Falls From Height: Don't Fall For It!
Stay safe and avoid falls from the platform by:
- Conduct a proper MEWP site survey/risk assessment.
- Select the correct machine for the work.
- Use trained operators, supervisors, and managers.
- Operators should be trained on the specific machine type.
- Familiarise operators with the specific model being used.
- Assess machine suitability for the task and conditions.
- Identify whether personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is required.
- Occupants should never overreach.
- Avoid unfastening PFPE in the elevated position.
- Refrain from stepping on or climbing guardrails/toe boards.
- Never exceed the safe working envelope of the platform.
RESOURCES
- IPAF Operators Safety Guide (available on the ePAL app www.ipaf.org/ePAL)
- Andy Access: Don't fall for it!
- IPAF Fall Protection in MEWPs guidance (H1)
- IPAF Familiarisation guidance (F1)
- IPAF Exiting the Platform at Height guidance (E2)