MEWP – Personnel Lifting

MEWP – Personnel Lifting

This is for employees who use aerial lifts and/or scissor lift devices. For any equipment in use, an employee would need training on the following:

Training records shall be maintained for at least 4 years. Required information includes:

Safety Procedures for MEWP

A pre-operational safety inspection shall be performed and documented before use.
MEWPs are equipped with manufacturer safety features that shall never be removed, bypassed, or disconnected unless approved by the manufacturer.
Only authorized and/or trained persons shall operate the MEWP.
Employees shall always stand firmly on the floor of the MEWP.
The operator shall know the total load in the MEWP.
MEWPs shall never be used as cranes.
Before the MEWP is moved all employees shall be made aware of movement.

Site Specific Safety Procedures

Never move the MEWP while the platform is elevated unless specified by the manufacturer.
Use outriggers per the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Ground personnel shall be used when traveling from one area to another on the site.
Pre-Inspect the work area before operating the MEWP, look for any underground utilities.
100% Fall Protection shall be maintained when transitioning from an elevated MEWP.

Additional Resources:

Classes of Aerial Lifts