S053-PPT - Mobile Elevated Work Platforms REV

S053 – MOBILE
ELEVATED WORK
PLATFORMS
Health, Safety and Environment
Training Course
DOMESTICS
For your safety & comfort…
 Fire alarm, means of escape & muster point
 First aid
 Toilets / rest-room
 Refreshments / lunch
 Smoking policy
 Mobile phones
 Fitness to undertake practical activities
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THE RULES
Bypassing Safety Controls
SUMMARY Obtain authorization

before overriding
or disabling Confined Space
safety controls
Obtain authorization
before entering a
Driving confined space
Follow safe driving

rules Energy Isolation
Verify isolation and

zero energy before
Hot Work work begins
Control flammables
and ignition sources Line of Fire
Keep yourself and

others out of the line
Safe Mechanical Lifting of fire
Plan lifting
operations and Work Authorisation
control the area
Work with
a valid permit when
Working at Height
required
Protect yourself
against a fall when
working at height
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Fundamentals Responsibilities
Saipem’s Life-Saving Rules are the last line of defence in Management:
protecting our people, whom we regard as our most valuable asset. • Provide necessary resources to support the continued
This also extends to subcontractors’ personnel working alongside implementation & adoption of the Saipem Life-Saving Rules in
us. These rules are not intended to ‘stand-alone!’, as they can only their area/s of responsibility;
be effective if they form an integral part of our everyday • Demonstrate their own commitment to safety by ensuring
workplace behaviours & procedures, rejecting the silent killer personal compliance with the requirements of the Life-Saving
of complacency. Rules;
• Take the necessary disciplinary measures in the event of non-
compliance or breach of the rules by personnel under their
We must therefore ensure that:
control.
• All personnel are fit & able to undertake their designated work
activities; Team leaders and supervisor:
• Personnel are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as • Abide by the requirements of the Saipem Life-Saving Rules;
stated in company policies & procedures;
• Ensure that work conditions are safe, that their teams
• Work does not commence until all personnel are able to confirm understand the rules & know how to comply with them before
that they are able to follow the rules that are relevant to their work commences;
work activity;
• Stop work activity if conditions become unsafe;
• All work is suitably assessed, planned & executed, with safety as
• Understand that compliance is mandatory;
our most important guiding principle;
• Understand that non-compliance can lead to accidents.
• All personnel are equipped with the knowledge, skills and
equipment that they require to perform their work in a safe and Workers:
efficient manner;
• Understand the requirements of the Saipem Life-Saving Rules
• All personnel are empowered to intervene and to ‘stop the job’ and abide by them accordingly;
anywhere, or at any time when safety may be compromised.
• Understand that compliance is mandatory;
• Understand that non-compliance can lead to accidents;
• Intervene if they witness an unsafe act or a violation of the
Life-Saving Rules;
• Immediately notify their supervisor if they notice the potential
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STOP WORK AUTHORITY
Rule compliance work card
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SUMMARY
1. THE OPERATOR'S OBLIGATIONS
2. TYPES AND FEATURES OF MEWPs
3. STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
4. CONTROL AND SAFETY DEVICES
5. CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USE
6. SPECIFIC PPE TO BE USED WITH THE MEWPs
7. SAFE USAGE AND RISKS
8. RESCUE PROCEDURES
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THE OPERATOR'S OBLIGATIONS
Obligations of operators of mobile elevated work platforms:

 Observe the provisions and instructions listed in the work permit,
in the risk assessment and in the Job Safety Analysis.
 Use work equipment correctly, without changing and/or remove
components that may affect security conditions
 Use PPE correctly
 Report to your foreman/supervisor the deficiencies of means and
devices as well as all conditions of danger you are made aware of
 Do not perform operations on your own initiative or maneuvers
that are not within your competence
 Participate in education and training programs
 Do not take alcohol/drugs before working on the platforms
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THE OPERATOR'S OBLIGATIONS
When using the MEWP the presence of at least 2 operators is required

