MEWPS FOR MANAGERS.
Operate legally and safely. MEWPs for Managers is aimed at those who plan, supervise or manage work at height with Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs).
ABOUT THE 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. This training course will help you answer these questions and prepare you to safely and effectively manage MEWPs on site.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
Core Professionals
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.
Critical Questions
- • 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?
QUALIFICATION
This course is about planning, supervising and managing the use of MEWPs, and not about operating equipment.
It ends with a written test that candidates must pass. Upon successful completion of the theory test, candidates will receive an IPAF certificate.
Those who hold a valid Powered Access Licence for operating equipment can have the MEWPs for Managers (MM) category added to their PAL Card.
eLEARNING
The eLearning version of the IPAF MEWPS for Managers course enables candidates to undertake the tuition in convenient sections and pass the online course at a time and place of their choosing, on compatible PCs and tablet devices.
It utilises sophisticated facial recognition across the online training and evaluation session to ensure the candidate’s identity and to prevent any attempt to obtain the qualification through fraudulent means.
“A large proportion of accidents are due to poor planning and management issues rather than operator error.”
Justine Lee, HSE Inspector, Construction Sector Safety Team (UK)
“Managers need to plan the work, select the right equipment and monitor the job. They need to involve their employees in adopting correct procedures and safe practices.”
Joy Jones, HSE Principal Inspector (UK)
“Successful candidates leave knowing how to plan and manage the whole MEWP operation. From selecting the ideal MEWP, assembling the right team, providing the correct protection and effectively planning for emergencies.”
Paul Roddis, Training Manager, IPAF
BOOK YOUR PLACE
To book this course, contact your nearest IPAF-approved training centre. Use our training centre locator at: www.ipaf.org/training.