IPAF 3A OPERATOR
IPAF 3A Operator Training Mobile Vertical Scissor Lift
To instruct the candidate in the safe preparation and practical operation of self-propelled scissor lifts.
Course Content:
- Identification and understanding of operational hazards
- The requirement, procedure and benefits of the pre-operational inspection
- Procedure and benefits of full function testing
- Procedure and identification of specific site hazards
- Understanding the limitations of machine application
- Understand and apply correct starting procedure
- Identify the proximity of all hazards, both overhead and others
- Travel machine with the platform in the correct position
- Correctly position the machine in relation to the task
- Deploy stabilisers and level machine
- Stow tools/equipment safely on the platform
- Use of safety harness
- Raise and lower platform correctly
- Slew and travel correctly
- Mount and dismount the machine correctly
- Health and safety at work regulations 1974
- LOLER regulations in respect of MEWPS
Key Learning Objectives:
- The need for accident prevention and control
- The need for safe operational procedures and machine operating manual
- The emergency descent operations
- The responsibilities of the employers and the employees
- The needs regarding personnel protection
- The relevant health and safety regulations regarding MEWPS
- Safely manoeuvring the specified MEWP
Course Method
Instruction in both theory and practical sessions. A demonstration and practical test will be required.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Steel capped work boots
- Gloves
- Hard Hat
- Harness
Certification:
- IPAF PAL Card category 3A