Transcript Giles Councell Audit Programme Manager International

Get the right MEWP for the job
Chris Smith
IPAF Auditor
International Powered Access Federation Ltd
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Get The Right MEWP For The Job
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Introduction
The Benefits of Powered Access
The Law
Assessing the Risk
Choosing the Right MEWP
Operator Training
Familiarisation
International Powered Access Federation
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Legislation Advice
Health & Safety Advice
The Law Relating to MEWPS
Insurance
Training Programmes
IPAF Terms and Conditions for Rental Companies
Accident Procedures
Publications & General Information
IPAF is around
for a good
reason!
The Benefits of Powered Access
• Powered access equipment has been designed to
enable people to work safely, more productively and
comfortably at height
• It can be used in a wide range of applications, both
inside and outside buildings and structures
The Benefits of Powered Access
•Meets commercial pressures to reduce project time
scales - where speed, convenience and safety are
prime concerns
•Using Powered Access means personnel can work
faster as the can remain at height from one section to
another
•Powered Access is one of the safest, most productive
and economical forms of work at height to use
•Automation can avoid accidents caused by human
error
The Benefits of Powered Access
•Powered Access is extremely ergonomic and avoids
unnecessary strain injury
•Easier to manoeuvre, removing the need for manual
handling
•Access to working platform extremely straightforward
•Variable working heights
•Lowers level of fatigue short and long-term
The Law
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require:
• An assessment to be carried out before starting any
work at height
• Work must be properly planned and organised
• When choosing the most suitable work equipment,
you must follow the fall protection hierarchy.
Hierarchy of control measures when working at height
ALL Duty holders must:
•Avoid working at height if possible
•Use an existing safe place of work
•Provide work equipment to prevent falls
•Mitigate distance and consequences of a fall
•Provide instruction and training
Assessing the Risk
Example Risk Assessment
Available at www.ipaf.org
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (MEWP) CATEGORIES
Static Vertical - (1a)
Available with vertical
telescopic mast
Some are indoor use only
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (MEWP) CATEGORIES
Static Boom – (1b)
Available as road going
vehicle
Setup on jacks, outriggers,
stabilizers
Light weight models available
Certain models can be
pedestrian driven
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (MEWP) CATEGORIES
Mobile Vertical – (3a)
Platform ascends and descends
vertically over the chassis
Available with large work platform
area
Available with large safe working
load (SWL)
Powered by diesel/petrol/gas/
battery
Available with Deck extension/Sliding
deck (SWL)
With and without guards
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM (MEWP) CATEGORIES
Mobile Boom – (3b)
Various types available
Powered by petrol/diesel/
gas/battery/bi-energy
Available with large work
platform area
Available with large safe
working load (SWL)
Provides user with outreach
Accident 2.
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MEWP SELECTION
Pre-Operation
Rescue plan
 Ensure ground key is available
 Appoint a ground rescue
person
 Consider how to raise the
alarm
 Decide who should effect the
rescue and how
Rescue sequence
 Operator
 Ground staff
 Another MEWP
Lone Working
Operation – Observation
CAUTION:
 Overhead obstructions and
other possible crushing
hazards around the MEWP
when driving, slewing,
lifting or lowering.
 Keep all body parts inside
platform guardrail.
 Smooth operation – lifting
and driving
Operation – Observation
Take Extreme Caution:
 Increased risk when
driving or lifting near
overhead obstructions
 Maintain all round
observation
 Take into account
hydraulic ramp-up and
down
Operation – Smooth Operation
 Function enable
 Slew or lift boom first,
telescope out last
 Telescope back in first
afterwards
Choosing The Right MEWP
Get the right MEWP for the job
•What work needs to be done?
•Who is going to operate the MEWP?
•At what stage in the job will the MEWP be needed and what
will the ground conditions be like at that stage (ie rough,
prepared, poured slab, finished surface etc)?
•What access is there to the site?
•How much base area is available at the work position?
•What terrain and gradient will the MEWP have to cross to get
to the work position and is visibility and segregation adequate
for the manoeuvre?
Get the right MEWP for the job
•What is the maximum ground bearing capacity at the work
area and along the route to and from the work positions?
•How many people need to be lifted?
•What height/outreach is required?
•Will the MEWP be expected to move in the elevated position?
•Are there any overhead power lines on site?
•Are there likely to be any overhead structures which the
operator could be crushed against?
Get the right MEWP for the job
•Are there any materials to be lifted and if so how heavy/long
are they?
•Are there any manual handling issues?
•What interface is there with other vehicles and pedestrians
and are there any unusual issues, eg aircraft or rail traffic?
•What fuel type is allowed on site and where will refuelling
take place?
•What wind loads can be expected?
The above should be covered in the employer’s
Method statement and Risk Assessment
(example risk assessment can be found at: www.ipaf.org)
Set Up – Ground Bearing Pressure
Ground Bearing
Pressure on
Wheels / Outriggers
Get the right MEWP for the job
Site Surveys
Will prevent mistakes
TRAINING
 Operator training programme certified by TÜV as
conforming to ISO 18878
 More than 100,000 trained each year
 Through more than 400 IPAF-approved training centres
worldwide
TRAINING
 Complete training programme
 Training material in different languages
 Annual updates
 Auditing
 Ongoing instructor development
PAL CARD
 Powered Access Licence
 Proof of training
 Internationally recognised
 Valid for 5 years
 Shows categories trained in
 Verification service
Familiarisation / Self Familiarisation
IPAF F1: It is the employer's responsibility to ensure
that all operators using equipment are adequately
trained and familiarised.
Required when using a machine which differs
significantly from the training you have received.
(E.g. weight, height, width, length or complexity).
Machine-specific familiarisation should follow on from
basic training and cover:
 Manufacturer's instructions and warnings
 Features of the specific model
 Control functions
 Safety devices
 Emergency lowering procedures
All of the above are to be found in the information
supplied with the machine.
MEWPs for Managers
Who will benefit:
•All those supervisors or managers in your
organisation that use or have responsibilities for
the use of powered access scissor lifts, selfpropelled boom lifts, trailer mounted booms lifts
and aerial work platforms.
See what IPAF does
 Visit the Publications/Film section of www.ipaf.org
 View and download the “Training Saves Lives” video
 Don’t miss the award-winning “Spot the Mistake” video
Thank-You!
and Be Safe!
TIME FOR QUESTIONS
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