Mobile Elevated Work Platform course

Target Group

Mobile elevated work Platform training for novice or experienced operators. Courses are held on clients premises.

Aim

To ensure operators operate the equipment safely and efficiently following best practice as published by IPAF.

Objectives

On completion of the course candidates will be able to:

• Outline their responsibilities under the relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Reduce and eliminate unsafe operating conditions
• Carry out pre-use and pre-use function tests of the equipment
• Understand the importance of correct selection of fall arrest equipment
• Be fully aware of the effects of suspension trauma and actions to adress it
• Succesfuly operate the equipment through multiple situations safely

Contents

• Accident prevention
• Legislation including HASAWA - PUWER - LOLER
• Inspection and routine daily maintenance
• Site assessments and setting up the equipment
• Fall arrest equipment
• Operating Skills
• Written and Practical assessment

Duration

1 Day refresher or 2 Day novice

Ratio

4:1

William Hackett Chains recommends refresher training every 3 years