Mobile Elevating Work Platforms - MEWP
Who Should Attend?
Operators who operate the Mobile Elevating Work Platforms as part of their work and are in need of certification.
This course is available in both an instructor-monitored format and Blended format. For the blended format select:
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms – Alberta
• Mobile Elevating Work Platforms with Operator Fall Protection – Alberta
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) are sometimes referred to as Aerial work platforms (AWP) and man-lifts. Our Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) course follows the new CSA standards:
- CSA B354.7:17 Mobile elevating work platforms – Safety principles, inspection, maintenance and operation.
- CSA B354.8:17 Mobile elevating work platforms – Operator (driver) training.
For more information refer to our MEWP information sheet.
Are you a New or Skilled Operator?
Skilled Operator: has at least 100 hours of recent experience operating the Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.
The skilled operator will demonstrate their ability to operate the equipment safely and efficiently through a series of driving and operating exercises.
Practical operating assessments take approximately 20-30 minutes.
Students may be certified on the Boom Lift , Scissor Lift or both pieces of equipment.
New Operator: does not have over 100 hours of recent experience operating the Mobile Elevating Work Platforms.
This course is intended for those needing the training required to meet the basic knowledge and skills to operate the lift truck safely.
They will gain about 2-3 hours of operating experience on the boom lift and scissor lift; demonstrating their ability to operate the equipment safely and efficiently through a series of driving and operating exercises.
Course Outline
The course includes both a theory and practical section.
Topics covered in this course include:
• Related Legislation
• Ensuring a Safe Worksite
• Employer and Employee responsibilities
• Emergency Actions
• Job Planning and Hazard Assessments
• Inspections and Maintenance
• Safe Operation of MEWP
• Fall Protection for MEWP’s
• Basic Operation of MEWP’s
• Maintaining Equipment Stability
The practical portion includes demonstrating the ability to safely manoeuvre the equipment through a series of obstacles.
Fall Protection for Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operators.
This course is intended for Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) operators and their passengers working at heights strictly inside the platform of their Mobile Elevating Work Platform.
Add-on this course for $50.00
If you will be working at heights outside of the MEWP baskets, please complete the full Fall Protection Course.
Course Details
Length: Theory: Two – Three hours – Practical will depend on if you are a skilled, or new operator
Certificate: Valid for three years
Prerequisite: Fall Protection or Operator Fall Protection
Cost:
Skilled Operator:
Boom Lift $155.00
Scissor Lift $155.00
Scissor Lift & Boom Lift $255.00
New Operator:
Scissor Lift & Boom Lift $425.00
Note: Smaller class sizes may result in the student taking the theory in our computer lab with the instructor present to monitor and assist the student. Practical components will be taught in-person with theguidance and supervision of the instructor.
Skilled - $155 - $225.00. New - $425.00
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