Mobile Elevated Work Platform (Energy Safety Canada)
ESC Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
This course provides operators with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely select, inspect and operate a Type 3, Group B Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP). Through a combination of theory and hands-on practical training, participants will learn how to recognize and manage hazards, understand operator responsibilities, and safely operate and stow MEWP equipment.
Participants will learn about:
- Operator responsibilities
- Hazard identification and management
- Rescue planning
- MEWP capabilities and limitations
- MEWP selection
- Pre-use inspections
- Safe operation and stowing procedures
Prerequisite
Participants must hold a current Energy Safety Canada (ESC) Fall Protection certificate.
Required PPE
Participants must bring the following PPE for the practical portion of the course:
- Hard hat
- Steel-toe boots
- Safety glasses
- Reflective Vest (Hi Viz Vest)