Anyone operating a mobile elevating
work platform should receive
familiarisation training on the
specific type of machine being used,
and there should be a detailed rescue
plan in place. These were two of the
key areas covered in recent seminars
held by powered access hire specialist
AFI-Uplift on the safe and efficient
use of MEWPs.

Seminar speakers included Joy
Jones, principal construction
inspector of the HSE, and senior
representatives of IPAF. Subjects
covered included working at height
legislation, benefits of MEWPs,
management responsibilities, powered
access training and best practice.