We continue to follow all provincial guidelines with safeguards in place to ensure a safe environment.
This course replaces the former OSSA-approved Elevated Work Platform training courses.
This Energy Safety Canada (ESC) course provides basic operator training for working with Type 3, Group B Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) as outlined in CSA B354.7:17.
Participants discuss the fundamentals of assessing the job scope and understanding workplace requirements and hazards. Participants also engage in hands-on training activities, including a field level hazard assessment, pre-use equipment inspection and basic operation of a MEWP.
While this basic course can be used as part of a worker's competency assessment, the employer must designate a worker as a "competent person" based on specific tasks assigned
Course content:
- Operator Responsibilities
- Managing Hazards
- Rescue Planning
- MEWP Capabilities
- MEWP Selection
- Pre-Use Inspections
- Operation and Stowing
Prerequisites:
- Valid ESC Fall Protection Certificate
- Valid OSSA Fall Protection Certificate
MANDATORY for MEWP training:
- Copy of your fall protection certificate
- PPE - CSA approved
- Safety Footwear
- Highly Visible Vest
- Hard Hat
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
Please Note: Government-issued ID is required for certification.
Course Credits:
- 1 CCA Gold Seal Credit
- 7 BC Housing CPD Points
Please note that we are experiencing a temporary interruption with online purchases - please contact our Training Centre at 778-721-8451 or training@sicabc.ca to register and pay for courses at this time.
