PSTC certified
he Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) Training Course provides essential skills and safety awareness for operators using boom lifts, scissor lifts, and other elevated work platforms. This course ensures compliance with Irish Health & Safety Authority (HSA) regulations and follows best practices for safe operation, hazard awareness, and fall prevention.
Participants will learn how to operate MEWPs safely, conduct pre-use inspections, assess risks, and implement safety controls to prevent accidents in high-risk environments such as construction, warehousing, and maintenance work.
👉 Duration: 1 Day
👉 Location: Available at our training centre or onsite for groups
👉 Certification: PSTC MEWP Operator Certificate (Valid for 3 Years)
💡 MEWP categories covered:
✅ Scissor Lifts (Static & Mobile Vertical)
✅ Boom Lifts (Static & Mobile Boom)
This MEWP Training Course is ideal for:
✔️ Construction workers and site operatives using elevated platforms
✔️ Warehouse and logistics personnel working at height
✔️ Maintenance and facilities staff using MEWPs for repairs
✔️ Tree surgeons, utility workers, and telecom engineers
✔️ Employers ensuring compliance with HSA and work-at-height regulations
By the end of this course, participants will:
✅ Understand MEWP legislation and operator responsibilities
✅ Perform pre-use inspections and risk assessments
✅ Learn safe operating techniques for different MEWP types
✅ Identify hazards such as overhead power lines, unstable ground, and falls
✅ Understand emergency lowering procedures
✅ Use fall protection equipment (harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points) correctly
📌 Instructor-led classroom training on MEWP safety regulations
📌 Hands-on practical operation of scissor lifts and boom lifts
📌 Live demonstrations of safety procedures and emergency lowering
📌 Workplace-specific risk assessment exercises
📌 Final theory and practical assessment for certification
pon successful completion, participants receive a PSTC MEWP Operator Certificate, valid for 3 years.
💡 Next Steps: Employers and operators may also benefit from our Work at Height Training or Manual Handling.
Philip & Son Training Consultants (PSTC) is a trusted provider of health and safety training, consultancy, and supplies in Ireland. With a focus on professionalism and tailored solutions, we deliver expert services to meet your compliance and training needs.
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