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Author : Damian Edge

IPAF Training – Assessing Ground Conditions for Safe Use of MEWPs

Our IPAF training advises you check your ground conditions for safe work at height

By Damian Edge, IPAF Instructor

Ground strength is quite literally the foundation of your safety when working at height. MEWPs – whether static or boom operated – rely on stable ground conditions to keep level during slew and when moving over different terrains. Due to the weight of MEWPs, the ground can settle under heavier loads causing the machine to tip and overturn – sometimes resulting in damage and the catapult effect.

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IPAF Training: MEWP Harness Requirements When Working at height

IPAF Training – Wearing harnesses at height with MEWPs

Working at height with a MEWP is secure and reliable – but only if you put your safety first and follow the necessary precautions. While there are no legal MEWP harness requirements when working at height, wearing one is strongly recommended – particularly for boom lift operators – to help protect you from fatal falls.

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