Save the date for the salon romand Sécurité au Carré to be held on 3rd-4th September 2025 in Lausanne, Switzerland. This must-attend French-language event brings together professionals in occupational safety, working at height and on platforms, as well as health and prevention.
The mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) may be significantly different than the MEWP the operator was trained on. Accidents can occur from operating an unfamiliar MEWP, for example by moving the platform in the opposite direction than intended, or by incorrectly setting up the outriggers.
Added 25 Mar 2025
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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.
