MEWP Training Course
Industry Leading MEWP Classroom Training in Red Deer
This mobile elevated work platform training course is engineered to assist employers in ensuring the competence of their workers. It is based on up to date legislation, CSA, Industry Standards and incorporates many industry best practices.
Instructor-Led Training
Content Provided by ABCS Safety Training Inc.
What you will learn
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of elevated work platforms through an in-depth exploration of critical safety and operational topics. The curriculum begins with an overview of relevant legislation and industry standards before moving into practical requirements like pre-work planning and rigorous equipment inspections. From there, students will dive into the mechanics of safe operation, learning how to accurately calculate load limitations and master the physical principles of machine stability. Finally, the training ensures participants are fully familiarized with the various types of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) and their essential system components.
Course content
6 chapters • 11 sections • 4 hours of content
Introduction
- Course Objectives
- Importance of Training
- Types of MEWP's
System Components
- Anchor, Fuel Systems, Engines, Wheels, Tires, Tracks, Basket and Platform, Cylinders, Connecting Components
- Boom and Scissor Components, EMS System, Stabilizers and Outriggers, Extendable Axle, Controllers
- Tilt Alarm, Emergency Stop, Positive Air Shutoff, Auxiliary Pump, Motion Alarms, Oscillating Axels
MEWP Limitations
- On-Slab or Rough Terrain, MSAD, Weather Considerations, Path of Travel, Entanglement
- Trapped, Tip-Over Prevention, Effects of Height, Co-Worker Communication.
Legislative Requirements
- Employer, Supervisor and Worker Rights and Responsibilities, Rescue and Escape Planning.
Pre-Use Inspection and Function Check
- Sample Inspection and Function Test
Bringing It All Together
- Planning, Indoors, Outdoors, MSAD
- Travel Route, Barricade, PPE, Transfer at Heights
- Before You Elevate, Operator's Manual, Extendable Axle
- Position MEWP, Elevating the MEWP, Working from the Platform
Practical Training Component
- Operating the MEWP for the practical (hands-on) training is done one-on-one by experienced instructors.
- Could take up to 4 hours with a large class.
Pre-Requisites
- Fall Protection training is a pre-requisite for Elevated Work Platform Training, you will be required to present proof of Fall Protection Training prior to attending this course.
- Provision of government issued photo ID
- Participants must be prepared with their own PPE including: Hardhat, Safety Glasses, and Steel-toed boots. ABCS will provide the required fall protection PPE (i.e. harness and lanyard).
Description
Designed to exceed industry standards, this instructor-led Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) course incorporates the latest legislation, CSA guidelines, and industry best practices. This training is specifically engineered to help employers confidently verify their team’s competence. Upon successful completion, workers will possess the skills and knowledge required to safely operate elevated work platforms in the field.
Key areas covered:
- Legislation and standards as pertaining to elevated work platforms
- Recent statistical information, workplace incidents, and the requirement for training
- Elements of pre-work planning
- Conducting a pre-use check and visual inspection
- Employer and worker responsibilities
- Load limitations and calculations
- Machine specific features
- PPE
- Stability
- Working from heights
- Platform types
- System components
- Safely operating an elevated work platform in the field
Who this course is for
Why Enroll? Whether you are taking the controls of an elevated work platform for the first time or managing safety protocols for an entire industrial site, mastering the safe operation of these machines is critical. This course ensures you fully understand the specific mechanics, operational risks, and current regulations required to operate a MEWP safely. This comprehensive classroom training is specifically designed for:
Frontline Operators: Perfect for construction, industrial, and facility maintenance workers. Step away from the job site distractions to master the mechanics of your lift, understand the physics of stability, and learn exactly what to look for during a pre-use inspection.
Safety Managers & Supervisors: Take a deep dive into lift-specific hazard assessments, ground condition evaluations, and emergency rescue plans. Connect with expert instructors to solve the complex, real-world MEWP challenges you see on your sites.
Anyone Working in a Lift: Whether you are operating a boom lift or working from a scissor lift, this course delivers the essential training you need to confidently and safely navigate elevated work platforms.