Operate mobile elevated work platforms

What is this standard about? This standard specifies the skills, knowledge and understanding required to demonstrate competence in the operation of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) which are used as a means to access high places to enable work activities to be carried out within extractives and mineral products settings. Who is this standard for? This standard is applicable to any person operating mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs)"

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1. conduct your work in line with relevant regulations, legislation and safe working practices to maintain a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible workplace.
2. interpret the given operating information relating to the use of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) and confirm its relevance
3. identify valid certification for maintenance, inspection and examination of the MEWP
4. communicate with others and work as part of a team when operating the MEWP
5. identify the hazards and risks associated with operating the MEWP
6. select, check and wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the work activity
7. protect the work and surrounding area to prevent damage, maintain a clean workspace and dispose of waste in line with safe working practices
8. identify the work area where you will operate the MEWP
9. carry out pre-operational checks for obstructions, changes in stability, safety and security of the work and surrounding area
10. use fall prevention equipment when operating the MEWP
11. check to avoid damage to structures and utility services
12. work within your own level of competence and seek assistance and advice when required
13. position, set up and secure platform for accessing operations
14. operate MEWP in accordance with given working instructions to meet the required specification

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1. relevant regulations, legislation, company policies and procedures, safe working practices and operating information
2. why it is important to check the certification for maintenance and inspection before operating the mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)
3. how to select, check and wear the appropriate PPE for the task
4. the importance of fall protection equipment when operating MEWPs
5. how to report problems with the plant, equipment and operating information
6. who to notify when conducting accessing operations
7. how to protect the work and surrounding area when operating MEWPs
8. why it is important to take responsibility for your own behaviour and standards of work
9. why you must conduct a pre-operational check of the work and surrounding area
10. how to identify obstructions and changes in stability, safety and security of the work and surrounding area
11. what constitutes unsafe conditions
12. the limits of your own responsibility and competence and when to seek assistance or advice from others
13. how to dispose of waste in line with safe working practices
14. how to carry out the work activity to meet the required specification
15. the importance of adhering to schedules and agreed timeframes
16. the importance of monitoring the condition of plant and equipment

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information: drawings or diagrams, specifications, schedules, method statements, risk assessments, manufacturers' information, current regulations governing the operation of plant and the use of equipment

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2026

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Current

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Original

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MPQC

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MPQPL392

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Forklift Truck Drivers, Plant and Machine Operatives, Quarry Workers and Related Operatives

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8132

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plant; extractives; mobile; mineral products; mobile; elevated; work platform; MEWP

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