IPAF Powered Access Operator Training - Two Categories - Scissor Lift (3A) and Mobile Boom (3B)

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£210 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 1 day

Trainer: S249RP

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Course Overview
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The IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) Training programme was developed by leading industry professionals and is certified by TUV as conforming to the international Standard ISO 18878:2004 Mobile Elevating Working Platforms – Operator (driver) Training.

Delegates will receive a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence) it is issued by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to Platform Operators who successfully complete a Training Course at an IPAF – approved Training Centre. The PAL Card is recognised across industries as proof of Platform Operator Training to the highest standard.

Aim:

To instruct an Operator to prepare and safely operate various types of MEWP’S and to obtain an IPAF MEWP Operators Licence.

Objectives:

At the end of the course the operator will:

- Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations

- Be aware of accident prevention and control

- Be aware of the needs regarding personnel protection

- Be aware of the need to refer to the Machine 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, inside and outside a building

Theory:

The Operator should know:

- 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 (HS(G)150, HSE & IPAF)

Certificates:

Certificates valid for 5 years

Course Times: Registration is at 7:45 for an 8:00 start

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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