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10 Key Points when operating MEWPs

1. Take a basic ‘common sense’ overview of the site
2. Read JSA/JHA/SMS for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

3. Ensure the driver has valid IPAF certificate for the type of machine being operated

4. Check the machine is safe before moving it
5. Survey the area where the MEWP will move to, and the route it will take

6. Ensure the banksman understands his/her responsibilities and is wearing the correct PPE

7. Ensure that hand signals are agreed and understood before moving the MEWP
8. Ensure a constant line of sight between the banksman and driver

9. Park the MEWP safely and check that the site manager is happy with its location
10. Remove the key, store safely and record location on site paperwork

To view the first film in this series – Lock Out, Tag Out, which covers the safe isolation of energy
sources – please visit our online video vault at www.xmostrata.com/videos/index.php

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