MEWPs and Railway Infrastructure Toolbox Talk

Toolbox Talk A34 EN
Added 22 Nov 2024
Last updated 17 Dec 2024

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This Toolbox Talk provides information on the associated hazards and risks involved with mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) working near railways and crossing active and non-active rail crossings.

WHO NEEDS TO KNOW?

This Toolbox Talk applies to all individuals involved in operating a MEWP near railway infrastructure.

  • Users.
  • Managers and supervisors.
  • Operators.
  • Ground rescue personnel.

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 A34 | TE-26-EN--V43.0-2023-05-30