Mobile Elevating Work Platform MEWP MEW01

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) also known as a cherry picker, are powered access machines, used in a huge range of construction and warehousing sectors. MEWPs are available in two basic types: boom (cherry pickers) and vertical (scissor lifts). Boom lifts have two types of operation, static or mobile.

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used, and be familiar with the other types of information sources and relevant legislation
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufactures and legislative requirements
• Check all emergency lowering functions
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Configure the machine for travel
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely on level / rough ground and incline in open and confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area, including overhead and underground hazards
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out the accessing tasks
• Carry out accessing tasks, at various points up to full operating height
• Travel with platform raised
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift shut down procedures

• Suitable and safe area to operate MEWP
• Suitable and safe area to complete paperwork
• Suitable welfare facilities
• Mobile Elevating Work Platform
• Operators’ manual
• Risk assessment completed
• In date thorough test examination report for the machine

• Suitable head protection
• Suitable eye protection
• Suitable hearing protection
• Suitable work clothes including wet weather
• Gloves
• Suitable work boots including steel toe protection
• High Viz

• Avoiding danger from overhead power cables guidance GS6 https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf
• PUWER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l22.pdf
• LOLER Regulation
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm

• 30 multiple choice questions
• 4 marks per question
• 80% pass mark required

• Pre use and operational checks
• Carry out an emergency lowering function check
• Travel to work area
• Task 1 – Access at least 2 different points set at 75% of the MEWP max height, with and without signaller
• Task 2 – Access at least 2 different points set at 75% of the MEWP max horizontal reach
• Travel at least 10 metres with raised boom
• Pass mark is less than 20 penalty points and no mandatory disqualifications
• Time allowed is 1 hour