(if it does not have the onboard controls or where specifically
requested in its use and maintenance manual) with responsibilities
established in advance
Operator in the cabin moves
the platform from the cabin
Operator on the ground

controls the area below the
Where
working position, stabilizes
specifically
and intervenes on the
requested
emergency controls of the
MEWP
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TYPES AND FEATURES OF MEWPs
 “Mobile elevated work platforms” (MEWPs)

are defined as mobile machinery intended to
move persons to positions which perform
tasks from the work platform, with the
understanding that people enter and leave
the work platform through a defined access
position and is constituted at least by a work
platform with controls, extensible structure
and a chassis.
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 In relation to the particular needs of the service, of environment, of

size and scope, MEWPs (mobile elevated work platforms) take on
extremely different shapes and features:
 MEWPs operating on outriggers;
 MEWPs that may operate without outriggers;
 MEWPs that can operate with or without

outriggers
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 MEWPs operating on outriggers :they operate only with outriggers placed
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 MEWPs that may operate without outriggers
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 MEWPs that can operate with or without outriggers
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Secondary arm
Platform commands
Platform
Main arm
 Structural components
− Platform
Ground
− Arm Station
− Ground station
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STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS
− Ground station
Ground commands
Power supply charger

(between the wheels)
Non-steering wheel
Battery container
Steering wheel
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− Ground commands
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− Platform
Platform commands
Platform
Swivel arm
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− Platform commands
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− Platform
Lanyard anchorage point
Sliding door security bar
Manual container
Foot switch
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CONTROL AND SAFETY DEVICES
 TYPICAL GROUND COMMANDS
− Red emergency stop button
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 Platform rotation switch

− To rotate the platform to the right or the left, move the
platform rotation switch to the right or to the left.
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 Rotation switch
− To rotate the turntable to the right or the left, move the toggle
switch to the right or to the left.
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 Main arm up/down switch

− To move the main arm up or down.
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 Main arm extension/ retraction switch

− To extend or retract the main arm, move the switch to the left or
right.
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 Speed control
− Turtle icon: low speed
− Rabbit icon: high speed and quick-charging batteries
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 Auxiliary power switch

− To be used in case of main power failure.
− Keep the auxiliary power activated switch ON (on) and activate
the desired function.
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 Selection key switch to platform controls/OFF (off)/ground

commands
− To activate the platform controls, turn the key to the left to
activate the commands down, turn the key to the right.
− To disable the controls, turn the key to the centre.
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 Switch enabling functions

− To enable the functions on the ground control panel, move the
switch to enable functions to one of the two lateral positions.
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 Raise/lower secondary arm switch

− To lift the secondary arm.
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 Up/down swivel arm

− Switch.
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 Switch platform level
− To raise or lower the platform, move the toggle switch to
platform level upwards or downwards.
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CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USE
 PLATFORM COMMANDS
− Red emergency stop button
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 A pre-operational inspection is an inspection performed daily by
operators before each work shift and which involves filling out a
checklist.
 If you detect damage or unauthorized modification to the machine

compared to the baseline condition, mark and put the machine out of
service.
 Repairs may only be performed by qualified technical personnel,

according to the manufacturer's specifications.
 Make sure that the operator's manuals are reliable, readable and placed
inside the container on the platform.
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 Check for oil leakage of the hydraulic system and the correct oil level. Add oil if
necessary.
 Check any loss of battery fluid and if the fluid level is correct. Add distilled water
if necessary.
 Make sure that all structural components and other critical components are
present and that all of its retainers and pins are installed and properly tightened.
 Make sure that both batteries are installed and correctly connected.
 After you have completed the check, make sure that all of the covers of the
compartments are fitted in the correct position and locked
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 Pre-operational Inspection. Check:
− Electrical components, wiring and electrical cables
− Hydraulic pipes, fittings, cylinders and function

valves
− Hydraulic Tank
− Engine
− Braked arm pads
− Tires and wheels
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− Limit switches and acoustic signal
− Alarms and flashing lights
− The engine and its related components
− Fuel tank (if present)
− Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
− Security bar or the entrance gate of the platform
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− Cracks in welds or structural components
− Dents or damage to the machine
− Rust, oxidation or excessive corrosion
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 Always perform the function test before operating the machine
− Ground commands
• Emergency stop test
• Test of the machine functions and the warning buzzer

lowering
• Test of the tilt sensor
• Test of the auxilliary commands
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 Always perform the function test before operating the machine
− Ground commands
• Emergency stop test
• Test of the motion enabling system
• Test of the acoustic signal
• Reduced motion speed test
• Test of the auxilliary questions requirements
• Prova dell’interruttore a pedale test of the foot
switch
• Brakes
• Test of the machine functions and the warning buzzer
lowering
• Steering test
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 Carefully check the work area
Avoid the following conditions:

