IPAF MEWPS for Managers

The IPAF MEWPS for Managers training course consists of 100% theory instruction including:

• Machine classification
• Types of powered access equipment and how to select the correct one for the job
• Planning and supervising the use of MEWPS
• How to implement effective control strategies and accident prevention
• Learn what factors to consider before entering a hire contract
• Recognise how inspection, pre-use and the daily maintenance of machines is vital to protect your organisation
• Use of powered access machines
• Health and safety at work act 1974
• Provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998
• Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998
• Management of health and safety at work regulations (MHSWR) 1999
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) at work regulations 1992
• Work at height regulations 2004
• Additional regulations
• (CDM) Construction design and management
• (RIDDOR) the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995
• (COSHH)
• The control of substance hazardous to health regulations to 1988 mobile elevating work platforms – operator (driver) training BSISO 18878:2004
• BS 8460:2005 safe use of MEWPS – code of practice
• Delegate assessment of understanding

The IPAF MEWPS for Managers training course is for site managers, senior project managers and supervisors who prepare for and safely co-ordinate various types of powered access MEWPS (mobile elevated work platforms: cherry pickers, lorry mounted booms and scissors, scissor lifts, trailer mounted booms and PAV's) within their control. IPAF (The International Powered Access Federation) is the industry recognised body and authority for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPS) and powered access equipment. This includes cherry pickers, scissor lifts, push around verticals (PAVs) and or access platforms.

IPAF Certificate issued on completion of course.