Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Detail

This accredited 1 day IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) scissor lift training course is generally for those using a MEWP (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) on a regular basis. The working at height regulations state that all persons working and planning work at height activities need to be trained and gain levels of basic training working towards competency.

This course instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate a Scissor Lift (3A)

Upon completion of the course you will recieve;

• 1 Approved code of practice
• 1 Log book
• 1 ID card & certificate (5 year renewal)

Theory Session:

• Legal overview – health & safety
• Working at height regulations
• LOLER & PUWER regulations (thorough examination)
• PPE requirements
• Guidance & information (instruction manual)
• Machine components
• Pre-use inspection & maintenance
• Handover/familiarisation
• Ground conditions
• Safe operating methods
• Hazards associated with MEWP
• Your responsibility
• Multi choice questionnaire pass/fail

Practical Session:

• Correct use of PPE
• Risk assessment and hazards
• Pre-use inspection
• Familiarisation to the MEWP
• Practical training/practice
• Practical test pass/fail