This Safe Work Month, SafeWork SA are raising awarenessÌýon managing the risks associated with Elevating Work Platforms (EWPs).ÌýThreeÌýinformationÌýsheets have been createdÌýto assist workersÌýoperating this machinery.
The safe operation of EWPs informationÌýsheet coversÌýa range ofÌýsafety requirementsÌýincluding:
- selecting the appropriate equipment for the task
- pre-operational checks
- positioning and stability
- use of safety harnesses
- working in public places.
Our new crush risks informationÌýsheet covers theÌýimportant elements of:
- identifying hazards and controlling the risks associated with EWPs
- operator protective devices
- when and how to use support personnel.
We have developed a minimum standard of trainingÌýresource for workers who operate EWPs whichÌýdetails:
- the specific criteria that trainingÌýmustÌýaddress
- the use of emergency descent controls
- worker’s duties
- guidanceÌýand supervision.
Download copies of all three informationÌýsheets and find more resources from theÌý page on the website.