Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are versatile machines designed to provide safe and efficient access to elevated areas for various tasks, primarily in construction and maintenance.
Definition and Purpose
A Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is a type of powered machinery specifically designed to lift people and equipment to elevated heights safely. MEWPs are commonly used in industries such as construction, maintenance, and cleaning, where tasks often require working at heights that are difficult to reach with traditional equipment like ladders or scaffolding.
Safety Considerations
Safety is a critical aspect of using MEWPs. Operators must be trained and familiar with the equipment to prevent accidents. Key safety features include guardrails, stabilization systems, and adherence to safety regulations. Proper planning and risk assessments are essential to ensure safe operation, especially in environments with overhead hazards or pedestrian traffic
In summary, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are essential tools for safely accessing elevated work areas. Their design and functionality make them invaluable in various industries, enhancing productivity while ensuring worker safety. Proper training and adherence to safety standards are crucial for their effective use
Means a person who, is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance, is familiar with this Act and the regulations that apply to the work, and has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace (section 1(1) of the OHSA)
Scissor Lifts, Articulated Boom lifts, self-propelled elevating work platforms, boom-type elevating work platforms, aerial work platforms etc.
OHSA Section 1(1)
O. Reg. S. 851 s.51(2)(a)
O. Reg. S. 213/91 s.147(1)
O. Reg. 297/13
CSA B354.7 & B354.8
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