Minimum standard of Training for use of EWP (Elevating Work Platforms)

Minimum standard of Training for use of EWP (Elevating Work Platforms)

SafeWork SA has developed a new minimum standard of training to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities for workers using elevating work platforms (EWP). This standard was developed following the recent tragic fatal incidents involving scissor lifts at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital construction site.

EWPs are often used on construction sites, in warehouses and where mobile access to height is needed.

Under the new minimum standard of training, before a worker can operate an EWP they must be appropriately trained and be competent on each type of EWP to be used.

The minimum standard consists of specific criteria that must be addressed to satisfy the five elements listed in the checklist and any worker operating an EWP should be able to demonstrate knowledge of all the criteria.

The supporting information https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/show_page.jsp?id=115696  provides additional information on:

PCBU duties

worker duties

training

familiarisation training

supervision.

For more information please refer to  https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/functionpages/news.jsp