Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), also known as access platforms, are vital for safe work at height, but what happens if the platform fails, or other factors leave people stranded at height?
Even with well-maintained machines and experienced MEWP operators, there’s always a small chance of machine faults, operator errors or medical emergencies causing someone to be stuck at height on a MEWP.
The ‘International Powered Access Federation’, commonly referred to simply as IPAF, has developed a series of training courses designed to ensure anyone working from height has the appropriate skills to safely operate mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and powered access platforms. But what exactly does IPAF training cover?
In this article, our IPAF and PASMA Training Manager, Ben Hughes, explores who the training is for and what’s involved, as well as how to gain the qualification and the benefits of doing so.
Before undertaking any work from height, it’s an expected, and often legal requirement, to have received appropriate training. Typically, this will be provided via approved training courses such as those accredited by IPAF or PASMA. But what’s involved in each, and how do you know which type of access platform training you need?
In this article, we’ve compared PASMA and IPAF operator training, looking at the differences between their respective types of courses, as well as what’s involved in each and where you can complete the courses you need to safely and securely operate from height.
When it comes to work-at-height projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness is critical. Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) offer a smart, flexible solution, but working at height is dangerous, even more so without the right preparation and training. Whether you’re tackling a major commercial fit-out, facility maintenance, or industrial air conditioning installation, here are five key considerations when planning your next work-at-height project with a MEWP.
When hiring access platforms, one of the first questions you’ll need to answer is: What working height do I need? It might sound simple, but getting it wrong can lead to safety issues, delays or even extra costs.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to calculate working height, why platform height and working height are different, and how to avoid common issues.
