This course is designed for workers who are already trained in mobile elevated work platform use and require recertification or refresher training. This course is for those responsible for the safe operation of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP’s). Safe equipment operation and prevention of injury is the focus of this course. Participants must have fall protection certification and will be trained on the employers MEWP only.
Duration: 4 Hours
Method of Instruction: Classroom/Practical Exercises
Max Class Size: 6 Students
EOCP CEU's:
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NOTE: All courses can be tailored to include company specific information
Course Outline / Syllabus
Phase 1 – Theory Review
- The rules and regulations applicable to aerial lift operation.
- Variations of equipment types.
- Main parts of the Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP).
- Leverage, capacity and stability of the main parts, and their function.
- Understanding equipment safety.
- Fall protection and when it is needed.
- Inspections.
- Travel & set up.
- Fuels, batteries and equipment issues.
- Parking, shutdown and refueling.
Phase 2 – Theory Exam
- A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.
Phase 3 – Practical Training
- Trainees are shown the pre-use inspection, safe operating procedures, and parking/shut-down
procedures and then given the opportunity to practice while being coached by the instructor.
Phase 4 – Practical Evaluation
- Once trainees have reached a minimum skill level, they are individually evaluated using the
equipment. - Following the evaluation, trainees are debriefed and given the opportunity to address any concerns
or questions they may have regarding their training.