Public Trainings - Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – MEWPs
Course Description –
This training is designed to be general in nature since it covers safe operating procedures for all types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms. It is expected that operators will follow established familiarization procedures prior to operating models not specifically addressed during this training.
This course consists of five key areas of learning and proficiency demonstration. We are going to talk about terminology and applications, responsibility, safety, operation and finish with Hands-On. In this course, we will discuss the importance of safe operation and responsibilities of a professional Mobile Elevating Work Platform operator, and the skills and techniques that can be used to ensure safe operation and incident prevention. The curriculum includes safe operation, inspection, basic components, refueling, battery care, and different types of MEWPs. Class includes videos, lectures, facilitated student discussion, demonstrations, skill testing, and written testing in accordance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910 Subpart F.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- OSHA Standards for MEWPs 1926 & 1910
- Equipment Inspection
- ANSI Standard A92 update
- Operator’s Responsibilities
- Safe Operation
- Platform & Dynamic Terrain Sensors
- Training Requirements
- Fueling & Charging
Who Should Attend?
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms -MEWPs training is intended for workers in construction, building development, and other related fields. This course will provide knowledge and skills to current operators, future operators, managers, and supervisors of elevated work.
CEU’s –
Participants will receive a course completion certificate and earn .6 Continuing Education Units from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DS/DW/WW02099013) upon successful completion of the course.