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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 298

12 April 2012

Load Sensing Device on MEWPs

Please see enclosed self-explanatory bulletin from AFI-Uplift Limited.

This bulletin explains what the load sensing device is designed to do, and why it will lock the MEWP if
you raise it into an obstruction.

Back in 2010 we had a MEWP touch the underside of the canopy which caused the Load Sensing
Device to lock the MEWP, leaving the engineer stuck in the basket for 15 minutes until he was able to
lower the basket.

Always ensure you are familiar with the emergency controls of the MEWP, and with our rescue
procedure P4.1.2.4.

If you require any guidance or clarification, please contact your Regional Operations Manager or direct
line manager.

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