Travelling in a MEWP as an Occupant Toolbox Talk
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OCCUPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
To stay safe and not distract the operator when the Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is in motion.
WHO NEEDS TO KNOW?
This Toolbox talk applies to all individuals involved with MEWPs on a site:
- Occupant
- Operator
- Supervisor/site manager
- MEWP user (who has control of the use of the MEWP on site)
- Designated Ground Rescue Person
WHAT IS A TOOLBOX TALK?
Toolbox talks are short discussion sessions that allow you and your workers to explore the risks and safety issues specific to your work site. The talks should focus on a single topic. A toolbox talk should be a regular occurrence to reinforce learning and gain worker buy-in.
IPAF TOOLBOX TALKS
IPAF’s toolbox talks focus on key issues when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), as well as mast climbing work platforms (MCWPs) or hoists. The talks build on the safety messages highlighted through the Andy Access campaign (www.ipaf.org/andyaccess), and these posters will form part of your briefing. It is advisable that these posters be used throughout your worksite to reinforce your safety messages.
USEFUL REFERENCES
Ref: Toolbox Talk A22 | TE-1082-0721-1-en-US