Minimum Standards for EWP Training

1. Minimum Minimum Standards Standards for for EWP EWP Training Training Working with elevated work platforms is a tough task hence it is necessary to have proper training before actually initiating the work with the use EWP (Elevated Work Platforms). According to Safe Work South Australia notice as on 27th May 2017, the minimum training standards of EWP are listed in this blog. Well, before we move ahead; it is necessary to understand why these standards were developed? Development Development of of Minimum Minimum Standards Standards of of EWP EWP Training Training : : These standards were developed with recommendations from the working group of Elevated work platform that has representatives from South Australian Government, Unions, Training Organizations and EWP Association. www.accessequipmentsales.com.au

2. This working group was formed in April 2016 when scissor lifts were no longer in use at the construction sites. These minimum training standards were developed in order to clear the safe work expectations of South Australia’s Work, Health and Safety Regulator. Are Are these these standards standards Regulated? Regulated? As a minimum standard of operating EWP, Safework expects the operator to know properly about the operations of EWP. Certain questions are to be asked to the operator to identify his knowledge and know whether he is properly trained or not. In case, the inspector feels that the operator is trained inadequately than he/she may issue an agreement for additional training for the operator to be conducted. High High Risk Risk Plants Plants in in High High Risk Risk Environment Environment : : Yes, here the question is what can be considered as high risk plant and high risk environment where these standards are actually applicable. According to the standards, a scissor lift is not considered as the high risk plant under Health and Safety regulations 2012 even though it is during high construction work. As per regulation 291, there are 18 high risk construction work activities. Duties Duties of of EWP EWP Hire Hire Company Company : : Companies that hire EWP have same duties as that of a supplier of EWP and every firm has to ensure that these come into practice. This makes sure that EWP is safe and is riskless when used as per the standards. The The duties duties are are as as follows follows : : 1. Provide relevant information about the way ERP must be used in a way that it doesn’ t harm anyone’s health and is safe. Regular EWP inspection to be done during hire periods and carry out timely repairs as well as maintenance. Maintain the inspection records. Maintain the training records as it is a good sign of showing that training is undertaken on regular basis. Passengers must understand the hazards used to reduce the risk while using EWP. This also includes ERP Procedures. 2. 3. 4. 5. Do the training standards affect operators competent for EWP? PCBU must review the minimum training standards with workers in order to find any gaps in their work system according to worker’s knowledge. www.accessequipmentsales.com.au

3. EWPA EWPA : : Member Member’ ’s s Notice Notice : : - - According to this notice, the association offers “Yellow Card” that provides sufficient training evidence. Getting adapted to the truck ruck mounted mounted elevated operator as every EWP is different from the previous one. elevated working working platforms platforms is must for an While working on different models with same control, having familiarity with first machine is equally acceptable. Trainers qualified for giving EWP training must be competent to use the machine before rendering guidance to other operators. These trainers can easily deliver familiarization which can be further added to training records of the operator. So, before operating any EWP such as Truck to refer to these standards. For any further guidance regarding these trail mounted platforms, get in touch with us today… Truck mounted mounted EWP EWP For For Sale Sale; make sure Contact Contact Details: Details: Business Business Name Name : : Access Access Equipment Equipment Sales Sales Website Website : : http://www.accessequipmentsales.com.au/ http://www.accessequipmentsales.com.au/ Email Email : : sales@accessequipmentsales.com.au sales@accessequipmentsales.com.au Phone Phone : : 0737120780 0737120780 Address Address : : 17 17 Westcombe Westcombe Street, Street, Darra, Darra, QLD QLD 4076 4076 www.accessequipmentsales.com.au