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ESC – MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)

Learn how to work safety on Mobile Elevated Work Platforms. Must have a proper Fall Protection certificate.

Touchback Safety Inc.
In Person
6.5 hours
 

Length of Course: 7 hours

Practical portion of this course is completed on a Boom lift (Group B – Type 3).

**IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE** Must have an ESC Fall Protection Certificate to register for this course. BTATS or any other certificate will not be accepted.  If you register without the proper Fall Protection certificate, you will not be able to attend the course and the fee will not be refunded.

Certification

  • Touchback Safety Inc.
  • Valid 3 years
  • Complies with Industry and Workplace Health and Safety Standards

As the operator of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), you have sole responsibility for carrying out tasks safely and efficiently. Establishing good habits and maintaining a consistent, focused approach to safe operations of the MEWP are critical. Through a combination of theory and practical application, this course provides basic operator training for working with Type 3, Group B MEWPs with a focus on managing hazards and selecting, inspecting, and operating 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.

Upon successful completion of the course and examination with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.

Topics Covered:

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

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CLASS TESTIMONIALS

Why Students Choose ESC – MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platforms)

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“Very engaging and thorough. The instructor was outstanding - extremely lively, knowledgeable and inspired confidence. Also a good combination of book and practical training.”
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“Our guys didn't feel "in a rush" to get out of the courses, which speaks volumes, considering they are sometimes in classes for over a week.”
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“The interactive creative nature in which the course material was applied, kept the experience fun and helped lubricate the desire to pay attention and learn.”
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“Really liked the visual/hands on part of the course. Also very much appreciated the instructor's helpfulness, positive attitude and her knowledge.”
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