The aim of the IPAF MEWPS for Managers (MM) course is to instruct a supervisor/manager what is required to prepare for and safely co-ordinate various types of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) within their control.

The course will cover the following points

• Introduction
• Machine classification
• Types of machines
• Use
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) 1999
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992
• Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Additional Regulations
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – Operator (driver) Training BS ISO 18878:2004
• BS 8460:2005 Safe Use of MEWPs – Code of Practice
• Practical View of Machine (optional)
• Delivery of Machines
• Theory test
• Course Evaluation

Candidates are encouraged to stay on post course to attend a brief practical familiarisation on their chosen MEWP category(s) (this is optional).

Agenda available for download