Mobile Elevating Work Platforms: Aerial and Scissor Lift Safety
Learning objectives
- Identify MEWPs, common MEWP hazards, and the responsibilities workers have to operate MEWPs safely
- Distinguish between different MEWP classifications
- Recognize how MEWP safety standards apply to different classifications, models, and sizes of MEWPs
- Outline the risk assessments and inspections used to identify potential hazards prior to operating an MEWP
- Explain the work practices necessary to operate an MEWP safely
Course overview
This lesson provides workers with an awareness of the precautions and work practices required to operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) safely. The lesson by itself does not authorize the use of MEWP equipment; instructional and practical training specific to each MEWP is required.
- 25 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English , Spanish
Course Outline
- MEWP Overview
- Types of MEWPs
- Pre-Assessments and Inspections
- Safe Operation
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910.67 - Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
- 29 CFR 1910.333 - Selection and Use of Work Practices
- 29 CFR 1910.502 - Fall Protection
- 29 CFR 1926.269(g)(2) - Fall Protection