MEWP Boom - Scissor

By the end of the course the operator should be able to:

• Site and operate machine safely in relation to task.

• Demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities under current relevant legislation.

• Operate machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers’ manual and instructions and accepted good practice.

• Demonstrate an understanding for the need of Personal Protective Equipment.

Course Summary

• Relevant regulations/legislation

• Operator’s Code of Safe Practice

• Introduction to machine

• Controls and instruments

• Limitations of use

• Components of machine

• Pre-start inspection/maintenance

• Overhead trapping dangers

• Servicing and inspection

• Emergency controls

• Moving and locating machine

• Tilt alarms

• Weather conditions

• PPE recommendations

• Ground inspection

• Main platform types

• Spatial awareness

• CPCS Theory Test preparation

Certification

• CPCS Trained Operator Card – Valid for 2 years.
• Luddon Construction Ltd Certificate for in-house courses.