MEWP training

Lesson 1 • Key Components and Terminology

Introduces structural and mechanical components common to all MEWPs. Accurate terminology is required for safe communication and equipment inspection.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory Framework Overview

Summarises the regulatory landscape governing MEWP operation, including employer duties and operator responsibilities. Connects compliance requirements to practical daily operation.

Lesson 3 • MEWP Classification Systems

Covers the international classification of MEWPs by group, type, and subtype. Enables operators to correctly identify any machine they encounter on a job site.

Lesson 1 • Exclusion Zones and Traffic Management

Covers the establishment of safe exclusion zones around operating MEWPs. Integrates pedestrian and vehicle traffic control into the overall risk plan.

Lesson 2 • Common MEWP Hazards

Catalogues the primary hazard categories associated with elevated work platforms. Awareness of these hazards is the prerequisite for all risk control strategies.

Lesson 3 • Risk Assessment Process

Guides operators through a structured risk assessment methodology applicable to any MEWP task. Produces a documented risk profile that informs the safe work method.

Lesson 4 • Site Survey and Environmental Factors

Teaches operators to assess the physical environment before deploying a MEWP. Environmental conditions directly affect equipment selection and safe operating limits.

Lesson 1 • Inspection Principles and Frequency

Establishes when and why inspections must occur, including daily, weekly, and post-incident checks. Connects inspection frequency to equipment reliability and operator safety.

Lesson 2 • Structural and Mechanical Checks

Covers visual and tactile inspection of the MEWP's structural and mechanical systems. Identifies defects that compromise load-bearing integrity or movement control.

Lesson 3 • Control and Safety Device Testing

Teaches functional testing of all controls and safety devices prior to use. Confirms that emergency systems will perform correctly when needed.

Lesson 4 • Defect Reporting and Tagging

Establishes the process for reporting defects and taking faulty equipment out of service. Prevents unsafe machines from being operated by subsequent users.

Lesson 1 • Ground Condition Assessment

Teaches operators to evaluate and prepare ground surfaces before positioning a MEWP. Unstable ground is a leading cause of tip-over incidents.

Lesson 2 • Outrigger and Stabiliser Deployment

Covers the correct sequence for deploying and retracting outriggers and stabilisers. Proper deployment is critical to maintaining the machine's stability envelope.

Lesson 3 • Positioning for Safe Reach and Access

Addresses optimal machine positioning to achieve required reach without exceeding stability limits. Reduces the need for repositioning at height.

Lesson 1 • Correct Harness Donning and Anchor Use

Teaches the step-by-step process for putting on a harness and connecting to a certified anchor. Incorrect donning negates the protective function of the system.

Lesson 2 • Harness Selection and Inspection

Covers the selection of appropriate full-body harnesses and pre-use inspection procedures. A defective harness provides no protection in a fall event.

Lesson 3 • Fall Protection Hierarchy for MEWPs

Applies the hierarchy of controls specifically to fall protection in MEWP operations. Establishes guardrails as primary protection and harnesses as supplementary.

Lesson 1 • Working Safely Within the Platform

Covers safe behaviour and positioning while working inside an elevated platform. Reduces the risk of falls, ejection, and platform overloading.

Lesson 2 • Working Near Overhead Hazards

Focuses on identifying and managing risks from overhead power lines, pipes, and structures. Electrical contact is among the most severe MEWP hazards.

Lesson 3 • Platform Controls and Movement Techniques

Teaches smooth, deliberate use of platform controls for elevation, rotation, and travel. Controlled movement prevents sudden load shifts and structural stress.

Lesson 4 • Adapting to Changing Site Conditions

Prepares operators to reassess and respond when site conditions change during operation. Dynamic hazard recognition prevents incidents caused by complacency.

Lesson 1 • Incident Reporting and Investigation

Establishes the process for reporting and investigating MEWP incidents and near-misses. Thorough investigation prevents recurrence and supports regulatory compliance.

Lesson 2 • Emergency Lowering Procedures

Teaches the use of ground-level emergency controls to lower a stranded platform. Ground operators must be trained to act when the platform operator cannot.

Lesson 3 • Suspension Trauma and Post-Rescue Care

Explains the physiological dangers of suspension in a harness and the correct post-rescue protocol. Improper post-rescue handling can cause serious secondary injury.

Lesson 4 • Rescue Planning and Pre-Task Briefing

Covers the development and communication of a rescue plan before elevated work begins. A pre-planned rescue reduces response time and prevents secondary injuries.

Lesson 1 • Fitness to Operate

Addresses physical and mental fitness requirements for safe MEWP operation. Impairment from fatigue, medication, or illness directly increases incident risk.

Lesson 2 • Legal and Ethical Operator Duties

Defines the legal obligations and ethical responsibilities of a trained MEWP operator. Operators understand that authorisation carries personal accountability for safe conduct.

Lesson 3 • Maintaining and Renewing Certification

Covers certification validity periods, renewal requirements, and records management. Operators must proactively manage their credentials to remain authorised.