− Slopes or ditches
− Humps, obstructions along the pavement or debris???
− Sloped surfaces
− Obstacles above the machine and high-voltage lines
− Winds above 12,5 m/s
− Temperature below -20° C or greater than 40°C
− Presence of an explosive atmosphere
− Poor or insufficient lighting
− Insufficient ventilation
− Dangerous environments
− Presence of unauthorized personnel
− Other conditions of potential hazard
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SPECIFIC PPE TO BE USED WITH THE MEWPs
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PPE
Shock absorber (EN 355)

It is combined with lines when
they link the operator to a fall
arrest system.
It is mandatory when there is
danger of free fall with
operator’s suspension.
It is made from fabrics sewn
together. The safety harness
wears out during the fall due to
the force applied on it.
Its initial length is
approximately 20 cm, open it
can be around 150-200 cm.
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PPE
 FALL TOTALLY ARRESTED:
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SAFE USAGE AND RISKS
 If the person does not comply with the security boundary

and enters inside the hazardous area and/or if the
operator forgets to delimit the hazardous area and to
affix a sign prohibiting access to the hazardous area
zone, you can meet the following HAZARDS:
 Crush
Failure to comply with the
safety distance  Shearing
Fall of tools from  Bump

elevated positions  Crush
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Impact with moving  Fall from the ground or

elements from inclined planes
Inconvenient position
of the operator
 Crush
(between the arm of
the elevating platform  Shearing
and fixed or mobile
obstacles).
Movement of the
vehicle during the  Being run over
positioning operation
in the workplace
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 Crushing hazard
 Do not approach the moving

components
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 Lightning hazard
 Fire hazard
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 Only three-prong AC cable socket with grounding and protected by

magnetothermic and differential switch
 Replace damaged cables and wires
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 Explosion hazard
 Burn hazard
 SMOKING FORBIDDEN!
 Beware of flames
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 Warning and danger symbols
− Explosion and burn hazard:
• You are exposed to this

hazard during the action of
recharging batteries, as
corrosive acids and
hydrogen (explosive gas) is
released
• You must assign an

appropriate well-
ventilated area for
recharging the batteries,
away from potential
sources of ignition.
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 Crushing hazard
 Do not approach the radius

of action of the platform
 Overturning hazard
 Read the operator's manual to

restore the stability of the
platform
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 Overturning hazard
 Batteries used as counterweight
 Lightning hazard
 Maintain a safe distance
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 Safety distance
 Consult the user manual of each platform
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 Danger! Access to car bonnets

allowed only to professional
maintenance personnel
 Maximum load exerted by the

wheels
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 The maximum capacity is always

indicated on the platform, always
bearing in mind that in addition to
the two people the weight of the
equipment should of course be
considered as well.
 Replace with the same tyre

types
 Read the operator’s manual
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 Maximum wind speed

 Maximum manual force
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 Security of the work area–

lightining hazard
− The machine is not

electrically insulated and
does not provide protection
against contact or proximity
to power lines.
− Keep a safe distance from

power lines
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 Security of the work area– overturning

hazard
− The staff, equipment and material

must not exceed the maximum
capacity of the platform
− Do not modify or disable limit

switches
− Do not use tires with inner tube
− Do not lift or extend your arm if the

machine is not placed on a stable
and level surface.
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overturning hazard
− Do not use the machine with

winds over 12.5 m/s or if
gusts of wind occur.
− Use extreme caution and slow

speed when the machine is
moved with the retracted
platform on uncapped,
unstable surfaces, slippery or
covered with debris, and near
ditches and gullies.
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overturning hazard
− Do not apply traction or boost

on any object that is outside
of the platform.
− Maximum allowable manual

force 400 N
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overturning hazard
− Do not place or attach

