SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
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SECTION 2. USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
2.1 PERSONNEL TRAINING
The Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) is a personnel han
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dling device; so it is necessary that it be operated and maintained
only by trained personnel.
Operator Training
Operator training must cover:
1.
Reading and understanding the Operation and Safety Man
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ual.
2.
Thorough understanding of the intended purpose and func
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tion of the MEWP controls, including platform, ground, and
emergency descent controls.
3.
Control labels, instructions, and warnings on the machine.
4.
Applicable regulations, standards, and safety rules.
5.
Use of approved fall protection equipment.
6.
Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the
machine to recognize a malfunction or potential malfunc
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tion.
7.
The safest means to operate the machine where overhead
obstructions, other moving equipment, and obstacles,
depressions, holes, and drop-offs exist.
8.
Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical con
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ductors.
9.
Selection of the appropriate MEWP and available options for
the work to be performed considering specific job require
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ments, with involvement from the MEWP owner, user, and/
or supervisor.
10.
The responsibility of the operator to ensure all platform
occupants have a basic level of knowledge to work safely on
the MEWP, and to inform them of applicable regulations,
standards, and safety rules.
11.
The requirement for familiarization in addition to training.
Training Supervision
Training must be delivered by a qualified person in an open area,
free of hazards until the trainee has demonstrated the ability to
safely control and operate the machine.
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