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Duty holders usually understand the risks EWPs pose to people on the ground, however, what’s often not fully considered is the increased crush risk to workers from the EWP platform or within the basket. When using Boom Elevating Work Platforms EWPs, the following risk control measures should be implemented: Selecting the right equipment for the task:   It may be appropriate to use alternative equipment, such as scaffolding, to reach and carry out the task. Which equipment you use may depend on:  Whether the task is located indoors or outdoors. If overhead hazards are in or near the work zone. The condition of supporting surfaces. Safe work method statements:  A safe work method statement must be developed and followed for operating an EWPBoom Lift if there’s a risk to people from its movement, including those working in it. Measures to control crush risks must be documented in the safe work method statement.  Secondary guard...

AWP: The term AWP is Aerial Work Platform, which is also known as a man lift. It is a machine used to access for people or equipment too hard to reach areas that are too high to reach. Some Types of lifts are called  Scissor Lifts Cherry Pickers  Boom Lifts  Articulating Lifts, etc. They are mainly used for many purposes like maintenance and construction work or by firefighters for emergency access. They come with weight restrictions and the reach of the individual machines varies from 10 feet to over 200ft. It is of two types Boom Lift Scissor Lift It has two modes of movement  a.              Self-Propelled AWP b.             Vehicle Mounted AWP EWPBoom Lift : The term EWP is Elevated Work Platforms, which is mainly used to operate over 11m. There are two distinct types of access platforms, usually called scis...

Introduction The entire world is heading swiftly towards development. The basis of this development is the enhanced, modified, lofty and eye catching infrastructure that is being constructed everyday. All the nations are putting up their best to enhance their nation's infrastructure because it gives the definition of growth of a country. Looking at the amazing buildings we appreciate the work done but do we really care about the workers who have put in all their efforts to construct it. At times workers often face injuries or accidents. At times the accidents are so fatal that workers often lose their life. Looking at such incidents the government has made Forklift Training in Sydney important for the candidates who are looking forward to work in construction department. About the Course During Work Safely at Heights Training, the candidates are made to learn how to operate heavy vehicles and to work at great heights. The best part about this is that the ...

What is a Vehicle Loading Crane? This vehicle loading crane is designed for loading and unloading stuff from the vehicle. It is basically a crane mounted on the top of vehicle. Introduction of such machines with larger capacities and control functions in order to operate multiple cranes. Talking about traditional crane operations these cranes also lift the load such as shifting timber packs at a workplace. Also when load is to be shifted from one place to another. Why is there a Need of Such Training? According to the safety standards set by the Safety Works Australia the government has made it compulsory for the operators to obtain training prior to operate such heavy vehicles. Operating such vehicles always involves high risk. There have been incidents of accidents in the past when such vehicles have turned thus taking a great toll on the life of the workers. Just to ensure their safety the crane operators have to complete Vehicle CraneLoading Training . In case...

What Is EWP (Elevating Work Platform)? An elevating work platform is a machine or a mechanical device that is used by the workers to carry out tasks at great heights. It can be termed as bucket truck or rather a mobile elevating work platform. ElevatedWork Platform is formally designed for the convenience of the workers to perform tasks at heights which are usually inaccessible. What Are Such Platforms Used For? Such platforms are mainly used to perform at elevated heights. These machines are not used for long periods of time as they involve risk of workers and commodity. They are used for temporary tasks to be performed such as maintenance or construction work or else by firefighters in case of emergency. This feature differentiates them from permanent machines used in construction work such as elevators. They can be easily operated by a single operator. What Are Various Types of Elevated Work Platforms? There are various types of elevated work platforms...