Lifting Operations - Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Safety Awareness
Short course
In Rotherham
Description
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Type
Short course
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Location
Rotherham
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Duration
1 Day
On completion of the course participants will be able to: Outline their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Identify other regulations, which apply to the M.E.W.P. Identify the cause of accidents and methods of prevention. Carry out pre use checks on the equipment. Operate the Mobile Elevated Work Platform in line with accepted standards of safe working practice. Suitable for: Courses for experienced operators and/or novices.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
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Course programme
To ensure operators can safely use mobile elevated work platforms.
Course Content
Session 1
*Introductions
*Accident prevention
*Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Session 2
*Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
*Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
*Company safety code
*Engineering principles - importance of pre use inspection and identification of parts to be inspected - what to look for - what action to take in the event of defects being found.
Session 3
*Routine daily service checks
*Emergency lowering systems
*Site safety assessment placing and operating the machine.
Session 4
*Written Test
*Operating Skills (Practical Assessment), Feedback
Course Duration:One day for experienced or two days for novices
Achievement Measurement
This course includes theoretical and practical assessments leading to certification on successful completion.
Additional information
Lifting Operations - Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Safety Awareness