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IPAF training - 1-3 day - Hampshire - In-house - Request dates

Hampshire

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Cost: On request

Duration 1-3 Days dependent on machine type(s)

COURSE ENTRY CRITERIA

As the assembly and use of MEWPs can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high bloodpressure, epilepsy, fear of heights/vertigo, giddiness/difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.

If you have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about your fitness to use MEWPs, you must bring them to the attention of your employer. This need not preclude you from using MEWPs, provided your employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties you may have.

AIMS

To instruct an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and to obtain an IPAF MEWP Operators Licence.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the operator will:

Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety regulations.
Be aware of accident prevention and control.
Be aware of the needs regarding personnel protection.
Be aware of the need to refer to the machine Operating Manual.
Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required, to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner, inside and outside a building.

THEORY

The operator should know:
The pre-use checks and daily maintenance to be carried out prior to commencing work.
The correct and safe method of operating the specific machine.
The correct emergency procedures, capacities and limitations to enable safe operation.

Selection and use of fall protection equipment covering as a minimum anchorage points in platforms, harness standards, explanation of fall arrest, lanyard types, harness inspection, use and correct fitting, rescue procedures, current recommendations [HSE & IPAF H1/05/05].

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