Mobile elevating work platform does not refer to all bucket trucks, vehiclemounted aerial lifts and boom trucks. All aerial lift or elevating work platform operators must obtain an operators training certification from an appropriate training vendor prior to operating mewp equipment. You mention that the american society of mechanical engineers asme b56. Licence to operate a boomtype elevating work platform training. Mobile elevated work platforms mewp ap safety training. Provide clear information and training to employees. Mobile elevating work platforms best practice guidelines site safe. Operators must receive extensive training on the use of the system and machine manufacturer. Mobile elevating work platform preuse inspection checklist. You must always follow the manufacturers instruction manual. There are two basic types of mobile elevating work platforms. Mobile elevating work platform mewp, safety measure, virtual. Chassis the integral part of the aerial platform that provides mobility and support for the elevating assembly. Safe operation of an elevating work platform learning.
The operators manual must be kept with the mewp in a weather proof container. Mobile elevating work platforms mewps are useful but complex pieces of. A 2 minute clip from a 19 minute workplace safety training video on elevated work platform safety. Attachment 3 example of an industrial equipment training certification. Pedestrian employees in the area should be made aware of the hazards they could encounter from work being performed overhead and to observe barricaded areas for their own.
The swl will be shown in the ewps operating instructions manual, and must. It was in 2015 that ansi adopted the term of mobile elevating work platform, or mewp. New mewp training standards for 2020 osha safety training. Mobile elevated work platforms mewps is a new standard designed to improve and enhance safety equipment standards to be similar to the international standards. Completes required training and demonstrates proficiency in safe. Check that the operators manual, decals are in place and legible, and that the operator has. However, there have been many serious incidents where ewp operators have been trapped or crushed between the basket. The elevating work platform must be used in accordance with the operating manual o. Elevating work platform association information sheets. The operating manual must be kept with the elevating work platform o.
Elevating work platforms must be engineered and tested to meet the requirements of the applicable national standards of canada standard o. Mobile elevating work platforms operators safety guide. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program final 2018 page 2 of 40 table of contents click on. The new ansi a92 mobile elevating work platform mewp includes design, safeuse, and training standards. The clause applies for the purposes of section 19 of the act to a person conducting business or undertaking or pcbu this could be the trainer 2. The elevating work platform safety checklist aids in the inspection process of the elevating work platform to ensure maximum safety during operation. A vehiclemounted elevating work platform with a telescopic or extensible boom. An individual operating a boomtype elevating work platform must be able to plan the job, conduct routine checks, and setup, operate, shut down and secure elevating work platforms. Mobile elevating work platforms mewps can provide temporary elevated workspaces as an alternative to ladders or scaffolding. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program university of california berkeley file. Mewps will now be classified into groups and subdivided into.
The requirements of mobile elevating work platforms apply to workers as. Never allow the weight on the work platform to exceed the manufacturers load rating. Aerial work platforms environmental health and safety. Elevating work platform safety in construction ontario. Previously, aerial work platforms were classified by product type like scissor lifts, boom lifts, etc. Elevating work platforms that are not in proper operating condition as determined by either the operator or project management shall be immediately removed from service until repaired. A person who has acquired through training, qualification, experience or. Purpose the bucket truck safety training program is intended to help prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities that may be caused by. Means a person who, is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance, is familiar with this act and the regulations that apply to the work, and has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace section 11 of the ohsa. Any time there are problems or malfunctions that affect safe operations or safety systems on the elevating work platform. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program final 2018 page 2 of 40 table of contents click on any heading in the table of contents to be taken to it. Mewps are designed to provide a safe work platform. Work together with other employers sharing the same work place. Creating a mewp safe use plan with new the ansi a92.
Elevating work platforms, or ewps, are important for work at height. A manually propelled, integral chassis, elevating work platform with a. The ohio state university elevated work safety program. Along with the new terminology for lifts is a new classification system. An elevating member, the lower end of which is so attached to a rotating or nonrotating base that permits elevation of the free end in the vertical plane. Mobile elevating work platform preuse inspection checklist operator. Learning guide for operators of elevating work platforms. Competent person an individual who, because of training and experience, is capable of identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions in powered platform installations and of training. Safe operation of an elevating work platform learning guide for. Ensure that safety systems designed to stop collapsing are maintained and not bypassed. This information sheet is aimed at those who select, specify, manage and operate mobile elevating work platforms.
Elevating work platforms whether working in confined spaces or on uneven surfaces, sunbelt rentals can take you to the heights you need with our elevated work platforms ewp and. Mewp operators by law must have received adequate training for the category of. Aerial work platforms awps will be replaced by mobile elevating work platforms mewps. Operator training and mewp safeguards design as measures to prevent. The elevating work platform must be inspected daily by a trained worker o. Technical guidelines for mobile elevated work platform mewp. This includes general liftplatform safety in combination with handson field training. Safework sa ewp information sheet aug 2016 pdf 225. Vehiclemounted elevating and rotating work platforms. Selection and management of mobile elevating work platform. Due to the potential hazards of working at height, the american national. Vehiclemounted elevating work platform manually propelled elevating work platform aerial lift operator safety program office of risk management and security services july 2016. Elevating work platforms safety guidelines for the live. If alarm sounds, follow the instructions in the operators manual.
Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program final 07012014 page 6 of 41 boom. Elevating work platform training brisbane ticket ewp. Safe operation of an elevating work platform learning guide for operators of. Mobile elevating work platforms mewps ansi standards. Pdf a virtual reality pilot study towards elevating work platform. Vehiclemounted elevating and rotating work platforms 29cfr1910. All of these activities will be taught by our highly knowledgeable trainers through written and practical teachings at our onsite training. Elevating work platform association of australia po box 4 mona vale nsw 1660 freecall no. Aerial lift and elevating work platform safety program.
An elevating member, the lower end of which is so attached to a rotating or nonrotating base that permits. Regulations the construction projects regulation o. Operate the equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Aerial work platforms have been renamed and are now called mobile elevating work platforms or mewps. Safe use plan guidance 7 rescue plans for mobile elevating work platforms mewps are designed and manufactured to include fall protection in the form of platform guardrails, and the ansi.
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