Friday Safety Toolbox Talk – MEWPS – Electrification Construction Services Ltd

FRIDAY SAFETY TOOLBOX TALK - MEWPS

OVERVIEW

This talk will cover: the hazards and safe operating methods for MEWPs.

HAZARDS

1. Operatives falling from height due to unsafe work practices.
2. Overturning of the machine due to poor operating technique or unsatisfactory ground conditions.
3. Collision with other vehicles (knuckle or elbow of boom moving into the path of other traffic).
4. Tools and materials, etc, falling from heights.
5. Contact with high level, live electrical cables and other obstructions.
6. Exhaust fumes, if used in confined areas.
7. High wind speeds and other adverse weather conditions.

PRECAUTIONS

1. All operators of MEWPs must be trained in their use.
2. Operators should only operate the types of MEWPs for which they have been trained.
3. Always check that the machine is stable before use.
4. Use outriggers or stabilisers, where necessary.
5. Except for scissor lifts, users should wear safety harness clipped to the correct anchorage point on the machine.
6. Ensure that the ground conditions are suitable for the type of machine in use.
7. Do not load the machine beyond its safe working load.
8. If your work involves removing equipment or materials from a structure, don’t forget to allow for the extra weight.
9. When manoeuvring in confined area or where members of the public are at risk, always use a signaller.
10. Be prepared to stop work and return to ground level if the wind speed or weather conditions deteriorate to an unacceptable level.

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