Mewps

[Superspark23]

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[Mark F]

Only the operator needs the IPAF certs, providing you do not operate and are only a passanger, you don't need IPAF etc, though you would still need appropriate PPE (harnesses, tethers or whatever is required for the height etc)

 

[shorty]

Only the operator needs the IPAF certs, providing you do not operate and are only a passanger, you don't need IPAF etc, though you would still need appropriate PPE (harnesses, tethers or whatever is required for the height etc)

I would say the same as Mark F

 

[Superspark23]

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[shorty]

As you have said there is no point in endangering yours or anyone elses safety and if you were wearing appropriate PPE for the MEWP which is being used by a suitably licensed individual the only thing I can think of, given my position, is insurance. It is possible that your employer doesn't have the appropriate insurance or a clause in their insurance for you to be in a MEWP.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

To be honest, you do not require a Licence to operate a Mewp, unless you're driving one on the public highway.
It'd just another piece of red tape that H&S bods seem to love.

 

[ian.settle1]

To be honest, you do not require a Licence to operate a Mewp, unless you're driving one on the public highway.
It'd just another piece of red tape that H&S bods seem to love.

Where do you get this info from as every where I have been and you dont have it the site wont let you drive them.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Where do you get this info from as every where I have been and you dont have it the site wont let you drive them.

It's just something I know.
Confirm it with the next H&S bod you see on site.

 

[1shortcircuit]

Working at heights ticket perhaps?

I think to be honest it all depends on the site that you're working on and how Health & Safety bonkers they are

 

[telectrix]

spin, can you expand on that, as i've been told you must have a licence. any ref' you can give would be appreciated. cheers, tel.

 

[1shortcircuit]

spin, can you expand on that, as i've been told you must have a licence. any ref' you can give would be appreciated. cheers, tel.

When I was operating spider cranes on a Balfour Beatty construction site my fellow banksman was assisting me with the installation of panes of glass. He was a passenger on the MEWP and DID NOT have a ticket to operate it

Balfours in my opinion are probably one of the strictest there is when it comes to Health & Safety issues :thumbsup

 

[JUD]

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@Superspark23 -- ​Why have you edited the opening post to this. You have just made this a pointless thread.

 

[1shortcircuit]

@Superspark23 -- ​Why have you edited the opening post to this. You have just made this a pointless thread.

Perhaps we should all do the same lol

Odd????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[JUD]

Maybe it's Morse code.

h = ....
e = .

heehee

 

[Deleted member 26818]

From the Work at Height Regulations 2005
Regulation 5 Every employer shall ensure that no person engages in any activity, includingorganisation, planning and supervision, in relation to work at height or work equipmentfor use in such work unless he is competent to do so or, if being trained, isbeing supervised by a competent person.
Regulation 6(5)(b) without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (3), providesuch additional training and instruction or take other additional suitable andsufficient measures to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, any personfalling a distance liable to cause personal injury.
Regulation 14(2) Every person shall use anywork equipment or safety device provided to him for work at height by hisemployer, or by a person under whose control he works, in accordance with—
(a) any training in the use of the workequipment or device concerned which have been received by him; and
(b) the instructions respecting that usewhich have been provided to him by that employer or person in compliance withthe requirements and prohibitions imposed upon that employer or person by or under the relevant statutory provisions.
As far as I'm aware these are the only legislative Regulations pertaining to working at height which mention training.
As you can see, there is nothing stating that a licence is required, just that a person be competent, or supervised by a competent person.
Very similar wording to that as used in the EAWR1989.