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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

The Safe Use of MEWPs in The Vicinity of Power Lines

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) collates incident reports received from around the world, from companies, individuals and IPAF members who share their experiences to allow others to work safer. By analyzing the data, it is evident incidents involving electrocutions and electric shocks have notably increased since 2015, the standout statistic is that reported incidents of electrocution are nearly always fatal.

Added 7 Mar 2023

Last updated 7 Mar 2023

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Technical Guidance

Good Practice Guidance for Reducing Trapping/Crushing Injuries to People in MEWPs

The purpose of this document is to provide information, and good-practice guidance on means of reducing exposure to trapping
and crushing hazards while using a MEWP.

Added 2 Feb 2023

Last updated 8 Feb 2023

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