Safe MEWP Operation Training

Safe MEWP Operation Training Ensuring Safety in Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operations

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Safe MEWP Operation Training in Abu Dhabi, UAE

What is MEWP?

A Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is a flexible, mobile machine tailored for the safe elevation of personnel and gear to designated heights. Often seen in sectors such as construction, maintenance, and cleaning, a MEWP is essential when tasks demand working at elevated positions.

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Types Of MEWPs

  •  Scissor Lifts
  • Boom Lifts (Cherry Pickers)
  • Vertical Mast Lifts
  • Trailer Mounted Lifts
  • Spider Lifts
  •  Telescopic Boom Lifts

Course Overview

Join our Safe MEWP Operation Training to get a clear understanding of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). If you’re in construction, maintenance, or warehousing, this safety course is for you. Learn the basics of MEWPs and how to use them safely. With our focused safety training, you’ll be ready to tackle high-level tasks confidently and securely.

Aims & Objectives

This course will ensure that the trainee gain required knowledge

  • To become familiar with legislative requirement(s) for MEWP operations and usage.
  • To protect yourself from injuries involving MEWP machines.
  • Safe Procedure for using power access platform.
  • Responsibility of User.
  • Inspection Procedure.
  • Operation Procedures.

Target Audience & Pre-Requisite

This safety course is suitable for individuals proficient in their roles and looking to work at either Offshore or Onshore locations within the UAE. If you're gearing up to operate or work around MEWPs in these environments, our specialized safety training is a must-have for ensuring seamless and secure operations.

For attending our MEWP safety training, attendees should have completed a model training specific to the type of MEWP they'll be using. This ensures a foundational understanding, making our safety course even more impactful.

Course Duration: One Day

Course Content

The course consists of Theoretical & Practical Knowledge in the following areas :

  • Why do we do this Training?
  • Responsibilities of User
  • Operator Manuals
  • Hazards/Dangers
  • Types of MEWP machines
  • Lifting Principle
  • Inspection and Maintenance
  • Pre-Start Inspection
  • Workplace Inspection
  • Control During Operations
  • Electricity (Power line contact)
  • Working at Height
  • Unsafe Practices
  • Precautions from other moving equipment
  • Entanglement and Fire Hazard
  • Assistance to Operator
  • Safety Precautions before operation
  • Practical

Assessment

Written Test & Practical Demonstration

Certification & Validity

Upon successfully completing the MEWP safety training, participants will receive the TTI Card & Certification. This certification, validating your expertise in safety procedures, remains valid for one year from the training date.