Energy Safety Canada Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course provides basic operator training for working with Type 3, Group B Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) as outlined in CSA B354.7:17. Participants discuss the fundamentals of assessing the job scope and understanding workplace requirements and hazards. Participants also engage in hands-on training activities, including a field level hazard assessment, pre-use equipment inspection and basic operation of a MEWP. While this basic course can be used as part of a worker’s competency assessment, the employer must designate a worker as a “competent person” based on specific tasks assigned .

DESIGNED FOR:Personnel who are required to operate boom, scissor or personnel lifts

COURSE CONTENT:

• Operator Responsibilities
• Managing Hazards
• Rescue Planning
• MEWP Capabilities
• MEWP Selection
• Pre-Use Inspections
• Operation and Stowing

PREREQUISITES:

A current OSSA (ticket must have the OSSA seal and have been taken prior to October 31st, 2019) or ESC Fall Protection certificate is required to take this course.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon successful completion of the practical component and closed book written exam, with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a certificate of completion that is valid for three years.