Ask the Powered Access Experts We thought it would be useful to provide you with a few must dos to follow when working with powered access:
You must:
Or if being trained, they are supervised by a competent and qualified person. Plan for emergencies and rescue. Make sure ground conditions are suitable for the use of powered access and that there are no overhead hazards. Take account of working conditions, including wind speed. Use all relevant safety equipment for the safe use of MEWPS.
Make sure your machine has had a full pre-delivery inspection and has a current Loler Certificate before use. Pre-use Daily inspections are down to you, the operator. Make sure that all work is properly planned and appropriately supervised, taking into account everyone in the vicinity of where the equipment is to be used. Ensure that everyone involved in the work is fully competent.
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Summary Working at height must always be conducted in a safe and planned manner. The extensive range of machines Hird provides means that, with powered access, your work at height jobs can be carried out more quickly and, more importantly, safely.
Our commitment to quality, health and safety through pre-delivery inspections and an ongoing servicing programme means that we help you conform to the Work at Height Regulations (2005). If you have any questions or require guidance with working at height,
please contact our customer services.
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