Set the loading shovel for travel.
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground, both in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Carry out excavations from an embankment of different materials and form stockpiles and ramps.
- Ensure load integrity and security.
- Clean, spread and level differing types of material.
- Load various types of materials into receptacles, such as vehicles, hoppers and so on.
- Place the loading shovel in an out-of-service condition.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.
Certification
ASL Safety & Training / RTITB Certification.