Course Overview
The IPAF operator course instructs a candidate to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWPs, also referred to as cherry pickers, aerial lifts or scissor lifts.
Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities in job roles that require the use of Boom MEWPs.
• Awareness of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
• Awareness of accident prevention and control.
• Awareness of the needs regarding personnel protection.
• Awareness of the need to refer to the machine’s Operating Manual.
• Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre the machine as required, to correctly position and carry out the required tasks in a correct and proper manner.
• The pre-use checks and daily maintenance to be carried out prior to commencing work.
• The correct and safe method of operating the specific machine.
• The correct emergency procedures, capacities and limitations to enable safe operation.
• Selection and use of fall protection equipment covering, as a minimum, anchorage points in platforms, harness standards, explanation of fall arrest, lanyard types, harness inspection, use and correct fitting, rescue procedures, current recommendations