overhanging loads to any part
of the machine
− Do not place ladders or

scaffolding inside the
platform or any part of the
machine
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 Security of the work area– fall

hazard
− Do not sit, stand or climb on

the platform railings
− Do not descend from the

platform if it is raised
− Keep the platform free from

debris.
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 Security of the work area– collision

hazard
− Take care in poor visibility

situations and blind spots while
driving or operating the
machine.
− Check the work area to ensure

that there are no obstructions
above or other potential dangers
− Take extreme caution in holding

the handrail of the platform to
prevent the risk of crushing.
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collision hazard
− Do not lower the arm if the

area below is not free of
personnel and obstructions
− Reduce travel speed

depending on soil conditions,
slopes, presence of personnel
and other factors that may
cause collisions
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 Security of the work area– explosion and fire hazard
− Charge the battery only in an adequately

ventilated area away from sparks, flames or lit
cigarettes.
− The lid of the battery pack must be left open

during the entire charging cycle.
− Do not use batteries weighing less than the

original batteries. The batteries act as a
counterweight and are crucial for the stabilization
of the machine.
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RESCUE PROCEDURES
 Reset procedure with the tilt alarm

activated and elevated platform
− Do not use the tilt alarm as fuel level
indicator. The tilt alarm sounds on the
platform only when the machine is on
a steep slope.
− If the tilt alarm sounds when the

platform is raised use extreme
caution.
− Always check the directions in the

instruction manual of the platform
before starting operations with the
platform.
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RESCUE PROCEDURES
 In case of EMERGENCY!
− If the operator on the platform is no

longer able to act:
 Operate the controls from the ground

with the switch command platform
selection /OFF/ground commands.
 Operate the switch that enables

function or if in case of lack of
electricity, operate the auxiliary
power switch.
 Proceed with the lowering of the arm

to bring the platform to the ground
and rescue the worker.
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Any questions?
Course complete!
Thank you for your attention.

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S053 – MOBILE

 Fire alarm, means of escape & muster point

 Fitness to undertake practical activities

SUMMARY Obtain authorization

Follow safe driving

Verify isolation and

Keep yourself and

1. THE OPERATOR'S OBLIGATIONS

2. TYPES AND FEATURES OF MEWPs

4. CONTROL AND SAFETY DEVICES

5. CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE USE

6. SPECIFIC PPE TO BE USED WITH THE MEWPs

7. SAFE USAGE AND RISKS

Obligations of operators of mobile elevated work platforms:

When using the MEWP the presence of at least 2 operators is required

Operator on the ground

 “Mobile elevated work platforms” (MEWPs)

 In relation to the particular needs of the service, of environment, of

 MEWPs operating on outriggers;

 MEWPs that may operate without outriggers;

 MEWPs that can operate with or without

Power supply charger

Lanyard anchorage point

Sliding door security bar

 TYPICAL GROUND COMMANDS

− Red emergency stop button

 Platform rotation switch

 Main arm up/down switch

 Main arm extension/ retraction switch

 Auxiliary power switch

 Selection key switch to platform controls/OFF (off)/ground

 Switch enabling functions

 Raise/lower secondary arm switch

 Up/down swivel arm

 If you detect damage or unauthorized modification to the machine

 Repairs may only be performed by qualified technical personnel,

 Pre-operational Inspection. Check:

− Electrical components, wiring and electrical cables

− Hydraulic pipes, fittings, cylinders and function

− Braked arm pads

− Tires and wheels

 Pre-operational Inspection. Check:

− Limit switches and acoustic signal

− Alarms and flashing lights

− The engine and its related components

− Fuel tank (if present)

− Nuts, bolts and other fasteners

− Security bar or the entrance gate of the platform

 Pre-operational Inspection. Check:

− Cracks in welds or structural components

− Dents or damage to the machine

− Rust, oxidation or excessive corrosion

 Always perform the function test before operating the machine

• Emergency stop test

• Test of the machine functions and the warning buzzer

• Test of the tilt sensor

• Test of the auxilliary commands

Avoid the following conditions:

Shock absorber (EN 355)

 If the person does not comply with the security boundary

Fall of tools from  Bump

Impact with moving  Fall from the ground or