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User Responsibilities, Machine
Preparation, and Inspection
2.1
PERSONNEL TRAINING
The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is a personnel handling device, so it is
necessary that it be operated and maintained only by trained personnel.
2.1.1
Operator Training
Operator training must cover:
1. Reading and understanding the Operation and Safety Manual.
2. Thorough understanding of the intended purpose and function of the MEWP
controls, including platform, ground, and emergency descent controls.
3. Control labels, instructions, and warnings on the machine.
4. Applicable regulations, standards, and safety rules.
5. Use of approved fall protection equipment.
6. Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the machine to recognize a
malfunction or potential malfunction.
7. The safest means to operate the machine where overhead obstructions, other
moving equipment, and obstacles, depressions, holes, and drop-offs exist.
8. Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical conductors.
9. Selection of the appropriate MEWP and available options for the work to be
performed considering specific job requirements, with involvement from the
MEWP owner, user, and/ or supervisor.
10. The responsibility of the operator to ensure all platform occupants have a basic
level of knowledge to work safely on the MEWP, and to inform them of applicable
regulations, standards, and safety rules.
11. The requirement for familiarization in addition to training.
2.1.2
Training Supervision
Training must be delivered by a qualified person in an open area free of hazards until
the trainee has demonstrated the ability to safely control and operate the machine.
2.1.3
Operator Responsibility
The operator must be instructed that they have the responsibility and authority to shut
down the machine in case of a malfunction or other unsafe condition of either the
machine or the job site.
RT3394, RT4394
SECTION 2
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