Likewise, equipment rental companies will also have the responsibilities of the dealer, owner, user and operator. That is why it is extremely important to understand the requirements outlined in the new standards.
Once the standards have been finalized and published, all entities will have one year to be in complete compliance with them. It is also important to understand that these new standards will affect everyone equally, from the largest construction organizations to the smallest facility management team. Even a small contractor who only occasionally rents a MEWP will be affected. For example, every organization, big or small, that utilizes MEWPs will be required to develop a documented safe use plan that includes a detailed site risk assessment, as well as rescue plans that everyone must be trained on.
Anyone who directly supervises a MEWP operator must also receive training. Even the operator will now have the responsibility to provide limited training to any occupants that will be accompanying them in the platform.
To begin, the standards will require the user to develop a safe use program specific to MEWPs which must include, but not be limited to: Performing a site risk assessment to identify hazards, evaluate risk, develop control measures and communicate with all affected persons, The selection, provision and use of a suitable MEWP and associated equipment, Access, preparation and maintenance of the site to include an assessment that the support surface is adequate to support the weight of the MEWP, MEWP maintenance including inspections and repairs as required, Inform the operator of local site requirements and warn and provide the means to protect against identified hazards in the areas where the MEWP will be operated Have a trained and qualified supervisor to monitor the performance or the work of the operator to ensure compliance with provisions of the standards, Prevention of unauthorized use of the MEWP, and Safety of persons not involved in the operation of the MEWP.
As mentioned above, the risks associated with the task specific to MEWP operations must be identified. These might be associated with the location where the work is to be carried out, the nature of the MEWP, or the personnel, materials and equipment to be carried. Once the hazards and risks involved in the task have been identified, the procedures and measures required to eliminate or mitigate them must be identified and implemented.
The risk assessment results are used to plan safe work procedures, including any contingencies required, in carrying out the identified tasks. Access the safety and training requirements for mobile elevating work platforms applicable to all types and sizes of MEWPs. Your Alert Profile lists the documents that will be monitored. If the document is revised or amended, you will be notified by email. You may delete a document from your Alert Profile at any time. This standard is also available to be included in Standards Subscriptions.
Owners and operators must meet all new training requirements, participate in extensive planning to consider machine choice and application, and perform site risk assessments for all MEWP operations and training procedures. It's important to note that anyone qualified under current standards will not be qualified under the new standards until they undergo additional training.
While current regulations require all operators in the industry to go through safety training, the new standards will require everyone who supervises MEWP operators to also be trained and possess in-depth knowledge of the equipment. For example, occupants must well informed about possible MEWP hazards, unsafe ground conditions or electrical hazards, and how to properly lower the machine in case something happens to the operator.
Operator training can be broken down into three segments: theory, practice and evaluation. You may delete a document from your Alert Profile at any time. This standard is also available to be included in Standards Subscriptions. Standards Subscriptions from ANSI provides a money-saving, multi-user solution for accessing standards. Subscription pricing is determined by: the specific standard s or collections of standards, the number of locations accessing the standards, and the number of employees that need access.
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