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Working at height is a high-risk activity, take care of your people and be responsible for safety with IPAF's help. IPAF has a range of Andy Access posters, in multiple languages, to help your workforce, covering important mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) and mast climbing work platform (MCWP) safety topics. All to help keep operators safe and prevent accidents.

A Toolbox Talk on understanding a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rescue plan.

A Toolbox Talk on understanding a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) rescue plan.

A Toolbox Talk on the use of personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) to reduce the risk of falling from a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP).

Caution with guardrails. Be careful not to trap your fingers when lowering or raising guardrails.

Danger keep well clear. Operate from the platform or stand clear to avoid injury.

Do not jump out of the platform. Always use the correct exit gate and step out using three points of contact.

Register pre-owned machines. Make sure you register with the manufacturer to get product updates.

Overhead obstructions. Always be aware and avoid crush hazards when moving the platform.

Keep clear of overhead cables. You do not need to touch the power cables to be electrocuted – electricity can arc!

Prevent unauthorised use. After use, always leave the machine in a safe and secure place and remove the key.

Don't use a MEWP as a crane! MEWPs are designed to elevate people, tools & equipment inside the work platform.

Never attach banners to scissor lifts. Always remember a banner can act like a sail.

Caution when loading and unloading. Always plan for a safe delivery.

Unsafe ground? Always check ground conditions.

Beware of falling objects. Organise a drop zone clear of the MEWP base.