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Tree Worker Guidance

Tree Worker on a MEWP

Added 1 Jan 2018

Last updated 1 Jan 2018

Safety tips for the use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) in the tree care industry.

Documents

Tree Worker Guidance (T4 UK02 16-001) (937.43KB)

Technical Guidance

MEWP Catapult Effect

The catapult effect on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) occurs when stored energy or an impact to the MEWP’s superstructure causes a whiplash effect, which travels through the boom to the platform.

Added 7 Nov 2022

Last updated 7 Nov 2022

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Technical Guidance

IPAF Safe use of MEWPs to manage trees and vegetation

Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are a safe way of providing temporary access at height for tree care work and vegetation control. Overgrown or overhanging trees and vegetation require management and MEWPs provide an ideal solution for this. This task is necessary in both urban and rural locations – often in public areas close to pedestrians and passing traffic. Pruning or removing branches can be a hazardous task, especially if trees are in the proximity of power lines or communications cables or the platform is poorly positioned in relation to the work area.

Added 21 Sep 2022

Last updated 5 Oct 2022

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