Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are considered to be one of the safest means of enabling temporary work at height. When buying a pre-owned MEWP, it is essential to ensure that the equipment complies with the relevant safety legislation and standards/codes of practice requirements in the country or region where it will be operating, before it is used. Every MEWP must be supplied in a safe working condition, with all safety devices functional.
Regular servicing, maintenance and inspection can prolong the lifespan of powered access equipment. In doing so, it ensures the equipment is safe, reliable, and remains compliant with global legislation and safety standards.
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) rental companies should carry out a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) before the equipment is made available for hire. The purpose of this is to ensure the MEWP is operating within the specified design requirements of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
While powered access remains one of the safest methods for performing temporary work at height, incidents involving mechanical or technical failures can still lead to serious injuries and fatalities. IPAF emphasises that many of these incidents are preventable through consistent inspection routines, proper maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures.
This webinar focuses on fraud and theft prevention in the powered access and equipment rental industries. The session brings together experts from insurance, law enforcement, and industry security initiatives to discuss how companies can protect themselves from financial and operational risks associated with fraud and theft.
This webinar will look at the safe use of construction hoists and transport platforms. The webinar topics will cover compliance, responsibilities and training when using construction hoists.
This Toolbox Talk provides information on the types of safety systems fitted to MEWPs, and the consequences that could happen if they are interfered with.
MEWP overturn incidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Instability leading to overturn is commonly among the top four causes of lost time incidents (LTIs) annually, according to global data.
Ground conditions are critical for the stability of the mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). Unsuitable ground conditions can result in the MEWP overturning with potential loss of life.
While powered access remains one of the safest methods for performing temporary work at height, incidents involving mechanical or technical failures can still lead to serious injuries and fatalities. IPAF emphasises that many of these incidents are preventable through consistent inspection routines, proper maintenance, and adherence to safety procedures.
