IPAF MEWPs for Managers

As a Manager you must be able to demonstrate your competence to plan, supervise and manage the use of MEWPs. Failure to do so could result in fines or even a custodial sentence. Our IPAF MEWPs for Managers Course will prepare you for MEWP projects within your business.

Course length: 1 full day

Course objective

To instruct a Supervisor or Manager in what is required to prepare for and safely co-ordinate various types of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) within their control.

Course content

• Machine classification
• Types of machines
• Regulations
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Operator (Driver) Training BS ISO 18878:2004
• BS 8460:2005 Safe Use of MEWPs
- Code of Practice
• Practical view of machine (optional)
• Delivery of machines
• Theory test
• Course evaluation

Key learning objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
• Understand the importance of pre-use checks and of the daily maintenance carried out prior to commencing work
• Understand the regulations relevant to MEWP usage
• Use the correct emergency procedures, capacities and limitations to enable safe operation
• Correctly select MEWPs
• Correctly select fall protection equipment

Who should attend

Anyone who supervises or plans working at height. The course consists of classroom based tutorials, demonstrations, practical
and test.

PPE Required: Yes
Training Delivery: At our training centre or on-site