As we shift into Step 3 of BC’s restart plan, we will continue to follow all provincial guidelines with the following safeguards in place to help prevent the spread of communicable disease. Please click on the link for more information. SAFETY UPDATE
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.
This course is eligible for 1 Gold Seal Credit and 7 BC Housing CPD Points.
