How often should MEWPs be inspected?

every six months
The MEWP must be thoroughly examined at least every six months by a competent person or in accordance with an examination scheme drawn up by such a competent person.

What is MEWPs training?

MEWP Operator Training This training course instructs an operator to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWPs, also referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts or scissor lifts. The training course for Push Around Vertical (PAV) MEWPs takes half a day and Insulated Aerial device (IAD) MEWPs takes two days.

What are MEWPs used for?

MEWPs are specifically designed to lift people to a position where they can carry out work from the work platform and then return to the starting level. They are not intended to be used to transfer people from one level to another or for people to exit the basket at height.

What is gradeability in relation to MEWPs?

Slope limits are referred to as gradeability in manufacturers machine data. Some machines are fitted with safety devices that will not allow operation of the machine until the MEWP is on a level base. Vehicle mounted MEWPs can be fitted with stabilisers to aid stability.

What are fall protection requirements for Group B MEWPs?

This requirement is mandated by the standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms 1 and Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices 2 and is enforced by OSHA in the United States and OHS and provincial authorities in Canada. There are two types of secondary fall protection for MEWPs: Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest.

Do you need a copy of the MEWP standards?

A copy is required to be stored as an integral part of all MEWPs in operation. The A92.3/.5/.6/.8 standards remain in effect and will be withdrawn on the effective date of the NEW suite of standards A92.20/.22/24

What are the laws and regulations in Connecticut?

The Connecticut Department of Labor has laws and regulations that affect employees and employers. Some of the laws concern wage issues, personnel files, drug testing, minors in the workplace, apprenticeship, unemployment, workplace safety, labor relations and more.

Are there any new ANSI standards for MEWPs?

In 2018, ANSI updated their A92 standards with new safe use, training and design requirements for MEWPs. If your company uses MEWPs, ANSI’s new safe use and training requirements are now industry-standard best practices.