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Let’s all
MEWPS- Cherry Pickers (cat 3b) get home safely,
every day

Ensure overhead risk and the potential for
crushing are considered within the risk All tools must be tethered when working at height.
assessment. Ensure that there is a protective This can either be to the individual or to a specified
cover over controls preventing accident anchorage point within the MEWP basket.
operation and if required proximity systems
and alarms are to be employed.

All operatives must wear a full body harness and be
securely attached via a restraint line to the identified
anchorage point within the basket.

NOTE: This is not applicable for scissor lift type MEWPs.

Operatives must be trained and competent in the
use of the MEWP and must hold the 3b category.

Operatives must undergo familiarisation with the
make and model prior to use on site.

An operative trained and competent in the use of
the emergency controls must be located at the
Ensure the MEWP is ground level. A rescue procedure must be detailed
operated on firm within the method statement / risk assessment. In
level ground and addition to this, a rescue drill must be carried out
that a full pre use ensuring familiarisation with specific machines
inspection is carried controls.
out and recorded.
AN exclusion zone MUST be established for all
MEWP works.

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