Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

Course Description 

When you cannot move work to ground level, mobile elevated work platforms, or MEWPs, such as aerial, scissor, and vertical mast lifts, may be an appropriate solution. Each type has unique characteristics and safety strategies you must be aware of. You will receive hands-on training about the specific equipment you will use. Still, this course will lay the groundwork by giving you an overview of some universal considerations for mobile elevated work platforms. This course is ideal for people who use or manage others who use mobile elevated work platforms. 

Course Objectives  

• Recognize types of mobile elevated work platforms and their use.
• Know how to prepare for safe mobile elevated work platform use.
• Recall mobile elevated work platform characteristics and safe operation principles.
• Know safe practices when working on mobile elevated work platforms.

Course Duration

14 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None