Training Courses

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...

The license can be renewed by paying a government fee at an Australia Post office before the expiry date If you fail to renew your license within 12 months of your expiry date then you must re-do the licensing course again. Once your Forklift License NSW has expired it must be renewed within 12 months from the expiry date. If you fail to renew your license within this time you’ll be required to complete the one-day Forklift Training course again and pass the subsequent assessment with a Work Cover Assessment.  People lose skills if they do not use them regularly Most drivers and operators require regular training to keep their skills up to date Employers should offer workers refresher training whenever appropriate Even if drivers operate vehicles every day, it is recommended that they receive regular refresher training to ensure that they: Maintain good driving habits in line with best practice; Learn new skills where appropriate; and Reassess...

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...