IPAF MEWPs for Managers

MEWPs for Managers is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). The course can be completed via eLearning as a one day course. 

Companies that use MEWPs need to know what their management and legal responsibilities are and how to ensure the most effective use of MEWPs. This course covers what managers need to know for safe and effective use of MEWPs on site, including planning the job, conducting a risk assessment, selecting the right equipment for optimum cost-efficiency and mitigating all possible risks. 

In most countries there is a requirement for employers to train all employees who plan, supervise or manage work at height and the use of equipment for such work.

• Do you know what your legal obligations are?
• Have you selected the right machine for the job at hand?
• Who is operating MEWPs on your site and have they been trained and familiarised?
• Have you considered the potential hazards and taken preventive measures?

This training course will help you answer these questions and prepare you to safely and effectively manage MEWPs on site.

The course is aimed at employers, project managers, foremen and supervisors working in a broad range of industries such as construction, facilities management, retail, airports and arboriculture. Anyone who is responsible for planning and overseeing the use of MEWPs on their job site.