Ladders & Elevated Work Platforms

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) cover machinery including scissor lifts and cherry pickers as the popular descriptions of such equipment.

Generally these are used for short term work at height situations with consideration under both the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) Regulations and Work at Height Regulations for safe system of working. Further examples where regulations can cross refer / relate.

Usually these are used as part of a safe system of work, but are only considered safe where a Risk Assessment has identified it as the appropriate piece of equipment. Such equipment is usually “on hire” so therefore it is essential that there is written documentation of the service /maintenance and that all checks / inspections are in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations available. Daily checks should be carried out by the competent person using /supervising the equipment. 

Adequate training and maintenance records must be retained.