Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (ESC) – SPRUCE GROVE
Location
470A South Avenue
Spruce Grove, AB
As the operator of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), you have sole responsibility for carrying out tasks safely and efficiently. Establishing good habits and maintaining a consistent, focused approach to safe operations of the MEWP are critical. Through a combination of theory and practical application, this course provides basic operator training for working with Type 3, Group B MEWPs with a focus on managing hazards and selecting, inspecting, and operating a MEWP.
*Energy Safety Canada’s Fall Protection is the only accepted prerequisite for the Energy Safety Canada MEWP course.
UPON COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of the course and examination with a minimum score of 70%, you will receive a Certificate of Completion that is valid for three years.
TOPICS COVERED
- Operator responsibilities
- Managing hazards
- Rescue planning
- MEWP capabilities
- MEWP selection
- Pre-use inspections
- Operation and stowing
INSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS
Prerequisites: Valid Energy Safety Canada Fall Protection certificate
Class Maximum: 16 Certificate Expiry: 3 years
Instructional Hours: 3.5 hours Passing Grade: 70%
Exam Type: Closed book, approximately one hour to write.
Mandatory Practical Course Requirements:
- Pre-use Inspection
- Pre-operational check
- Path of travel Inspection
- Proper operational control
**Participants must bring PPE including hard hat, steel toe boots, and safety glasses for use during the practical portion**