Get Back to Bascis to stay safe
28 February 2020
Get back to basics to stay safe: Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS) are designed to provide safe access for temporary work at height – but they are only a safe option if the work is planned and managed appropriately.Accidents can be prevented, through proper planning, risk assessment, and management and supervision of work at height, including operation by trained and familiarisation operators. IPAF’S ‘Back to Basics’ campaign identifies six recognised potential hazards that must be considered if accidents are to be prevented.
These hazards can be avoided if users and operators follow essential safe-use practises. Assess Ground Conditions: Always check ground conditions as part of your site assessment to ensure proper MEWP selection, identify potential hazards, develop control measures, and provide the operator with warning and instructions before using the machine.
Avoid Crushing Hazards: It is essential users and operators identify obstacles that may pose a crushing hazard in any direction of movement with the work platform. Follow the best practice guidance to avoid trapping and crushing injuries in a MEWP available from IPAF’S website www.ipaf.org/safe.
Prevent Unauthorised Use: Consider using a machine capable of reading a Smart PAL Card so that only trained operators can activate machines. After use, always leave the machine in a safe and secure place and remove the key.
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