MEWP Full day scissors, boom and safety harness

Course Suitable For:

Participants who would like the knowledge and confidence to operate the Scissors OR Boom lift safely, protecting both you and those around you.

Course Participants:

Max 8 Refreshers or 4 Novice.

Course Duration:

 Scissor lift is a half day course and boom lift is a half day course.

 To certify an operator on both is a one-day course. 

Course Content:

 Theoretical Training

• Relevant legislation
• Safety responsibilities of an operator
• Pre-shift inspection of a M.E.W.P.
• M.E.W.P. stability
• Battery care for battery powered or refuelling for diesel or gas powered

 Practical Training 

• Introduction to the M.E.W.P.
• Controls and instruments.
• Daily inspection, take-over and maintenance
• Start stopping and steering
• Simple corners and manoeuvring
• Operation of hydraulic controls
• Weight assessment
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Theory and practical assessment

Course Objectives:

To have the ability to operate safely and know the capability of a M.E.W.P, to assess tasks, and operate in a fashion that will: 

• Not harm him/herself or any one else
• Not damage any material, structure or vehicles he or she may come in contact with
• Be able to conduct a pre-shift check on a M.E.W.P. and report any defect found