To comply with regional safety requirements, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are fitted with various safety systems to prevent accidents, personal injuries and property damage. 

Altering or disabling a MEWP safety system is a deliberate act that could cause the MEWP to operate outside of its designed safety limits. 

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.

WHO NEEDS TO KNOW?

This Toolbox Talk applies to:

• Users (who have control of the use of the MEWP on site)
• Site managers and supervisors where MEWPs are in use
• MEWP operators
• Nominated ground rescue person.

WHAT IS A TOOLBOX TALK?

Toolbox Talks are short discussion sessions that allow you and your workers to explore the risks and safety issues specific to your work site. The talks should focus on a single topic. A Toolbox Talk should be a regular occurrence to reinforce learning and gain worker buy-in.

IPAF TOOLBOX TALKS

IPAF’s Toolbox Talks focus on key issues when using MEWPs, as well as mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) or hoists. The talks build on the safety messages highlighted through the Andy Access campaign (www.ipaf.org/andyaccess), and these posters will form part of your briefing. It is advisable that these posters be used throughout your worksite to reinforce your safety messages.

USEFUL REFERENCES

• Andy Access Poster 

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