Course Overview
This course is aimed at supervisors/team leaders/managers understand the correct operating procedures for Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWPS) that should be adopted by operators in the work place.
This course will help employers to comply with the requirements of PUWER Regulation 9.
Course Content
- Identify the roles and responsibilities’ of supervisor having understanding of relevant policies, procedures, legislations, risk assessments, method statements and traffic management
- Check test certification of equipment and accessories to be used
- Safely supervise various tasks and different environments
- Carry out a toolbox talk/ safety briefing allocating roles to team
- Liaise with both management and operator’s
- Produce a safe system of work giving a safe step by step guide for team to follow
- Produce risk assessment
- Hold a debrief with team and discuss any lessons learned
Duration
1 day
Maximum Delegates
6
Entry Requirements
Good understanding of spoken and written English.
Card options*
NPORS Traditional Operator Card (Non-CSCS)
- Best for operators working in non-construction sectors where a CSCS logo card is not required.
- We standardly issue cards for 3 years but can issue cards for 5 years on request
- Companies can choose to have the cards restricted to just for their company use on request
NPORS/CSCS Card Route (Construction)
- For operators working on construction sites where a CSCS logo card is required.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
NPORS/CSCS Red Trained Operator Card (2 years)
- For operators who do not yet hold the required (S)NVQ.
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- During the 2-year card period you must:
- Register for and achieve the required (S)NVQ before renewal/upgrade
NPORS/CSCS Competent Operator Card (5 years)
- For operators who already hold the required (S)NVQ
- You will need a valid NPORS or CITB HS&E touchscreen test dated within 2 years of application
- The required (S)NVQ for the category
*Some categories are only eligible for traditional cards or certificates