ELECTRICITY CAN KILL - STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE
Power lines can kill and are a danger when working at height using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
It is that essential operators identify obstacles that might pose a crushing or trapping hazard in any direction of movement of the work platform. Always check in all directions while preparing to move the work platform, including checking all around the platform, and especially behind you.
Users must check ground conditions as part of a site assessment to identify potential hazards, ensure correct MEWP selection, develop risk-control measures, and to establish any considerations to take into account before using the machine. Operators should be sure that these checks have been done correctly prior to machine use on any task.
26 Apr 2021
Featured Webinar
WEBINAR IPAF – ARGENTINA & URUGUAY SEGURIDAD, PREVENCIÓN Y SITUACIÓN ACTUAL EN PLATAFORMAS DE TRABAJO EN ALTURA
La Federación Internacional de Acceso Motorizado, los invita a participar en un seminario virtual el 21 de mayo de 2021, a las 10:00 am (Hora Local Argentina y Uruguay), a través de la plataforma ZOOM, sobre seguridad en el uso de plataformas de trabajo en altura, con temas de importancia relevante para este segmento, a través de expertos de la industria.
21 de Mayo, 10:00 (Hora de Buenos Aires/Montevideo)
The session will look at supporting Engineers/Inspectors through technical data, understanding the approach of a 6 or 12-month inspection and the relevant checks involved.
23 February 2021, 13:00 (GST)
Microsoft Teams, to register: contact romana.khan@ipaf.org
IPAFs Tony Groat and newly appointed North American council chair Bal Guerrero of United Rentals will be presenting IPAFs first webinar in North America. They will be discussing ANSI MEWP user responsibilities.
Join IPAF at North America's largest construction trade show. IPAF will be showcasing the 2023 Safety Campaigns, and IPAF staff will also be hosting a series of demonstrations on the stand during the week. Join the team in the Festival Lot, booth F8138. Quote 'PARTNER20' to receive a 20% discount on a visitor ticket.
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.
