Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) are widely used for work at height, both on construction sites and in industrial facilities. Operating them requires precise control of the risks related to stability, load, and visibility in order to prevent falls and collisions.
This MEWP authorization training, compliant with recommendation R486, combines theoretical and practical modules to obtain or renew the MEWP CACES certification, cover categories 1, 2, and 3, and ensure checks before each use. Participants acquire the skills required to operate aerial lifts safely, prepare operating authorizations, and comply with legal safety requirements.
Training objectives
Identify the legal requirements and criteria for obtaining MEWP authorization for work at height
Understand the specific risks associated with scaffolding, aerial work platforms, and temporary access
Know how to plan, prepare, and control work-at-height operations in accordance with MEWP procedures
Establish preventive measures, appropriate PPE, and safety instructions before each operation
Verify the compliance of installations and on-site practices during a MEWP audit
Who this training is for
Technicians and operators working at height
Team leaders and work-at-height supervisors
HSE managers and site safety coordinators
Internal trainers and prevention service providers
Training process
Duration: 1 day
Introduction
Legal requirements and MEWP authorization criteria
Specific risks associated with work at height (scaffolding, aerial work platforms, temporary access)
Operational proficiency: preparation, execution, and control of MEWP operations
Roles and Responsibilities
Case study: operational deployment and MEWP compliance audit
Performance indicators
Training methods
Interactive presentations
Practical case studies
Benchmarking
Discussions and experience sharing
Quizzes and assessments
Benefits
What this training provides for your organization
Reduced risk of accidents related to work at height and operations involving aerial work platforms
Compliance with legal MEWP authorization requirements and applicable safety standards
Strengthened teams’ operational proficiency, ensuring rigorous preparation, execution, and control of MEWP operations
Improved safety culture through clarification of roles and responsibilities specific to high-risk work
Productivity optimization through targeted performance indicators and a reduction in unplanned downtime
